Laurie Bratten Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform
WY Representative
District: 51 • Republican
2025 GOP Alignment:
91.75%
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Rep. Laurie Bratten represents the 51st District in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Bratten's voting record aligned 92% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating very strong adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Laurie Bratten voted on 57 of the 57 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Bratten aligned most closely with the GOP include Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%), Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (100%), and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (100%).
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 131
House 2025
2xHB 131House 20252x
Reducing Voter Fraud by Banning the Use of Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the use of drop boxes for the purpose of collection absentee ballots and stipulates that no person shall deliver an absentee ballot through any drop box. Maintaining safeguards to prevent voter fraud are critical aspects of ensuring free and fair elections, an essential component of democracy under our nation's constitutional republic.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 133
House 2025
3xHB 133House 20253x
Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Any Governing Body or Locality from Restricting Federal Immigration Enforcement.
With GOP
This bill prohibits a governing body of a state agency or a city, town, or county from enacting, adopting, implementing, or enforcing any policy that enact a "sanctuary city" that bars or restricts cooperation with ICE. Under the bill, no state or local official shall be restricted from cooperating or communicating with federal immigrant officers and bans any executive order declaring the state a "sanctuary state."
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #5 – Stop Sanctuary Cities: Republicans will cut federal Funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that release dangerous Illegal Alien criminals onto our streets, rather than handing them over to ICE. We will require local cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 134
House 2025
1xHB 134House 20251x
Ensuring Taxpayer Funds Are Not Spent on "Sexually Explicit" Events.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the use of state or federal funds, personnel, facilities, or equipment to sponsor or contribute to a "sexually explicit event." Under the bill, a "sexually explicit event" is defined as any show, exhibition, or presentation before an audience that lewdly or lasciviously depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts, including drag shows. Age-appropriate sex education is exempted from the provisions of this bill.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 147
House 2025
2xHB 147House 20252x
Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Being Utilized for Politicized "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) Programs and Training.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that no governmental entity shall engage in any DEI program, activities, or policies, engage in institutional discrimination, or require instruction promoting institutional discrimination. The bill also prohibits public entities from requiring any student, employee, or contractor to attend or participate in any DEI program or training. Taxpayer funds should not be utilized to push politized initiatives that promote discrimination based on race, color, religion, or sex.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #6 – Knowledge and Skills, Not CRT and Gender Indoctrination: Republicans will ensure children are taught fundamentals like Reading, History, Science, and Math, not Leftwing propaganda. We will defund schools that engage in inappropriate political indoctrination of our children using Federal Taxpayer Dollars.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 156
House 2025
2xHB 156House 20252x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that in order for an individual to be eligible to vote, the person must have been a resident of Wyoming for not less than 30 days before the date of the election the voter wishes to vote in. Additionally, voters must provide proof of U.S. citizenship; valid proof includes a U.S. passport, a certificate of U.S. citizenship, a certificate of naturalization, a Wyoming driver's license (that does not indicate that the person is a noncitizen), and more.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 164
House 2025
2xHB 164House 20252x
Strengthening Medical Freedom by Preventing Licensing Boards from Taking Adverse Action Against Doctors Prescribing and Pharmacists Dispensing Off-Label Drugs.
With GOP
This bill allows a doctor, physician assistant, dentist, optometrist, and advanced practice registered nurse to lawfully prescribe an FDA approved prescription drug for off-label indication. Off-label use refers to prescribing an approved drug for a condition other than those approved by the FDA. The bill also authorizes pharmacists to dispense off-label prescriptions and protects both prescribers and pharmacists from adverse action from any licensing board due to providing off-label medical treatments. The off-label allowance does not apply to certain controlled substances, medications intended to transition a minor's biological sex, or substances intended to induce an abortion.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options. We will protect Medicare, and ensure Seniors receive the care they need without being burdened by excessive costs.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 165
House 2025
2xHB 165House 20252x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Banning the Use of Ranked Choice Voting in Wyoming Elections.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting in determining the election or nomination of any candidate in any local, state, or federal election. This ensures that the candidate receiving the largest number of votes wins, without mechanisms for ranking preferences or eliminating candidates in rounds.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 166
House 2025
1xHB 166House 20251x
Strengthening Government Transparency and Accountability by Ensuring Public Disclosure of State Auditor Payments.
With GOP
This bill requires the state auditor to publicly disclose detailed information about payments made to vendors on the state auditor's official website. The information must include the date of each payment, the vendor's name, the state agency requiring the purchased items or services, whose funds the payment is made from, the total amount paid, and a description of the payment. Vendor payment information must remain published on the website for at least 5 years.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 172
House 2025
2xHB 172House 20252x
Strengthening Self-Defense and the Second Amendment by Repealing Most "Gun-Free Zones".
With GOP
This bill, the "Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act," repeals most "gun-free zones" in the state by allowing the lawful carrying of a concealed weapon in any meeting of a governmental entity and the Legislature, public school and university, certain areas of public airports, and any public building if not otherwise prohibited by law. The bill preempts the regulation of firearms by state agencies and other localities, while providing exceptions to allow for "gun-free zones" on private property, public school events where alcohol is served, and more.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 177
House 2025
3xHB 177House 20253x
Combatting Federal Overreach by Ensuring Federal Actions Don't Violate State Sovereignty or Individual Liberties.
With GOP
This bill creates the federal review joint and standing committee, composed of 14 members of the legislature, to review any federal actions to determine if these actions are infringing upon "the sovereignty of the state of Wyoming" and the "powers, rights and liberties of its citizens." This includes federal laws, regulations, executive orders, and any other federal actions with the force of law. this bill provides a crucial safeguard to ensure states' rights and individual liberties are not violated through unconstitutional federal actions. It is not the role for any level of government to unduly infringe the rights of individuals, and ensuring protections against federal overreach is vital to protecting individual liberties under the U.S. Constitution.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Our Commitment: Republicans will offer a clear, precise, and USA oriented plan to stop the Radical Left Democrats’ Weaponization of Government and its Assault on American Liberty. We will restore Government of, by, and for the People, ensuring Accountability, protecting Individual Liberties, and fixing our once very corrupt Elections. We commit to upholding the Constitution of the United States, appointing judges who respect the rule of law, and defending the Rights of all Americans to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 199
House 2025
3xHB 199House 20253x
Improving Educational Outcomes with Increased School Choice Scholarships.
With GOP
This bill strengthens school choice by expanding the state's education savings account (ESA) program. The bill appropriates $30 million from the general fund to award scholarships to eligible students under the program and increases the annual scholarship from $6,000 to $7,000 for all students, as well as eliminates the income requirements for K-12 students. The bill also expands qualifying expenses for scholarship funds to include the tuition and fees for nongovernmental online learning program, while clarifying that after school childcare programs are ineligible.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 1 (Amd. 2002)
House 2025
1xHB 1 (Amd. 2002)House 20251x
Expanding Cronyism and Fueling Wasteful Spending by Hiking Awards to Workforce Development Programs Through WIP by $5 Million.
With GOP
The Chestek amendment #2002 to a bill containing general government appropriations. This amendment increases from $15 million to $20 million an appropriation to fund Phase 3 of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP). This crony program provides taxpayer funds to workforce development, innovation, and research programs through partnerships with community colleges and public universities. It is not the proper role of government to attempt to centrally plan the workforce or engage in this type of interference within the private sector.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 1 (Amd. 2025)
House 2025
1xHB 1 (Amd. 2025)House 20251x
Forcing Taxpayers to Fund $3 Million in Scholarships for Female Student Athlete's Attending the University of Wyoming.
With GOP
The Chestek amendment #2025 to a bill containing general government appropriations appropriates $3 million to fund athletic scholarships for women in the University of Wyoming's athletic program. While it is a necessary role for government to provide quality K-12 education - ideally through school choice - college and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e. tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path (regardless of their athletic prowess).
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #2 – Accessible Higher Education: To reduce the cost of Higher Education, Republicans will support the creation of additional, drastically more affordable alternatives to a traditional four-year College degree.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 1 (Amd. 2040)
House 2025
3xHB 1 (Amd. 2040)House 20253x
Combatting Cronyism and Advancing Fiscal Responsibility by Repealing a $13 Million Appropriation to Aid in Constructing the "Wyoming State Shooting Complex".
With GOP
The Schmid #2040 amendment to a bill containing general government appropriations removes a $13 million appropriation for the development, siting, and construction of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex. The shooting complex is a proposed project that the legislature agreed to subsidize with $10 million in state funds in 2023. The amendment also removes language providing $500,000 from the game and fish fund for infrastructure to "support hunter safety and other wildlife conservation education programs" held at the complex. The private sector - not the government - is best equipped to boost economic growth by directing capital to the most promising investment initiatives. Lawmakers should instead lower tax rates and reduce regulations for all businesses to encourage development in the state.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 200
House 2025
2xHB 200House 20252x
Strengthening Parental Rights by Requiring Consent for DEI Trainings and Expanding Requirements on Parent Notification of Student Health and Well-Being.
With GOP
This bill strengthens parental rights and protects free speech through numerous provisions. Firstly, the bill expands existing notification requirements, stipulating that no school policy or rule can discourage personnel from notifying parents upon a change in their student's education, physical, mental, or emotional health, or well-being. Notices must be done during school hours or while the student is engaged in a school-related activity. The bill also allows for employees to opt-out of activities or trainings on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and requires schools to adopt policies ensuring that both employees and students are not forced to refer to a student's preferred pronoun that does not align with the student's biological sex. Lastly, guardians must be notified of any school activity regarding DEI, sexual orientation, or gender identity and be provided the option to opt their child out of attendance.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #6 – Knowledge and Skills, Not CRT and Gender Indoctrination: Republicans will ensure children are taught fundamentals like Reading, History, Science, and Math, not Leftwing propaganda. We will defund schools that engage in inappropriate political indoctrination of our children using Federal Taxpayer Dollars.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 206
House 2025
1xHB 206House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity Through New Photo Requirement on Voter Identification.
With GOP
This bill strengthens election integrity by requiring valid voter identification to include a photograph of the voter. The bill also repeals provisions allowing the use of a Medicaid or Medicare card as valid voter identification in the state, as neither include photographs of the individual.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 207
House 2025
3xHB 207House 20253x
Protecting Religious Liberties by Strengthening Protection Through the "Compelling Interest Test".
With GOP
This bill, the "Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act," is designed to protect religious liberties by adopting the federal "compelling interest test." Under the bill, the government is prohibited from substantially burdening a person's right to the exercise of religion unless it can demonstrate it is essential to further compelling government interest and is the least restriction means of doing so. The bill creates a civil cause of action against violators; victims may obtain appropriate relief, including injunctive and declaratory relief.
Chapter 9 – Government of, by, and for the People – Section #3 – Republicans Will Defend Religious Liberty: We are the defenders of the First Amendment Right to Religious Liberty. It protects the Right not only to Worship according to the dictates of Conscience, but also to act in accordance with those Beliefs, not just in places of Worship, but in everyday life. Our ranks include men and women from every Faith and Tradition, and we respect the Right of every American to follow his or her deeply held Beliefs. To protect Religious Liberty, Republicans support a new Federal Task Force on Fighting Anti-Christian Bias that will investigate all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment, and persecution against Christians in America.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 222
House 2025
1xHB 222House 20251x
Protecting Religious Liberties of Healthcare Providers and Insurers by Establishing a Right of Medical Conscience and Refusal.
With GOP
This bill, the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," protects the ability of health care providers and insurers to refuse to pay for or provide services based on moral or religious objections. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no person or entity, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall discriminate against any health care professional, institution, or payer for exercising the right not to participate in or pay for health care services that violate the right of conscience.
HB 223
House 2025
1xHB 223House 20251x
Protecting Free Speech by Establishing Immunity for Engaging in Rights Protected by the First Amendment.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that all laws in the state shall be interpreted to grant qualified immunity from suit, prosecution, and civil liability for any person in any action, case, claim, or other legal process that impacts the person's constitutional rights protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. constitution. The bill outlines specific procedures for invoking this immunity, including the ability to appeal any denial of a motion to dismiss. This measure helps strengthen free speech and assembly rights as protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #2 – Republicans Will Dismantle Censorship & Protect Free Speech: We will ban the Federal Government from colluding with anyone to censor Lawful Speech, defund institutions engaged in censorship, and hold accountable all bureaucrats involved with illegal censoring. We will protect Free Speech online.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 228
House 2025
2xHB 228House 20252x
Increasing Election Integrity by Prohibiting Private Funds for Election Administration.
With GOP
This bill prohibits outside groups from funding the administration of election operations. Privately funding election operations introduces serious concerns over their integrity and fairness of election outcomes, an essential component of democracy under our nation's constitutional republic.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 289
House 2025
2xHB 289House 20252x
Protecting Seniors' Access to Healthcare and Reducing Costs by Repealing Anti-Competitive "Certificate of Need" Regulations Imposed on Nursing Homes.
With GOP
This bill repeals the state's final certificate of need (CON) restrictions that were imposed on nursing care facilities and hospitals. CON laws limit the construction and expansion of healthcare and nursing homes, forcing health care providers to prove there is a need for their services in order to construct new or expand existing facilities.
Chapter 6 – Protect Seniors – Section #4 – Support Active and Healthy Living: Republicans will support increased focus on Chronic Disease prevention and management, Long-Term Care, and Benefit flexibility. We will expand access to Primary Care and support Policies that help Seniors remain in their homes and maintain Financial Security.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 307
House 2025
1xHB 307House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Expanding Poll Watcher Access to Include Observing Final Vote Counting.
With GOP
This bill contains several provisions designed to strengthen election integrity by expanding poll watcher access. Notably, the bill ensures that poll watchers be able to be present after the polls are officially declared closed to observe vote counting. The bill also stipulates that poll watchers cannot be prevented from observing "all activities and processes" at polling places and cannot be restricted to a chair.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 311
House 2025
1xHB 311House 20251x
Favoring Certain Industries Through an Expansion of Sales Tax Exemptions for Fuel Used in Transportation.
Against GOP
Under existing law, a sales-tax exemption is provided for sales of power or fuel to a person transporting tangible personal property by railroad or pipeline, as long as the power of fuel is consumed directly for the transportation of the property. This bill clarifies that the exemption applies regardless of who owns the transported tangible personal property. The bill also provides a definition for "pipeline" as a system of connected pipes and other equipment used to transport oil, natural gas, or other hydrocarbons from a well site to an interstate or intrastate transmission customer sales delivery point. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with as low of rates as possible for everyone. Tax cronyism enacted under this measure further shifts tax burdens to all other industries and companies that do not transport property under this law.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 318
House 2025
3xHB 318House 20253x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Ensuring Non-Citizens Are Not Voting in Elections.
With GOP
This bill expands the ability to maintain the accuracy of voter lists by authorizing the secretary of state and the department of transportation (DOT) to enter into any agreement to determine if any evidence exists of non-citizens is kept within driver's license records, if a voter has recently receive a driver's license from another state, or to verify any other information indicating a voter should be ineligible to vote in the state. The bill allows the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program operated by federal citizenship and immigration services to verify that all voters are U.S. citizens, while also requiring the DOT to report to the secretary of state a complete list of all individuals who have indicated they are non-citizens when obtaining any document.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 32
House 2025
2xHB 32House 20252x
Confirming Biological Reality by Clarifying "Sex" is Based on Biological Sex.
With GOP
This bill clarifies various legal definitions, defining "sex" as the biological distinction between male and female based on reproductive biology and genetic make-up. The bill also creates definitions for female, male, woman, girl, man, boy, mother, and father. Finally, the bill provides that rules and regulations related to "distinctions between the sexes" for purposes such as athletics, locker rooms, and restrooms that result in separate accommodations between the sexes are substantially related to the important governmental objectives of protecting the health, safety and privacy of persons in such circumstances.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 323
House 2025
2xHB 323House 20252x
Promoting Self-Sufficiency and Protecting Taxpayer Funds by Prohibiting the Use of SNAP Benefits to Purchase Candy and Soda.
With GOP
This bill requires the director of the department of family services to request a waiver from the federal department of agriculture to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible foods to purchase using benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP).
HB 341
House 2025
3xHB 341House 20253x
Growing Government Dependency and Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Expanding Child Nutrition Benefits.
With GOP
This bill requires state participation in the federal summer electronic benefit transfer (EBT) program to continue access to benefits of eligible households, designed to replace free and reduced-price lunches when children aren't in school. The bill authorizes new positions in the Department of Family Services to administer the program and appropriates $1.14 million in state funds to match federal dollars. This measure further grows government dependency, which oftentimes leads to intergenerational poverty.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 46
House 2025
2xHB 46House 20252x
Reducing a Barrier to School Choice by Removing Onerous Reporting Requirements Imposed on Homeschooling.
With GOP
This bill expands school choice by removing the requirement for parents or individuals administering a "home-based education program" to annually submit their homeschool curriculum to local school districts.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 60
House 2025
1xHB 60House 20251x
Ensuring Fair Competition in Athletics by Expanding Prohibitions of Biological Males Competing in Female Competitions.
With GOP
This bill further ensures fair competition by expanding existing law that prohibits biological males from competing in female athletics. Under current law, the prohibition applies only to athletes in grades 7-12. This bill extends the law to include K-6, by redefining "school" as K-12. Additionally, the bill expands protections that limit the ability of a government entity or athletic association from retaliating against schools and students that uphold the law, and prohibits schools from participating in an athletic activity for females against a school that has a biological male on the team. Lastly, the bill stipulates that the ban on biological males in female athletics applies to Wyoming Community colleges and the University of Wyoming. This measure further protects the competitiveness of women's sports by ensuring females are not forced to compete against biological men. This requirement represents one of many restrictions (including height, weight, and age requirements) to ensure fair competition.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 63
House 2025
1xHB 63House 20251x
Combatting Government Overreach by Preventing Localities from Enacting Bans on "Working Animals".
With GOP
This bill is designed to prevent local government overreach and protect rodeos in the state by prohibiting a locality from terminating, banning, or unduly restricting a person from using a "working animal" in lawful commerce or an animal enterprise. While there is a role for government to combat animal abuse, individuals who humanely treat animals should not be barred from participating in rodeos or other commercial services which involve animals.
HB 72
House 2025
1xHB 72House 20251x
Protecting Privacy and Safety by Designating All Restrooms, Changing Facilities, and Sleeping Quarters by Biological Sex.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that each multi-occupancy restroom, changing area, and sleeping quarters that are located in a public facility or higher education facility must be designed exclusively for biological males or exclusively for biological females. Under the bill, "public facilities" include facilities owned, operated, or leased by a state or local government entity and "educational facilities" are those owned, operated, or leased by the University of Wyoming or a state community college. The bill provides a cause of action against any governmental entity that violates these provisions.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 75
House 2025
1xHB 75House 20251x
Reducing the Price of Coal by Lowering the Severance Tax from 6.5% to 6%.
With GOP
This bill reduces the existing severance tax rate imposed on surface-mined coal from 6.5% to 6%. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone. This bill provides slight relief to coal producers and supports investment in mining operations in the state.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Reliable and Abundant Low Cost Energy: Republicans will increase Energy Production across the board, streamline the permitting process, and end market-distorting restrictions on Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal. The Republican Party will once again make America Energy Independent, and then Energy Dominant, lowering Energy prices even below the record lows achieved during President Trump’s first term.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 79 (Veto Override)
House 2025
1xHB 79 (Veto Override)House 20251x
Protecting Taxpayers from Low-Turnout Bond Approvals.
With GOP
This bill modifies election laws by requiring a minimum voter turnout threshold for bond elections, which are public votes on issuing bonds for projects like schools or infrastructure, if held on a date other than a general election day. Under the bill, bond elections must not only receive a majority of votes in favor of the proposal to pass, but the total number of ballots cast must equal at least 25% plus 1 of the number of electors who voted in the previous general election. If the proposal fails to meet the threshold, the bond may be brought at the next general election. This measure helps protect taxpayers from unsound fiscal policies dictated by a small number of voters by ensuring that bond proposals reflect the will of a substantial portion of the electorate.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 94 (Veto Override)
House 2025
2xHB 94 (Veto Override)House 20252x
Improving Educational Outcomes and Expanding School Choice by Authorizing Additional Charter Schools.
With GOP
This bill allows the state charter school authorizing board to authorize any number of charter schools, eliminating the cap on charter schools that may be authorized by an entity other than a school district board (previously 3). This bill improves educational outcomes for all students by fostering competition and a market in education, which encourages schools to provide the best education possible.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 107
House 2025
2xSF 107House 20252x
Infringing Private Contracting Rights and Reducing Employment Opportunities by Banning Noncompetition Agreements.
With GOP
This bill prohibits and voids nearly all noncompetition agreements in the state, including agreements involving physicians, with few exceptions. This bill imposes a new government mandate that infringes on the private contracting rights of employers and employees.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SF 109
House 2025
3xSF 109House 20253x
Expanding School Choice by Ensuring School Districts Maintain Open Enrollment Policies Allowing In-District Student Transfers.
With GOP
This bill requires school districts to establish a policy allowing student enrollment in any public school within the student's resident school district. The bill also ensures that schools cannot discriminate against applicants based on their residential address or socioeconomic status.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 10 (Amd. 2001)
House 2025
3xSF 10 (Amd. 2001)House 20253x
Increasing Government Dependency and Unnecessary Spending Through a $3.86 Million Appropriation to Medicaid "Home and Community-Based Services".
With GOP
The Angelos amendment #2001 to a bill regarding parental authorization of settlement agreements for minors inserts a $3.86 million appropriation from the general fund (to match $3.86 million in federal funds) to the department of health for payments to home and community-based service providers in the health care financing program.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SF 113
House 2025
1xSF 113House 20251x
Strengthening Workforce Freedom by Exempting "Natural Hair Braiders" from Licensure.
With GOP
This bill amends the state's cosmetology license, eliminating the licensing and registration requirements for an individual to perform "natural hair braiding." The private sector, via certifications, rating systems, and the free market, is much better equipped to provide consumer protection while also ensuring competition and low consumer costs.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 120
House 2025
1xSF 120House 20251x
Increasing Food Freedom by Allowing the Sale of Local Meat Products Without Burdensome Inspections.
With GOP
This bill amends the Wyoming Food Freedom Act to allow the sale of certain uninspected meat products. This expands opportunities for small-scale, local meat producers by allowing the sale of producer-raised, homemade meat products under certain conditions. This includes meat from cattle, sheep, swine, and goats, and the animals must be raised in the state and slaughtered on the producer's property or at a "custom slaughter facility" (facilities with no state or federal inspector). The products may only be sold directly to consumers and must include a warning that the meat was not inspected.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 127 (Veto Override)
House 2025
2xSF 127 (Veto Override)House 20252x
Strengthening Government Accountability by Providing Oversight of Administrative Rules Significantly Impacting the State's Economy.
With GOP
This bill requires the Legislative Service Office to review and conduct a regulatory impact analysis on each major rule submitted by state agencies. Under the bill, "major rules" are administrative rules or emergency rules that will or may have an annual impact on the state economy with costs of at least $1 million or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, and innovation in the state. This measure combats overreaching rules imposed by unelected bureaucrats that restrict competition, discourage innovation, and increase consumer costs.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #3 – Cut Costly and Burdensome Regulations: Republicans will reinstate President Trump's Deregulation Policies, which saved Americans $11,000 per household, and end Democrats’ regulatory onslaught that disproportionately harms low- and middle-income households.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 143
House 2025
1xSF 143House 20251x
Increasing Public Investment Returns Through Expanded Competition by Allowing Credit Unions to Hold Public Funds.
Against GOP
This bill allows credit unions to qualify as qualified public depositories (QPDs), which was previously limited to just banks. This bill expands competition among financial institutions, providing greater returns on investment funds. All public investment actions should be based on producing the maximum return and value for taxpayers.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 175
House 2025
3xSF 175House 20253x
Reducing Business Payroll Tax Rates by Lowering Payouts Under the State's Unemployment Benefit System.
With GOP
This bill reduces the maximum amount of annual unemployment benefits a person may receive from 26 to 20 times their weekly benefit. Shortening benefit periods encourages faster reemployment and reduces long-term draws on the unemployment trust fund.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 181
House 2025
1xSF 181House 20251x
Reining in the Use of Eminent Domain to Seize Property for Energy Collector Systems.
With GOP
This bill strengthens private property rights by imposing new requirements onto energy collector systems wishing to exercise eminent domain. Specifically, the bill requires energy companies to either acquire 66% of the entire land area or 66% of the landowners, before they would have the ability to use eminent domain. Additionally, the bill implements minimum compensation to be paid to property owners and stipulates that any improvements to the property shall be included in its fair market value. Using an existing easement to place additional energy collector systems is prohibited, unless certain requirements are met, and any order allowing placement of energy collector systems must include liability and reclamation clauses. This measure is a step in the right director to maintain strong property right protections, which is an essential component of ensuring a free and prosperous society.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 191
House 2025
1xSF 191House 20251x
Protecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting ESG Considerations in Investment of State Funds.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the consideration of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) in state investment strategies, including for the state pension system. Votes for investments may only based on pecuniary (financial) factors. ESG is a vehicle for imposing progressive ideologies on businesses, prioritizing social justice, environmental activism, and "woke" causes over maximizing shareholder returns.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 42
House 2025
2xSF 42House 20252x
Expanding Business and Individual Liberties by Allowing the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol at Resort Hotels.
With GOP
This bill allows certain hotels to sell liquor by creating a new "resort hotel liquor license." This applies to resort hotels that meet certain requirements, such as having at least 20 rooms and a full-service restaurant, have a value of at least $5 million, and provides facilities for business meetings. This license is not subject to the population formula that limits retail liquor licenses in counties, cities, and towns. The bill also allows license holders to sell unopened liquor and wine for on-premises consumption.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 46
House 2025
3xSF 46House 20253x
Increasing Taxpayer Costs by Subjecting Less Government Procurement to Competitive Bidding.
Against GOP
This bill expands the water, irrigation, and sewer district public works projects that are exempt from competitive, sealed bidding requirements by increasing the project cost thresholds up to $75,000. Specifically, the bill requires competitive bids for projects handled by irrigation districts with a cost over $75,000 (previously $7,500) and projects handled by water and sewer districts with a cost over $75,000 (previously $30,000). Contracts related to irrigation works, power plants or systems, and the purchase of materials and machinery must meet bid requirements if the estimated cost of the project exceeds $20,000 (previously $1,000).
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SF 48
House 2025
1xSF 48House 20251x
Providing Broad Property Tax Relief by Increasing the Business Property Tax Exemption.
With GOP
This bill exempts business property from the state's property tax if the total fair market value of the property owned by the business is less than or equal to $75,000 (previously $2,400). This measure provides broadly applied tax relief to all businesses without carve-outs for government-favored industries or select entities.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 53
House 2025
1xSF 53House 20251x
Protecting Businesses and Strengthening Trademark Integrity by Empowering the Secretary of State to Revoke Fraudulent Registrations.
With GOP
This bill grants the secretary of state authority to cancel trademarks, service marks, and trade names if the secretary finds that the applicant or registrant has provided fraudulent information or has failed to correct false information. The secretary must determine that the cancellation is in the public interest and is required to notify the registrant of the cancellation. The bill provides the registrant a process to appeal the cancellation through the Chancery Court or a district court with relevant jurisdiction. This measure is designed to combat fraud and encourage economic growth and innovation in the state by ensuring fair legal protections for businesses.
SF 6
House 2025
1xSF 6House 20251x
Strengthening Property Rights by Establishing an Expedited Process to Remove "Unauthorized Persons" from Private Property.
With GOP
This bill strengthens property rights by creating a process for property owners to request assistance from a law enforcement agency to immediately remove "unauthorized persons." Under the bill, the property owner must submit a complaint to a law enforcement agency containing numerous assertions, including that the unauthorized person is dwelling on the property unlawfully, isn't present due to a lease or agreement, or isn't closely related to the property owner. The bill does provide cause for civil action for any person harmed by a wrongful removal under this measure. The bill also establishes criminal offenses for unlawfully advertising or providing false documents for fraudulently leasing or advertising real property.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 62
House 2025
1xSF 62House 20251x
Keeping Students Safe in Public Schools by Designating All Restrooms, Changing Facilities, and Sleeping Quarters by Biological Sex.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that all public schools must require that every multiple occupancy restroom, changing room, or sleeping quarters be designed exclusively for the male sex or exclusively for the female sex. Under the bill, "sleeping quarters" applies to areas where a person is housed overnight, on or off school property, when attending a school-sponsored activity.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Laurie Bratten's voting record?
Rep. Laurie Bratten represents the 51st District in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Bratten's voting record aligned 92% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating very strong adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Laurie Bratten voted on 57 of the 57 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Bratten aligned most closely with the GOP include Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%), Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (100%), and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (100%).
How aligned is Laurie Bratten with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Laurie Bratten's voting record aligned 92% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating very strong adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Laurie Bratten's GOP Platform score?
Laurie Bratten has a 92% GOP Platform score for 2025.
Where does Laurie Bratten serve?
Rep. Laurie Bratten (R-WY-51) represents the 51st District in the Wyoming House of Representatives as a Republican.
What issue categories does Laurie Bratten score highest and lowest on?
Laurie Bratten's strongest categories on the National GOP Platform scorecard are Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%) and Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (100%). The lowest-scoring categories are Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (78%) and Chapter 1: Defeat Inflation And Quickly Bring Down All Prices. (85%).