As a trio of young lawmakers join the Wyoming House of Representatives next week, expect them to add some new views to the chamber.

“We can bring a fresh perspective,” said Rep.-elect Dalton Banks (R-Cowley). The 27-year-old noted many members of today’s older generations are done raising kids, “so they’ve forgotten about, what are we going to do now for those [young] people coming up?”

It took only about two minutes for Dalton Banks’ age to be used against him at a forum for legislative candidates.

“I would ask a very simple question,” said fellow state House of Representatives contender Tim Beck, as he opened with something of a broadside on Banks. “At the age of 24, 25, how much experience does a person really have at that age — just getting married, having not made really tough life decisions yet?”

Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature are recommending that the state provide better pay and benefits to lawmakers, hoping to ensure that a broad range of people are able to serve as senators and representatives.

The proposed funding would cover an around-the-clock call center.