Larry S. Hicks
Larry Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office January 10, 2023 – January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ogden Driskill |
| Succeeded by | Tara Nethercott |
| Vice President of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ogden Driskill |
| Succeeded by | Dave Kinskey |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | James Elliott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1958 Powell, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Northwest College University of Wyoming (BS, PhD) Montana State University (MS) |
Larry Hicks (born 1958) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 11th district[1] since 2011. The 11th district includes Albany and Carbon Counties.
In 2025, he sponsored a bill to implement a five-year moratorium on wind and solar energy projects in the state of Wyoming.[2] The bill was voted down in committee.[2]
Hicks describes himself as a "free-market capitalist."[2]
References
- ^ Wyoming Legislature. "Senator Larry Hicks". Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Wyoming senators reject moratorium on wind and solar, pro-CO2 bill". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. February 4, 2025.