State Building Commission seeks comments on firearms in Capitol’s public areas

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon will lead a special meeting of the Wyoming State Building Commission (SBC) to hear public comment regarding reconsideration of the SBC Rules prohibiting firearms within public areas of the Capitol and Capitol Extension.

The special meeting of the SBC reflects the governor’s promise to take action on concealed carry rules for state executive branch facilities.

The meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in the Capitol Extension Conference Center Auditorium, 122 W. 25th St.

The meeting may be accessed virtually at us02web.zoom.us/j/89777788835#success.

“I look forward to a thoughtful conversation with the board, and to hear from the public as we examine how we may work towards eliminating gun-free zones where appropriate,” Gordon said in a news release. “This is a continuation of my commitment to this process.”

Office spaces within the Capitol and Capitol Extension and other state facilities are excluded from reconsideration at this meeting, and will be considered in later steps. No action will be taken by the SBC at this meeting. Those unable to attend may submit public comments via an online form beginning Monday.

The public meeting reflects actions Gordon said he would take in his veto letter of House Bill 125.

Questions or comments regarding the special meeting of the SBC can be emailed to Cori Phelps at cori.phelps1@wyo.gov or Travis Hoff at travis.hoff@wyo.gov.

This story was published on August 8, 2024.