Scott, Charles

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Charles Scott is the longest active serving legislator in the Wyoming State Legislature.  Scott initially served in Natrona County WY House from 1979 to 1982, and then in Natrona County WY Senate District 30 from 1983 to the present.

He has received a positive score for Representation and Integrity, and a negative score for Competence.  Therefore Scott has been ranked as Limited Trust.

He is up for reelection in 2024.

Landowners who feel violated by drones should be allowed to shoot them down, says at least one Wyoming state lawmaker.

 

“I thought maybe a shotgun would be an appropriate legal weapon to take a drone with,” said state Sen. Charles Scott, R-Casper.

 

He made his that remark during a senate floor discussion Wednesday afternoon regarding Senate File 34, which deals with drone trespass.

 

The bill, which passed its first reading in the Wyoming Senate, should include a provision allowing landowners to “take” trespassing drones, Scott said.

 

In rural areas where it would be safe to do so, that should include shooting them down, he said.

From https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/01/18/sen-charlie-scott-says-shotgun-is-a-good-way-to-deal-with-annoying-drones/

Overall Scott earns a (+) for Representation.

Attendance

It appears that Scott was present for every vote in 2023 General Session.

Additionally, Scott recused himself from voting because of a Conflict on the following bills:

• HB0022- State land lease deficiencies-cure process.
• HB0171 – State land leases.
• HB0188 Wolf depredation compensation.

Public Conduct

Scott appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.

Sponsorship History

In 2023 Scott was the primary sponsor of 3 bills, and he co-sponsored 2 bills and two joint resolutions.  Favored sponsorship topics appear to be education.  For more on Scott see his legislator webpage.

Committee Assignments

2023-Senate Education
2023-Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Scott scored a (–) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 54.2% on the constitutional issues listed below.

For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here.  Special hat-tip goes out to Evidence Based Wyoming for use of their statistical tool to generate the following vote scores:

Conflicts

Because we have not found any conflicts of interest for Scott, he receives a (+) for Integrity.

Employment/Income

According to Scott’s 2023 State Elected Officials Financial Disclosure available at Wyofile, he reported the following:

Memberships/Civic Organizations

Audubon Society
Nature Conservancy
Stock Grower’s Association
Reforming States Group
Harvard Alumni Association
Kiwanis Club

Campaign Contributions

According to Evidence Based Wyoming generated data:

• Scott scored a 57.4% as a Fiscal Conservative for 2023 legislative session
• Scott earned the Moderate Political Leaning Ranking for 2023 legislative session
• Scott scored a 48.8% as a Budget Conservative for 2022 legislative session
• Scott earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2021 legislative session
• Scott earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2020 legislative session
• Scott earned the Moderate Political Leaning Ranking for 2019 legislative session
• Overall, Scott has scored a 42.1% for Pro-Life Voting

According to WyoRINO:

• Scott’s Index Score for 2023 legislative session was 70%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 70% of the time.
• Scott’s Index Score for 2022 legislative session was 40%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 40% of the time.
• Scott’s Index Score for 2021 legislative session was 60%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 60% of the time.
• Scott’s Index Score for 2020 legislative session was 30%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 30% of the time.
• Scott’s Index Score for 2019 legislative session was 30%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 30% of the time.