Rev. Bob Garrard smiles
The Rev. Bob Garrard, center, smiles after a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled “Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform,” to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. John Bear
Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, asks former insurance agent and long-time advocate for health care and health insurance reform Ross Schriftman a question concerning his testimony in opposition to House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled “Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform,” to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
House Revenue Committee discusses Medicaid expansion
Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson explains House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Carol and Bob Mathia show support
Healthy Wyoming members Carol, center, and Bob Mathia, right, put on yellow T-shirts that read “Healthy Wyoming” on the front and “Expand Wyoming Medicaid” on the back before a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Liz Storer
Rep. Liz Storer, D-Jackson, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Committee Chairman Rep. Steve Harshman
Committee Chairman Rep. Steve Harshman, R-Casper, left, begins a meeting of the House Revenue Committee by welcoming those in attendance at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Director of the Wyoming Department of Health Stefan Johansson
Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson returns to his seat after explaining House Bill 80 and answering questions from the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled “Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform,” to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Attendees listen to House Revenue Committee discuss Medicaid expansion
Attendees listen during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Wyoming Hospital Association Vice President Josh Hannes testifies
Wyoming Hospital Association Vice President Josh Hannes testifies in favor of House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled “Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform,” to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. David Northrup
Rep. David Northrup, R-Powell, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
House Revenue Committee meets to discuss Medicaid expansion
Former insurance agent and long-time advocate for health care and health insurance reform Ross Schriftman testifies in opposition to House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Andrew Byron
Rep. Andrew Byron, R-Jackson, speaks in favor of House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday.
Rep. David Northrup, Rep. Ember Oakley, and Committee Chairman Rep. Steve Harshman
From the left Rep. David Northrup, R-Powell, Rep. Ember Oakley, R-Riverton, and Committee Chairman Rep. Steve Harshman, R-Casper, listen to testimony during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Tony Locke
Rep. Tony Locke, R-Casper, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Healthy Wyoming attends House Revenue Committee meeting
Members of Healthy Wyoming attend a meeting of the House Revenue Committee to show support for House Bill 80 at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, left, speaks beside Rep. Andrew Byron, R-Jackson, during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Ross Schriftman testifies
Former insurance agent and long-time advocate for health care and health insurance reform Ross Schriftman testifies in opposition to House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Ember Oakley
Rep. Ember Oakley, R-Riverton, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Bob Mathia listens to a testimony
Bob Mathia, right, frowns in response to testimony opposing House Bill 80 during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed HB 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. John Bear
Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Speaking out against Medicaid expansion
Wyoming citizens in opposition to House Bill 80 prepare to testify during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Rep. Tomi Strock
Rep. Tomi Strock, R-Douglas, speaks during a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.
Happy Healthy Wyoming members
Healthy Wyoming members chat after a meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday. The committee passed House Bill 80, titled "Medical treatment opportunity act-Medicaid reform," to expand Medicaid eligibility, with a 6-3 vote.