Pamela Thayer was elected in 2024 as House Representative for District 15 in Carbon and Sweetwater Counties. She replaced Donald Burkhart who did not seek re-election.
She is up for reelection in 2026.
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For 2025 Thayer received a negative score for all three categories of Representation, Competence and Integrity. She thus received the final ranking of Low Trust.
“Because the state cannot grant money directly to business owners, Thayer envisioned a sweeping façade project whereby the city would seek temporary short-term easements from downtown property owners to temporarily own the front three feet of their storefronts. Doing so would allow the state to grant money to the city to spruce up the properties. And after a few years, the easements would expire, returning the storefronts back to the property owners.”
https://wyomingbusiness.org/news/the-crazy-idea-that-transformed-downtown-rawlins/
2025
Overall Thayer earns a negative score ( – ) for Representation.
Attendance
In keeping with our grading system, a legislator had to be present and vote on all bills for any 33 days in the 2025 General Session. If a legislator missed any votes on 5 or more days, they receive a negative (–) score. Thayer missed 15 votes across 5 days.
2/3/25: Travel vote on HB0085; 3rd Reading for HB0031; HB0060; HB0086; HB0133; HB0137; HB0164; HB0177; HB0206; HB0221;
2/6/25: 3rd Reading vote on HB0148;
2/27/25: 3rd Reading vote on SF0009; SF0147;
3/4/25: 3rd Reading vote on SF0169;
3/6/25: Concurrence vote on SF0169.
Public Conduct
Thayer appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Sponsorship History
In 2025 Thayer was the primary sponsor of one bill: Local government payments-electronic payments.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Thayer served on the following committees: House Labor, Health & Social Services (*Appointed March 2025); House Travel; NCSL – Labor & Economic Development.
Thayer earned a ( – ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 82% on the constitutional bills listed below. Legislator’s must have a percentage of 85% or higher to receive a final positive (+) score.
Out of a total of 31 bills, Thayer was absent for 3. Out of the 28 bills she voted on, Thayer was constitutionally correct on 23 bills – giving her 82%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Thayer Vote Scores | Correct votes/Number of bills voted on |
| #1: Separation of Powers; Arbitrary Power Incorrect votes on all bills in this category. |
0/2 |
| #2: 1st & 2nd Amendments Incorrect votes on HB0172 & SF0196. |
1/3 |
| #3: 4th, 5th & 8th Amendments Absent for SF0009. Incorrect vote on SF0022. |
2/3 |
| #4: 9th & 10th Amendments | 4/4 |
| #5: Protection of Children, Health & Morality | 4/4 |
| #6: Prohibition of Discrimination Absent for SF0103. |
1/1 |
| #7: Purity of Elections; Apportionment | 9/9 |
| #8: Foreign Entities Absent for HB0133. Incorrect vote on HB0116. |
1/2 |
Thayer has received a negative (–) score for Integrity for Conflict #1 below.
Conflicts
Because of her employment as Rawlins Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Pamela Thayer has a conflict of interest from voting on any bills that benefit the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). The Rawlins Downtown Development Authority is part of the Wyoming Main Street program. The Wyoming Main Street program was created by WY State Statutes 9-12-1101 to 9-12-1105. According to the Wyoming Business Council, the Wyoming Main Street program is *a coordinating program of Main Street America and the Wyoming Business Council. (On a national level, Main Street America is tied to the National Trust of Historic Preservation.) The Wyoming Business Council is a corporate agency of the State of Wyoming (created by WY State Statutes Title 9, Article 12) that oversees economic development, and thus receives and awards an extensive amount of money.
1) In our opinion, in addition to any standalone bills for the WBC, this also includes voting on any budget and supplemental budget bill that appropriates $$ to the WBC. In 2025 Thayer voted to appropriate $79,800,328.00 to the WBC.
2) Additionally Thayer serves as the Chair of the Services Standing Committee of the WBC.
3) Potential conflicts exist with Thayer’s husband, Scott Thayer, serving on the Wyoming School Facilities Commission.
Employment/Income
According to her 2025/2026 Financial Disclosure:
- Executive Director of Rawlins Downtown Development Authority for City of Rawlins
- Income earned from Any security or interest earnings, and Real estate, leases or royalties.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
Chair of the Services Standing Committee of the WBC (source)
Travel Reimbursements
In 2025 Thayer was reimbursed $14,113.56 for travel expenses as a WY legislator. Details can be found under her “More Data” tab.
Campaign Contributions
The table below shows all 2024 campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for PAMELA ANN THAYER.
In 2024 Thayer received 20 contributions that total $15,026. Of the 20 donations, 7 were from PACs. The total amount received from PACS was $8,500.
Noteworthy contributions are:
- $3000 from True family members
- $2000 from Prosperity and Commerce PAC
- $1500 from Cowboy Games PAC
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEGGE, MALIK (MILLS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 10/29/2024 | FILED | 1000 | MILLS, WY 82644 |
| CAMERON, GUY E (CHEYENNE) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 8/30/2024 | FILED | 200 | CHEYENNE, WY 82009 |
| COWBOY GAMES PAC (SHERIDAN) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 8/8/2024 | FILED | 1500 | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| CAIN, ROSE (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 8/7/2024 | FILED | 26 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| KELLY, KURT (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 8/4/2024 | FILED | 500 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| PROSPERITY AND COMMERCE PAC (CHEYENNE) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 7/24/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| FRANCE, TARA DAWN (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 7/20/2024 | FILED | 250 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| CONPAC CONTRACTORS PAC (CHEYENNE) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 7/10/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82003 |
| GLODE, JOE (SARATOGA) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 7/1/2024 | FILED | 200 | SARATOGA, WY 82331 |
| THAYER, SYDNEY ANNE (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/29/2024 | FILED | 200 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| WYOMING STOCK GROWERS' AG PAC (CHEYENNE) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/27/2024 | FILED | 500 | CHEYENNE, WY 82003 |
| BURKHART, DONALD EDGAR (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/24/2024 | FILED | 500 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| PROSPERITY AND COMMERCE PAC (CHEYENNE) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/24/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| TRUE, JOANN M. (CASPER) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/24/2024 | FILED | 1500 | CASPER, WY 82009 |
| TURE, SHANE DAVID (CASPER) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/24/2024 | FILED | 1500 | CASPER, WY 82604 |
| PAW POLITICAL ACTION COUNCIL (CASPER) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/20/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CASPER, WY 82604 |
| THAYER, DARBY J. (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/15/2024 | FILED | 300 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| THAYER, SIDNEY SCOTT (RAWLINS) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/14/2024 | FILED | 250 | RAWLINS, WY 82301 |
| WY REALTORS PAC (CASPER) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/12/2024 | FILED | 2500 | CASPER, WY 82601 |
| KENYON, CHARLES K. (TORRINGTON) | PAMELA ANN THAYER | 6/7/2024 | FILED | 100 | TORRINGTON, WY 82240 |
2025 Travel Reimbursements for Pamela Thayer (obtained from WyOpen.gov):
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Description | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $695.00 |
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $199.66 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $104.30 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $208.60 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $521.50 |
| 6/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 6/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $280.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $356.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $163.80 |
| 8/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $178.00 |
| 8/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $163.80 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $356.00 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $208.60 |
| 11/14/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $419.50 |
| 11/14/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAMELA A THAYER | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $163.80 |
Thayer/WY Business Council Conflict
Because of her employment as Rawlins Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Pamela Thayer has a conflict of interest from voting on any bills that benefit the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). The Rawlins Downtown Development Authority is part of the Wyoming Main Street program. The Wyoming Main Street program was created by WY State Statutes 9-12-1101 to 9-12-1105. According to the Wyoming Business Council, the Wyoming Main Street program is *a coordinating program of Main Street America and the Wyoming Business Council. (On a national level, Main Street America is tied to the National Trust of Historic Preservation.) The Wyoming Business Council is a corporate agency of the State of Wyoming (created by WY State Statutes Title 9, Article 12) that oversees economic development, and thus receives and awards an extensive amount of money.
Thayer also serves as the Chair of the Services Standing Committee for the WBC. Below is a table of travel reimbursements that she has received from the Wyoming Business Council from 2020 to 2024:
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-28 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 327.000 |
| 2020-04-28 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 286.350 |
| 2020-11-18 | Wyoming Business Council | BRUCE L THAYER | COVID 19 Related Grants | 46802.000 |
| 2021-07-06 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 168.000 |
| 2021-07-06 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 218.000 |
| 2023-06-30 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 545.000 |
| 2023-06-30 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 195.320 |
| 2023-06-30 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 327.000 |
| 2023-06-30 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 316.100 |
| 2024-10-22 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 120.910 |
| 2024-10-22 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 135.340 |
| 2024-10-22 | Wyoming Business Council | PAMELA A THAYER | In-State Bd/Comm Travel Reimbursements | 77.000 |