Tim Salazar Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform
WY Senator
District: 26 • Republican
2025 GOP Alignment:
89.36%
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Sen. Tim Salazar represents the 26th District in the Wyoming State Senate. Salazar's voting record aligned 89% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating 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. Tim Salazar voted on 50 of the 50 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Salazar 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 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (100%).
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 116
Senate 2025
3xHB 116Senate 20253x
Strengthening National Security by Providing that Driver's Licenses Issued by Other States to Illegal Immigrants are Invalid.
With GOP
This bill stipulates that driver's licenses and driving operating privilege cards issued by other jurisdictions to unauthorized aliens are invalid in Wyoming. The bill also creates a new misdemeanor penalty for the use of a driver's license or driving operating privilege card by an illegal alien. This measure helps deter illegal immigration, which places an immense strain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources, ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious national security and human trafficking issues.
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 133
Senate 2025
3xHB 133Senate 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 147
Senate 2025
2xHB 147Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 156Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 164Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 165Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xHB 166Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 172Senate 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 183 (Senate Version)
Senate 2025
3xHB 183 (Senate Version)Senate 20253x
Hiking Electricity Rates for Wyomingites by Allowing Utility Companies to Add Fees and Alter Rates on Net Metered Customers
With GOP
This initial bill expands the size of solar installations that qualify for the state's "net metering" law which requires public utility companies to purchase any excess energy which is produced by homeowners or businesses through the solar panels they may own. The bill increases the maximum generation capacity for qualifying net metering systems from 25 kilowatts to 200 kilowatts, allowing for larger installations (benefiting ranches, farms, churches, schools, businesses, and municipal facilities beyond just residential use). However, the Senate added provisions that would allow utility companies to impose additional fees or alter compensation rates on net metering customers (both existing and new). The Senate also added an amendment that stripped certain protections, potentially exposing rooftop solar owners to undefined new charges. Net metering expansions indirectly subsidize "green" energy at the expense of traditional utilities or ratepayers, shifting costs to non-solar customers or undermining coal and oil.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation, and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Under President Trump, the U.S. became the Number One Producer of Oil and Natural Gas in the World – and we will soon be again by lifting restrictions on American Energy Production and terminating the Socialist Green New Deal. Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 199
Senate 2025
3xHB 199Senate 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 207
Senate 2025
3xHB 207Senate 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 228
Senate 2025
2xHB 228Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 289Senate 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 311
Senate 2025
1xHB 311Senate 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
Senate 2025
3xHB 318Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xHB 32Senate 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 46
Senate 2025
2xHB 46Senate 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 5
Senate 2025
3xHB 5Senate 20253x
Harming the Fishing Industry by Authorizing the Regulation of Commercially Guided Fishing Boats.
With GOP
This bill authorizes the game and fish commission to regulate commercially guided fishing boats and establishes an advisory board appointed by the commission to provide recommendations for rules and restrictions. Beginning in 2026, registration and payment of an annual fee must be required. One lawmaker claimed that this measure is likely the start of a long process "to reign in Wyoming's commercial fishing industry."
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: Oppose
HB 72
Senate 2025
1xHB 72Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xHB 75Senate 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)
Senate 2025
1xHB 79 (Veto Override)Senate 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)
Senate 2025
2xHB 94 (Veto Override)Senate 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
Senate 2025
2xSF 107Senate 20252x
Infringing Private Contracting Rights and Reducing Employment Opportunities by Banning Noncompetition Agreements.
Against 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
Senate 2025
3xSF 109Senate 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 113
Senate 2025
1xSF 113Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xSF 120Senate 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)
Senate 2025
2xSF 127 (Veto Override)Senate 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 133
Senate 2025
2xSF 133Senate 20252x
Protecting Parental Rights by Giving a Right of Action Against Government Overreach.
With GOP
This bill strengthens protections of parental rights, allowing a person whose parental rights have been infringed or will be infringed by a governmental action to assert claims and defenses in a judicial or administrative proceeding. Parents whose rights were violated may obtain injunctive relief, declaratory relief, compensatory damages and costs, and attorney fees. Parental rights are a critical element of a free society.
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: Support
SF 143
Senate 2025
1xSF 143Senate 20251x
Increasing Public Investment Returns Through Expanded Competition by Allowing Credit Unions to Hold Public Funds.
With 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
Senate 2025
3xSF 175Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xSF 181Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xSF 191Senate 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 1 (Amd. 2026)
Senate 2025
3xSF 1 (Amd. 2026)Senate 20253x
Expanding Cronyism and Government Interference in the Private Sector Through a $10 Million Appropriation for a Coal and Earth Mineral Project.
With GOP
The Dockstader amendment #2026 to a bill making general government appropriations includes $10 million to be appropriated for the design and engineering of a "project that burns, combusts, or gasifies Wyoming coal." Additionally, the amendment requires the funds to be used to prioritize "novel approaches" to mining and the use of coal, rare earth minerals, critical minerals, and uranium. The free-market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to direct investment to the most promising and worthy energy projects.
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 1 (Amd. 3009)
Senate 2025
2xSF 1 (Amd. 3009)Senate 20252x
Strengthening National Security by Restricting Publicly Funded Colleges and Universities from Collaborating with Entities from U.S. Foreign Adversaries.
Against GOP
The Steinmetz amendment #3009 to a bill making general government appropriations prohibits Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming, institutions of higher education that receive taxpayer funding, from expending or receiving funds to collaborate with institutions, enroll exchange students, or employ or exchange faculty and staff from countries that are designated as U.S. foreign adversaries. This measure ensures taxpayer funds are not used to collaborate and support foreign adversaries.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #1 – The National Interest: Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 1 (Amd. 3024)
Senate 2025
2xSF 1 (Amd. 3024)Senate 20252x
Expanding Cronyism Through a $50 Million Appropriation for the Construction of Meat Processing Facilities.
With GOP
The Rothfuss amendment #3024 to a bill making general government appropriations includes a $50 million appropriation to provide matching funds for private or federal funding for the construction of meat processing facilities.
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 1 (Amd. 3029)
Senate 2025
2xSF 1 (Amd. 3029)Senate 20252x
Raiding the State's Safety Net to Cover Increased Spending.
Against GOP
The Salazar amendment #3029 to a bill making general government appropriations increases from $70 million to $215 million a transfer from the state's "rainy day" fund, the legislative stabilization reserve account, to cover budget expenditures. Rather than increasing funding, lawmakers should make major reforms to cut wasteful spending. If funding needs still exist, this should be done by cutting spending elsewhere and reprioritizing, not raiding the state's safety net. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
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 36
Senate 2025
3xSF 36Senate 20253x
Increasing Employment Barriers by Adding Requirement on "Music Therapists".
With GOP
This bill stipulates that it is unlawful to use the title of a "board-certified music therapist" or advertise themselves as a "board-certified music therapist" without holding or maintaining a music therapist board certified credential. This bill represents one of the very worst forms of cronyism and government overreach for a service which presents little to no risk to consumers.
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: Oppose
SF 41
Senate 2025
2xSF 41Senate 20252x
Protecting from Federal Government Overreach by Authorizing Legal Challenges to Federal Actions.
With GOP
This bill expands existing law that allows the legislature to bring certain legal challenges. Under the bill, the legislature is given authority to prosecute federal actions, including federal purchases of land within the state, when necessary to protect the interests of the state and of the public. The bill allows the legislative management council to utilize up to $5 million in funds from the legislative stabilization reserve account for the legal challenges.
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
Senate 2025
2xSF 42Senate 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
Senate 2025
3xSF 46Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xSF 48Senate 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 6
Senate 2025
1xSF 6Senate 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
Senate 2025
1xSF 62Senate 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
SF 69
Senate 2025
1xSF 69Senate 20251x
Providing Property Tax Relief by Exempting 25% of the Fair Market Value of a Single-Family Home
With GOP
This bill provides a property tax exemption to homeowners equal to 25% of the fair market value of a single-family residential structure. The exemption only applies to the first $1 million of the value of the structure and associated improved land. This measure provides broad property tax relief to homeowners. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 73
Senate 2025
1xSF 73Senate 20251x
Expanding School Choice by Providing Charter Schools an Allocation of School District Central Office Funding.
With GOP
This bill amends previous law surrounding central office resources generated within the K-12 education resource block grant model, which provided no allocation of school district central office personnel and non-personnel resources to charter schools. The bill allocates central office non-personnel resources to charter schools based upon the average daily membership of the charter school and provides personnel expenses in a proportionate amount calculated through a formula provided by the bill.
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 77
Senate 2025
1xSF 77Senate 20251x
Protecting Moral Convictions of Public Employees by Preventing Forced Use of "Preferred Pronouns" in the Application Process or as a Condition of Employment.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from compelling or requiring an employee to refer to another employee using that employee's "preferred pronouns" as a condition of continuing or commencing employment, receiving a grant or loan, license or permit, or under threat of adverse action by the state or other entities.
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
SF 78
Senate 2025
1xSF 78Senate 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Prohibiting the Unsolicited Distribution of Absentee Ballot Request Forms.
With GOP
This bill prohibits any person who is not a county clerk, the secretary of state, or their designees from distributing an absentee ballot request form to any voter unless the voter specifically solicits a request form. Measures such as this protection are critical to 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
SF 86
Senate 2025
1xSF 86Senate 20251x
Ensuring Schools Can Hire the Most Effective Educators by Establishing an Alternative Certification Process for Teachers.
With GOP
This bill is designed to combat teacher shortages in the state by creating an alternative certification process for teachers lacking traditional teaching credentials. To be eligible for an alternative certification, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have successfully completed an accredited or nonaccredited alternative certification program or pathway approved by the board.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #1 – Great Principals and Great Teachers: Republicans will support schools that focus on Excellence and Parental Rights. We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SF 96
Senate 2025
1xSF 96Senate 20251x
Safeguarding Taxpayers Investments from Run-Away Inflation by Investing in Gold and Other Precious Metals.
With GOP
This bill requires the state treasurer to acquire no less than $10 million in "specie and specie legal tender" as part of the permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund. Under the bill, "specie and specie legal tender" includes coin having gold or silver content, as well as refined gold or silver bullion which is coined, stamped, or imprinted with its value based primarily on its metal content. The state treasurer may invest in precious metal leases or bonds payable in precious metals, if market conditions warrant it. Lastly, the department of revenue is required to study methods for the state to begin accepting gold and silver as a payment method. This measure helps ensure taxpayers are diversified and protected in the event of extreme inflation or a hyper-inflation scenario. This is especially critical considering the reckless policies of the Federal Reserve such as quantitative easing.
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
SJ 1
Senate 2025
3xSJ 1Senate 20253x
Requesting a Convention of the States to Propose U.S. Constitutional Amendments Imposing Term Limits and Fiscal Restraints.
With GOP
This resolution applies to Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government (such as a balanced budget amendment), limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Tim Salazar's voting record?
Sen. Tim Salazar represents the 26th District in the Wyoming State Senate. Salazar's voting record aligned 89% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating 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. Tim Salazar voted on 50 of the 50 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Salazar 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 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (100%).
How aligned is Tim Salazar with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Tim Salazar's voting record aligned 89% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating strong adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Tim Salazar's GOP Platform score?
Tim Salazar has a 89% GOP Platform score for 2025.
Where does Tim Salazar serve?
Sen. Tim Salazar (R-WY-26) represents the 26th District in the Wyoming State Senate as a Republican.
What issue categories does Tim Salazar score highest and lowest on?
Tim Salazar'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 10: Return To Peace Through Strength. (0%) and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (67%).