Prohibition Bill Battles in Legislature Described
The report details a heated committee of the whole on a prohibition bill led by Nardin and sponsor Hardin. Amendments narrow penalties and allow limited private liquor in dwellings for medicine while §41 stirs debate on search of homes and rights to trial. Senate actions include budget measures and proposed county bonds as lawmakers press ahead.
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Nardin
Kelley
Jenkins
Prohibition Committee
Mardin
Sachett
Sheridan County
Hardin
Sackett
Court of Equity
Reid
Sullivan
Ewart
Mercer
Alt
Underwood
Senate
House
Lucas
County of
Pilot
Riner
State Board of Land
Skovgard
Holdredge
Walls
United States
John W. Kendrick
Wyoming
National Live Stock Association
Denver
Thomas G. Powers
Brubaker
Carey
Sixth Judicial District
Clark
Thomas Hunter
Supreme Court
Storey
Franzen
Judiciary Committee
Piles
the State Board of Land Commissioners, Public Lands
Fremont County
United States District Court For
District of Wyoming
Game and Fish
Eheda
Fremont
Frank V. Marah
Morrison
Game Committee
Marsh
Dubois
Mercer and
Public Buildings Committees
State Fair Commission
Sackett Fights Provisions Granting Court Commission Power
Wyoming legislators clash over a bill allowing court commissioners to handle contempt proceedings. Sackett contends commissioners lack authority and risk bypassing district courts, citing constitutional limits and precedents. Supporters defend the measure as legal, though objections spark heated debate and potential further hearings.
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Sackett
Hardin
Lander
State of
Wyoming
Quinn
Mr. Sackett
Tia
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Noblitt
Hasbrouck
Johnson Spunter
Kirk
Dall
Mercer and Holdredge
Walla
United-siates
Rackett
Mr. Johnson
Casper
Évers
Gress