Wyoming Legislature

The governor signed three bills passed by the Wyoming Legislature in a two-day special session last week.

At least one more special session is likely, possibly a five-day special session starting on June 29.

The final measure provides a narrower set of guidelines for immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits than did an earlier Sebate Bill.

The bill would grant immunity to civil lawsuits against businesses and property owners for exposing people to the coronavirus unless the exposure was intentional.

Rep. Chuck Gray says the CARES Act money should not be used to "grow government."

The state was awarded about $1,25 billion under the legislation, which is designed to help offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The upcoming special session of the Wyoming Legislature will be like no other in the state's history.

Lawmakers will work to create programs to help residents and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

Harshman says if the ''Governor calls us and we would not have to meet in Cheyenne, we would most likely meet remotely from our homes.''

The bills were all passed by state lawmakers in the recently-concluded legislative session.