CHEYENNE - The House approved legislation Friday that would specify that homeowners couldn't be prosecuted or sued if they kill someone who enters their home illegally.

The so-called "castle doctrine" bill was among the dozens of bills lawmakers rushed to consider on the last day to introduce legislation during the 2008 budget session.

The House voted 54-6 Friday to introduce the "castle doctrine" bill, which is named after the old English common law saying that a man's home is his castle.

Sponsor Rep. Lorraine Quarberg, a Thermopolis Republican, says she wants to see Wyoming clarify its laws on the issue of self-defense so everyone can understand them.

Rep. Jack Landon, a Republican from Sheridan, spoke against the bill.

Landon said Wyoming law already protects people who use deadly force in self-defense. He said that there could be unintended consequences from overturning the body of established self-defense law in the state.

In all, the House and Senate had roughly 180 bills to consider this session. Here's a roundup of prominent legislation that was introduced by the deadline Friday:

House Bill 155, which would provide incentives for doctors and dentists to move to Wyoming, was introduced on a 53-4 vote, with one excused and two abstaining.

House Joint Resolution 1, which would tighten the initiative and referendum requirements to overcome a potential constitutional issue, was introduced on a 59-1 vote.

House Joint Resolution 5, which would ask Congress to repeal the creation of a national identification card and the implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005, was introduced 49-10, with one excused.

House Bill 142, which would increase driver services fees - including drivers licenses from $20 to $40 n was introduced 40-19, with one excused.

House Bill 149, which would eliminate any state government positions that have been vacant for 24 consecutive months, was introduced 59-0-1.

House Bill 58, which would have made it a primary offense to be in a moving vehicle without a seatbelt, died on a 30-30 vote.

On Monday, the Legislature will take up the budget bills.