3/10/06-An effort to toughen the open container law in has died.
House lawmakers voted twice March 8 on whether to ban the consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways in the state.
The first vote of 30-28 was one vote short of the majority needed for passage in the 60-member chamber. After the House decided to reconsider the matter, a second vote also fell one vote shy. The bill previously passed the Senate by a 25-5 margin.
Under Wyoming law, drivers are barred from having an open container of alcohol, but passengers 21 years of age or older are not.
SF36 required open containers in RVs to be locked up in cabinets or compartments.

3/1/06-Senators voted 25-5 last month to advance a bill that would ban the consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways in the state. A few days later, the House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to send it to the full House for further consideration.
Under Wyoming law, drivers are barred from having an open container of alcohol, but passengers 21 years of age or older are not.
SF36, sponsored by Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, also would require open containers in RVs to be locked up in cabinets or compartments.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.

2/22/06-The Senate voted 25-5 Feb. 21 to advance a bill that would ban the consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways in the state. It now heads to the House for further consideration.
Under Wyoming law, drivers are barred from having an open container of alcohol, but passengers 21 years of age or older are not.
SF36, sponsored by Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, also would require open containers in RVs to be locked up in cabinets or compartments.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.

1/6/06-Sen. Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, has introduced a bill that would ban the consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways in the state.
Under Wyoming law, drivers are barred from having an open container of alcohol, but passengers 21 years of age or older are not.
SF36 also would require open containers in RVs to be locked up in cabinets or compartments.
It is awaiting assignment to a committee for the legislative session that begins in February.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.