Representative Steve Harshman (R)
Contact Info: Cell – (307) 262-8075, steve.harshman@wyoleg.gov
House District 37, Natrona County
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Elections for House Districts are every even-numbered year.
2018/2020/2022/2024…
Public Trust Issues: None
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Personal Info Provided
Occupation: Teacher/Coach
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Education: Midwest High School, Black Hills State University – BS Education, Oregon State University – M Ed.
Birth Place: Casper
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Additional Info Obtained:
Occupation: P.E. Teacher/Coach at Natrona County High School;
Business Interests: NCHS Millennium Fund, Inc.;
Articles: U. of Wyoming Gets $8M in State Money, (Athletic Business, Jan 26, 2016); Less mineral revenue means less Wyoming education funding (Yahoo News, June 25, 2015); Wyoming Lawmakers Consider How to Use Rainy Day Fund, (Pew Trusts, April 3, 2015); Harshman faces challenge in Wyoming House District 37 race, (Casper Star Tribune, Aug 5, 2012); Senate File 104 – How our legislature, governor, and media have let us down (Sundance Times, Feb 28, 2013); Wyoming Representatives Introduce Legislation To Videotape Teacher Performance Statewide, (Huffington Post, May 25, 2011)
Legislative Public Service: House: 2003-present
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Vote Record
History of Sponsored Bills (Bills in bold became law)
2019
2018
HB0152 Wind energy equipment storage.
HB0153 Hathaway expand Wyoming scholarships.
HB0185 Distribution of investment income.
HB0186 SIPA guarantee
2017
HB0189 Higher education-nonresident tuition.
HB0190 Hathaway reserve account.
HB0191 Hathaway expand Wyoming scholarships.
HB0225 Select committee on education funding.
HB0253 Economic development account funding.
HB0254 Public purpose investments.
HB0262 Penitentiary savings fund.
HB0271 Game bird farms-greater sage grouse.
HB0283 Higher education student recruitment planning.
2016
HB0042 Fuel tax revenue-restriction.
HB0043 Concealed weapons-military applicant.
2015
Harshman HB0073 Development of education standards. HEA0078 CH0122
Harshman HB0157 Pioneer hunting and fishing license.
Harshman HB0181 Speeding penalties in 80 mile per hour zone. HEA0072 CH0109
Harshman HB0198 Education-compulsory attendance.
Harshman HB0240 Physician assistant school
2014
HARSHMAN HB0136 Remedial classes.
2013
HARSHMAN HB0165 Remedial classes-tuition free.
HARSHMAN HB0166 Hathaway student scholarship program.
HARSHMAN HB0259 State elected officials-board votes and chairmanship. HEA0097 CH0184
2012
HARSHMAN HB0103 School finance-amendments-2.
HARSHMAN HJ0011 State superintendent of public instruction.
2011
HARSHMAN HB0129 Nuclear energy production study. HEA0066 CH0148
HARSHMAN HB0132 Federal education funds-study.
HARSHMAN HB0166 School districts-teacher evaluations.
HARSHMAN HB0168 School district reorganization.
HARSHMAN HB0171 Corner crossings at intersecting public and private lands.
HARSHMAN HB0172 Department of health fiscal oversight.
HARSHMAN HB0219 Hathaway scholarship program-amendments.
HARSHMAN HB0222 Recreational considerations in public land exchanges.
HARSHMAN HB0241 School districts-assessments.
HARSHMAN HB0264 Hathaway scholarships-school notifications.
2010
HARSHMAN HB0083 Crimes and offenses-restrictions for adult sex offenders. HEA0063 CH0087
HARSHMAN HB0097 Nuclear energy production study. HEA0052 Vetoed
2009
HARSHMAN HB0152 Athletic trainers-licensing.
HARSHMAN HB0153 Voter identification.
HARSHMAN HB0155 Higher education matching funds.
HARSHMAN HB0163 Physician assistant school.
HARSHMAN HB0199 School district reorganization.
HARSHMAN HB0212 Hathaway scholarship program-eligibility requirements.
HARSHMAN HB0225 Bighorn sheep ewe and lamb licenses.
HARSHMAN HB0236 School finance-instructional facilitator program.
HARSHMAN HB0248 School facilities-remedy criteria.
HARSHMAN HB0249 Public education accountability.
HARSHMAN HB0254 Curriculum choice.
HARSHMAN HB0255 School districts-kindergarten programs.
HARSHMAN HB0269 School finance-at-risk funding.
HARSHMAN HB0278 Sex offenders-internet access.
HARSHMAN HB0299 School facilities-budget process.
HARSHMAN HB0315 Property & sales/use tax exemptions-repeal.
2008
HARSHMAN HB0164 Large vehicle speed limits.
HARSHMAN HB0172 Homicide during pregnancy.
HARSHMAN HB0173 Aggravated assault and battery penalties.
2007
HARSHMAN HB0248 Physician assistant school.
HARSHMAN HB0252 State funds-investment in state sponsors of terrorism.
HARSHMAN HB0253 Highway funds.
HARSHMAN HB0260 Athletic trainers-licensure.
HARSHMAN HB0278 Distribution of federal mineral roaylties. HEA0126 VETO
HARSHMAN HB0329 Local option sales and use tax. HEA0079 CH0133
2006
HARSHMAN HB0166 Permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund deposits.
HARSHMAN HB0167 Education legislative stabilization reserve account.
2005
HARSHMAN HB0239 Schools-drug testing.
HARSHMAN HB0247 Minors possessing tobacco.
HARSHMAN HB0248 Minors possessing alcohol or controlled substances.
HARSHMAN HB0282 Student tuition assistance.
HARSHMAN HB0284 ACT exam fees.
HARSHMAN HB0307 Student tuition assistance-2.
HARSHMAN HJ0013 Education as free as possible.
2004
HARSHMAN HB0135 Preschool program funding.
HARSHMAN HB0137 School finance-kindergarten payments.
2003
HARSHMAN HB0201 Compulsory attendance-amendments.
Legislative Committee Assignments
2019-Management Council Vice Chair
2019-House Rules & Procedures Chairman
2019-Task Force on University of Wyoming Housing Chairman
2019-Capitol Building Restoration Oversight Group Member
2019-Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2019-Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration Member
2019-Casper State Office Building Advisory Task Force Member
2019-Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming (ENDOW) Executive Council Member
2019-Energy Council Member
2019-CSG West – Executive Committee Member
2018-Management Council Vice Chair
2018-House Rules & Procedures Chairman
2018-Task Force on University of Wyoming Housing Chairman
2018-Capitol Building Restoration Oversight Group Member
2018-Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2018-Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration Member
2018-Casper State Office Building Advisory Task Force Member
2018-Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming (ENDOW) Executive Council Member
2018-Energy Council Member
2018-CSG West – Executive Committee Member
2017-Management Council Vice Chair
2017-House Rules & ProceduresChairman
2017-Capitol Building Restoration Oversight Group Member
2017-Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2017-Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration Member
2017-Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming (ENDOW) Executive Council Member
2017-Energy Council Member
2017-CSG West – Executive Committee Member
2016-House Appropriations Chairman
2016-Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2016-Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2016-CSG West – Finance Member
2015 House Appropriations Committee Chairman
2015 CSG West – Finance Member
2015 Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration Member
2015 Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2015 Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2014 House Appropriations Committee Chairman
2014 Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2014 Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2014 Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability Member
2014 CSG West – Fiscal Affairs Member
2014 CSG West – Higher Education Task Force Member
2014 Select Committee on the Wyoming Value Added Energy and Industrial Plan Member
2013 House Appropriations Committee Chairman
2013 Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2013 Select Committee on School Facilities Member
2013 Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability Member
2013 CSG West – Fiscal Affairs Member
2013 CSG West – Higher Education Task Force Member
2012 House Appropriations Committee Member
2012 Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2012 Select Committee on School Facilities Chairman
2012 Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability Member
2012 CSG West – Fiscal Affairs Member
2012 CSG West – Education Member
2012 Task Force on Nuclear Energy Production Member
2011 House Appropriations Committee Member
2011 Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments Member
2011 Select Committee on School Facilities Chairman
2011 Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability Member
2011 CSG West – Fiscal Affairs Member
2011 CSG West – Education Member
2011 Task Force on Nuclear Energy Production Member
2010 House Appropriations Committee Member
2010 Select Committee on School Facilities Chairman
2010 Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration Member
2009 House Appropriations Committee Member
2009 Select Committee on School Facilities Chairman
2008 House Appropriations Committee Member
2007 House Appropriations Committee Member
2006 House Revenue Committee Member
2006 House Education Committee Member
2005 House Revenue Committee Member
2005 House Education Committee Member
2004 House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee Member
2004 House Transportation and Highways Committee Member
2004 Select Committee on Legislative Process Member
2003 Select Committee on Legislative Process Member
2003 House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee Member
2003 House Transportation and Highways Committee Member
