Special session likely as lawmakers look to solve COVID-19 woes

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Legislature appears likely to hold its first special session since 2004, as state lawmakers look to address the long list of problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While an official decision has not yet been made on a special session, many lawmakers have acknowledged the increasing likelihood that one will be held.

“I think the likelihood of a special session is pretty good right now, and it might be one of several special sessions,” House Speaker Steve Harshman, R-Casper, said in an interview Thursday.

It remains to be seen how a special session would work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Mark Gordon has the ability to call an emergency session to convene outside of the Capitol, which would allow lawmakers to meet via a virtual format. The Legislature also has the constitutional power to call itself in, but that route requires the session be held in Cheyenne.

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