Wyoming Arts Council

HB0218 update–passes first reading


HB0218 was read in the House this afternoon (ended 5 minutes ago, in fact). Rep. Harvey gave a nice introduction, and Rep. Craft spoke passionately in favor of the bill. She particularly complimented the teacher groups for all coming and supporting each other.

Rep. Harshman brought an amendment, ultimately withdrawn, which would remove foreign languages (and the arts) from the Hathaway altogether, saying that doing so would return the Hathaway to how it was originally intended to be. He said twice that HB0218 is a “special interest” bill. This amendment was withdrawn, but Rep. Harshman said he would introduce it again on Second Reading.

The bill did pass first reading. Second reading is likely to be Monday or Tuesday.

Have a nice weekend!


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