Karlee R. Provenza is an American politician serving as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 45th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021.

Early life and education

Provenza was born in Pueblo, Colorado. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Arts in experimental psychology from the University of Wyoming. She earned a PhD in experimental psychology and law from the University of Wyoming.

Career

Provenza has worked as an instructor at the University of Wyoming since 2017. She has previously worked as a waitress, photographer, and private investigator. Albany County for Proper Policing In 2018, Robbie Ramirez was murdered when Derek Colling, Albany County sheriff's deputy, shot him following a traffic stop. In the wake of Ramirez's death, Karlee Provenza with other members of the Laramie community founded the organization Albany County for Proper Policing (ACOPP). Trans Day of Visibility 2023 In response to Trans Day of Visibility, Provenza shared a social media post on her private social media account that said, "Auntie Fa Says Protect Trans Folks Against Fascists & Bigots!" The photo imposed with the words contains an older woman holding a scoped black rifle with an external magazine. A screenshot of Provenza's post was shared by the Wyoming Freedom Caucus on Twitter with the caption, "Not even one week after a radical transgender activist slaughtered 6 Christians, including 3 children, a Wyoming Legislator for HD45 shares a disgusting call for further violence. The Wyoming Legislature's House Minority Whip should be ashamed of herself." Provenza has stated that the accusations ascribed to her posts that she supports terrorism and intended to incite violence are false. She has since issued a statement of apology. In response to Provenza's support of the Second Amendment in protection of trans people, the Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne filed a formal complaint against Provenza, asking that the Speaker of the House, Albert Sommers, remove Provenza from her committee assignments. Speaker Sommers made a formal statement in his decision to dismiss the complaints filed against Provenza and she remains on the committees she was originally assigned to.

Legislation

2021 Sponsored
HB0199
Vehicle insurance-anti stacking prohibition.
HB0206
Wyoming minimum wage.
HB0212
Expungement for restoration of rights.
HB0213
Disclosure of peace officer recordings.
HB0247
Law enforcement hiring practices. Co-Sponsored
HB0103
Journalists-privileged communications.
HB0160
Election ballot order.
HB0162
Medical treatment opportunity act.
HB0167
Youthful offender program access.
HB0186
Automated traffic law enforcement-prohibition.
HB0208
Defend the guard act.
HB0209
Regulation of marijuana.
HB0215
Cosmetology and barbering practice amendments.
HB0246
Eliminate fines and fees for juvenile offenders.
HB1021
COVID-19 community response.
SF0131
Workplace transparency act-2. 2022 Co-Sponsored
HB0081
Operation of motorcycles-disabled persons.
HB0106
Decriminalization of cannabis.
HB0143
Wyoming medical cannabis. 2023 Sponsored
HB0147
Unlawful trespass signage-taking of wildlife.
HB0173
Records available to POST.
HB0186
Court appointed attorneys-fee prohibition for minors.
HB0193
Carbon capture energy standards-repeal.
HB0240
Ballot initiative process amendments.
HB0245
Court ordered placement-child support.
HB0273
Game and fish trespass-intent. Co-Sponsored
HB0077
School finance-average daily membership.
HB0091
News source shield law.
HB0117
Abortion amendments.
HB0118
Volunteer firefighter pension-funding.
HB0120
Traffic stops-probable cause.
HB0169
K-12 post secondary education options.
HB0176
K-12 education standards and assessments.
HB0192
Education-K-12 food service program.
HB0197
Defend the guard act.
HB0230
Driver license penalties-time limit for imposition.
HB0241
Prohibiting sexual relations with persons in police custody.
HB0263
Restoration of voting rights-amendments.
SF0069
Electronic records retention.
SF0087
Natural resource funding-large project threshold increase.
SF0089
Insurance coverage for hearing aids.
SF0120
Restoration of civil rights.
SF0175
Hazing.
SF0180
Corner crossing-trespass exception.

References

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