Sue Wallis

House committee defeats anti-abortion bill

Bob Beck — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:05:06 +0000

A Wyoming House committee has voted to defeat a bill that would have made it felony for an abortion to be performed after an embryo or fetus has a heartbeat.

Representative Sue Wallis of Recluse testified that she’s had an abortion and it is nobody’s business but hers.

"Thank God this travesty of state-sponsored intrusion into my difficult decision at that time was not in place," Wallis said. "And I pray that it’s not foisted on my daughters or granddaughters."

Food Freedom Act passes

Bob Beck — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:43:10 +0000

The Wyoming House of Representatives has passed a bill that would de-regulate the sale of homemade foods at farmers markets and between producers and consumers. Republican Sue Wallis of Recluse says it would allow the sale of meat and unpasteurized, raw milk. Lawmakers considered removing meat from the bill, but the amendment was defeated. Wallis says if consumers buy locally, that money will get spread throughout communities.

Many vets say a slaughterhouse for horses could be humane

Rebecca Martinez — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:47:42 +0000

Although controversial, many veterinarians agree that a slaughterhouse could be a humane, efficient way to end the lives of old and unwanted horses.

University of Wyoming Veterinarian Doran O’Toole says it’s a “sensitive” subject for horse owners, who view the animals as part-pet, part-livestock, and might have difficulty shooting an ailing horse. He says having a vet administer barbiturates can be costly, and the owner is responsible to bury or incinerate the horse to prevent the carcass from spreading toxins to scavengers.

House Introduces Bill To Require Drug Testing For Public Assistance Recipients

Rebecca Martinez — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:59:05 +0000

The Wyoming house voted to introduce a bill that would require people applying for public assistance to submit to drug testing. If an applicant tests positive for controlled substances, his or her eligibility would be suspended.
Republican Sue Wallis of Recluse supported the bill. She says drug testing is a normal part of many jobs, so it’s fair to require it of people receiving state support.