Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon publicly vetoes Senate File 196, marking his first veto in office, which sought to amend the Second Amendment Protection Act that he signed into law three years ago. The proposed changes would have limited law enforcement’s ability to assist federal authorities with gun law enforcement, which Gordon argues would hinder local agencies’ effectiveness in addressing critical issues like human trafficking and undocumented immigration.
Following the veto, Gordon emphasized that the amendments crossed a line by potentially restricting law enforcement operations and decried the legislature’s ongoing push for more stringent Second Amendment measures. He highlighted that while the original act included protections for gun owners, the new bill proposed penalties for local agencies hiring veterans with federal firearms enforcement experience. This controversial decision has sparked ongoing discussions in the state, as legislative leaders express commitment to revisit the issue in the next session.
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