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Members of the viewing public were asked to stand if they supported stripping anti-discrimination language from the Wyoming Legislature policy while it was debated passionately in front of the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
A viewer watches during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
A member of the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature listens to testimony in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave gives passionate testimony to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature opposing stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Rep. Cathy Connolly, D-Laramie, watches during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Sara Burlingame, incoming Democratic representative for Cheyenne’s House District 44, speaks during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer , R-Cheyenne, gives passionate personal testimony to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Rep. Cathy Connolly, D-Laramie, watches during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Sen. Eli Bebout , R-Riverton, watches during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Sen. Drew Perkins, R-Casper, listens during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Rep. Steve Harshman , R-Casper, listens during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Passionate testimony is given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Rep. Nathan Winters, R-Thermopolis, takes his seat after speaking during passionate testimony given to the Management Council of the Wyoming Legislature in regard to stripping anti-discrimination language from the governing body's policy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Jonah Business Center in Cheyenne. The council voted 7-6 to remove the language, which rolls back recently added protections for, among other groups, those who could face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob Byk/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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