Sue Wallis
Sue Wallis (October 9, 1957–January 28, 2014) was a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 52 from 2007 to January 28, 2014. She died on January 28, 2014, at the age of 56.[1]
Biography
Wallis' professional experience included working as a writer, team lead for Rio Tinto Energy America, rancher, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and coal miner.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wallis served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Joint Appropriations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wallis served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wallis served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wallis served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Revenue |
Issues
Lifting of horse slaughter ban
In November 2011, Wallis received criticism from animal activists Shane and Sia Barbi after the U.S. House and Senate approved spending bill H2112, which lifted the 6 year ban on the slaughter of horsed for consumption. Wallis stated that her pro-slaughter group "United Horsemen" would work closely with entities to open humane slaughter plants in Wyoming. Wallis' pro-slaughter stance prompted the Barbi sisters to label her as "Slaughter House Sue," and ask opponents of horse slaughter to call Wallis and voice their opposition.[3][4]
Wallis said, "You could always take your horse to sale and get a few dollars. And overnight we turned that valuable asset into a very expensive liability with zero options. … So people in desperation were turning them out, dumping their horses out on the desert where they have no more idea of how to fend for themselves in the desert then you and I would. They die of thirst and starvation, or worse, they have their guts torn out by coyotes while they’re still alive because they’re too weak to get up. That is inhumane. And that’s what really upsets horse people."[4]
Social issues
Wallis had opposed proposals to restrict access to abortion services. She supported bills that would authorize gay marriage and same-sex domestic partnerships in Wyoming.[5]
Marijuana policy
Prior to her death, Wallis announced that she intended to push for legislation to legalize medical marijuana.[5]
Elections
2012
Wallis won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 52. She defeated John Robertson and Merle McClure in the Republican primary on August 21 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Sue Wallis Incumbent |
97.3% | 2,939 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 2.7% | 82 | |
| Total Votes | 3,021 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Sue Wallis Incumbent |
46.1% | 520 |
| John Robertson | 32.5% | 366 |
| Merle McClure | 21.4% | 241 |
| Total Votes | 1,127 | |
2010
Wallis was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 52. She was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election. She defeated Republican Merle McClure in the August 17, 2010, primary. [7][8]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 52, General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Wallis (R)
|
1,687 | |||
| Travis Hakert (I) | 705 | |||
| Nicholas De Laat (L) | 426 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 52 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Wallis (R)
|
1,022 | |||
| Merle L. MCclure (R) | 845 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[9] Wallis received a score of 27% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 32nd out of 61 members of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Although there are 60 members of the House, a 61st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Wallis had three biological children and three step-children with her husband, Rod McQueary. McQueary died in December 2012.
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Star-Tribune, "Wyoming Rep. Sue Wallis dies at 56," January 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Sue Wallis' Biopgraphy," accessed January 28, 2014
- ↑ technorati.com Obama Legalizes Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption, November 28, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 politico.com Barbi twins: Obama abandoned the horses, December 1, 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Associated Press, "WY State Representative Sue Wallis Passes Away," January 28, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed January 28, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster,"accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Official General Election results, 2010," accessed January 28, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 52 2007–January 28, 2014 |
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