S.F. No. 0001

General government appropriations-2.

Sponsored By: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee

AN ACT relating to supplemental appropriations for the operation of state government; increasing or decreasing certain amounts; adjusting the number of authorized positions; modifying prior appropriations; making additional appropriations; making certain appropriations subject to the terms and conditions as specified; and providing for an effective date.

2/7/2003 Bill Number Assigned

2/10/2003 S Received for Introduction

2/10/2003 S Introduced and Referred to S02

2/18/2003 S02 Recommended Do Pass

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Cathcart, Devin, Hines, Job and Schiffer

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

2/18/2003 S Placed on General File

2/19/2003 S Passed CoW

2/20/2003 S Amendments Considered

SF0001S2009/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 008. Public Defender [Public Defenders Statewide]

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Page 10-line 5 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "257,550".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Caller, Case, Coe, Devin, Erb, Hawks, Hines, Larson, Massie, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Boggs, Burns, Cathcart, Decaria, Geis, Goodenough, Hanes, Job, Kunz, Meier, Mockler, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Peck

Ayes 16 Nays 13 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2002/A ADOPTED

[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]

Section Under Consideration: 027. School Facilities Commission

Budget(s): 027. School Facilities Commission

205. School Foundation Program – Major Maintenance

067. University of Wyoming – CapCon

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Page 19-line 15 After "appropriation," insert "an amount not to exceed".

Page 31-line 10 Under OTHER FUNDS strike "79,000,000S6" insert "73,578,344S6".

Page 37-line 5 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "3,000,000PR".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Goodenough, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Barton and Case.

Excused: Senator(s) Peck

Ayes 27 Nays 2 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2005/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): 048. Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities

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Page 20-line 18 After "11." insert ", 12.".

Page 20-line 19 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,423,387"; under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "1,174,967".

Page 23-after line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this appropriation, seven hundred forty seven thousand one hundred twelve dollars ($747,112.00) in general funds and one million one hundred seventy-four thousand nine hundred sixty-seven dollars ($1,174,967.00) in federal funds shall be used in the 600 series to provide services to children waiting for assistance on the home and community-based waiver program for children with developmental disabilities. The remaining general fund amount of six hundred seventy-six thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($676,275.00) shall be used in the 600 series to fund services to children in developmental preschools.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. JOB, MOCKLER, ROBERTS, COE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Goodenough, Job, Massie, Mockler, Roberts, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Case, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup, Schiffer and Scott.

Excused: Senator(s) Peck

Ayes 13 Nays 16 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2018/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Prescription Drug Program]

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Page 20-line 11 After "Program" insert "12.".

Page 23-After line 19 Insert:

"12. If 2003 Senate File 35 is enacted into law, in addition to any other amounts appropriated for the prescription drug programs, there is appropriated three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) from the general fund to the department for purposes of implementing the prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program. In addition, the department is authorized two (2) full-time and four (4) part-time positions to implement the purposes of this footnote.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT, BARRASSO, BOGGS, MASSIE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Decaria, Goodenough, Job, Massie, Mockler, Roberts, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barton, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup and Schiffer.

Excused: Senator(s) Peck

Ayes 13 Nays 16 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2026/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health [Prescription Drug Program]

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Page 20-line 12 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,100,842".

Page 22-line 20 After "2002." insert "A revised plan shall be submitted by May 1, 2003 which shall include a preferred drug list system designed to reduce expenditures on prescription drugs without reducing the quality of patient care.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Boggs, Caller, Goodenough, Massie, Roberts and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Burns, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Peck

Ayes 6 Nays 23 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2027/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health - Medicaid

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Page 20-after line 21 Insert "Reimbursement of Medicaid Provider Costs 12."; under GENERAL FUND insert "4,880,000"; under FEDERAL FUND insert "7,575,334".

Page 23-after line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this appropriation, four million eight hundred eighty thousand dollars ($4,880,000.00) from the general fund and seven million five hundred seventy-five thousand three hundred thirty-four dollars ($7,775,334.00) from federal funds shall be expended to increase provider reimbursements under the Medicaid program to a higher percentage of actual costs. Priority shall be given to those providers most likely to have to shift costs to private sector health care providers.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barrasso, Boggs, Caller, Job, Massie, Roberts and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barton, Burns, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 7 Nays 21 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2007/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): 049. Department of Family Services

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Page 32-line 3 After "048," insert "049,".

Page 35-after line 19 Insert and renumber:

"Section 049. Department of Family Services

PROGRAM

Boys' School - Irrigation Pond Repair 15,000T1 15,000

Boys' School - Wall Repair 15,000T1 15,000

Boys' School - ADA Compliance 32,935T1 32,935

Girl's School – Cooling System – Mountain View Dorm 8,000T1 8,000

___________ ___________ ________ ______

TOTALS 0 0 62,935 62,935

70,935 70,935".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BURNS

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts and Sessions.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Cathcart, Geis, Schiffer, Scott and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 22 Nays 6 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2008/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 060. State Lands & Investments Office – County Emergency Fire Suppression Account

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Page 26-line 13 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "500,000".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. COE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Coe, Devin, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup and Roberts.

Nays: Senator(s) Caller, Case, Cathcart, Decaria, Erb, Hines, Job, Massie, Mockler, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 15 Nays 13 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2012/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 067 University of Wyoming [State Aid}

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Page 5-line 2 After "60," insert "67,".

Page 26-After line 24 insert:

"Section 067. University of Wyoming

PROGRAM

State Aid 1. 244,777,954 244,777,954

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

TOTALS 244,777,954 0 0 244,777,954

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES

Full Time 0

Part Time 0

TOTAL 0

1.  As a condition for all appropriations to the university, for the fiscal year 2003-2004, at least twenty percent (20%) of the full-ride scholarships within each intercollegiate sport which are provided to students shall be provided to graduates of Wyoming high schools.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. DECARIA

SF0001S2013/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 085. Wyoming Business Council [Tourism]

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Page 27-line 8 After "Tourism" insert "3.".

Page 27-after line 26 Insert:

"3. (a) There is created the Wyoming tourism board within the Wyoming business council.

(b) The tourism board is composed of nine (9) members appointed by the governor. The governor may remove any member as provided by W.S. 9-1-202. Members of the board shall be employed in or associated with the travel industry. Two (2) members shall be designated as at-large members of the board. Of the seven (7) remaining members, one (1) each shall be appointed from each of the appointment districts set forth in W.S. 9-1-218.

(c) The tourism board shall be responsible for implementing the tourism program and functions assigned to the Wyoming business council under the Wyoming economic development act, including the expenditure of all funds appropriated for this program.

(d) The tourism board shall be subject to oversight by the Wyoming business council to assure compliance with the Wyoming economic development act.

(e) Members of the tourism board shall be compensated in the same manner as members of the Wyoming business council.

(f) The tourism board shall be appointed and begin exercising its powers no later than April 1, 2003. The board shall exist until July 1, 2004. Upon termination of the board, its powers shall pass and be vested in the Wyoming business council.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott and Sessions.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Meier, Mockler and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 24 Nays 4 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2011/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 205. Education – School Finance

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Page 31-line 4 After "2." insert "3.".

Page 31-After line 32 insert:

"1. (a)  Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars shall be expended by the state superintendent of public instruction to establish a pilot project for a voucher system. The project shall:

(i)  Be administered by the state superintendent through the department of education;

(ii)  Operate for school year 2003-2004 only;

(iii)  Be comprised of one hundred (100) public school students enrolled in grade eight (8) during the 2003-2004 school year. The students shall be selected by the state superintendent from applicants without regard to school district, community or county of residence.

(b)  The one hundred (100) students selected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be randomly divided into two (2) groups of fifty (50) subject to the following:

(i)  One (1) group of fifty (50) students shall be enrolled in a nonpublic school and shall receive a payment of up to three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) during the pilot program, which shall be used to pay tuition costs assessed by the school in which the student is enrolled. The department shall enter into agreements with the parent or guardian of selected students to ensure funding is used exclusively for tuition. Funding for the payments under these agreements shall be from that portion of the school foundation program account funded by the general fund. Any student within this group shall not be counted within the average daily membership (ADM) as computed for the purpose of implementing W.S. 21‑13‑309. Home-based educational programs as defined under W.S. 21‑4‑101(a)(v) are not eligible under this paragraph;

(ii)  The second group of fifty (50) students shall serve as a control group only and shall be counted within the ADM of the school district in which the student resides and attends school.

(c)  The state superintendent shall maintain a record of the results of the statewide assessment in reading, writing and mathematics administered pursuant to law to the one hundred (100) selected students when administered during school year 2003-2004, comparing student performance of the two (2) groups of fifty (50) as established under subsection (b) of this section. Information developed under this subsection shall be used as a basis on which to make recommendations to the legislature under subsection (d) of this section only.

(d)  On or before January 1, 2005, the state superintendent shall report to the legislature on findings under this section with respect to the pilot program and provide recommendations on the future of voucher system in Wyoming education.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CASE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Case, Erb, Geis, Kunz, Larson, Meier and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 7 Nays 21 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2029/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 027. School Facilities Commission – Cowley Elementary

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Page 33-line 4 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by "500,000S6".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. COE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barton, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Erb, Geis, Hawks and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 9 Nays 19 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2024/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 067. CAPCON - University of Wyoming [College of Health Sciences]

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Page 37-lines 17 through 26 Delete and insert:

"2. Of this appropriation, the trustees of the University of Wyoming are authorized to issue bonds or other securities, in accordance with the provisions of the University Securities Law (W.S. 27-17-402 through 21-17-450) in a total principal amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) for the purpose of purchase, construction or repair of the U.W. College of Health Science. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as preventing the trustees from funding, refunding or reissuing any securities at any time as provided in the University Securities Law. The University shall create a sinking fund for the purposes of operation and maintenance of any expansion of facilities authorized in this section. Funding for this fund shall be from University sources, shall be in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of new construction authorized by this section, and the fund shall be fully funded by June 30, 2008.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CATHCART

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Erb, Geis, Hawks, Roberts, Schiffer and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Boggs, Case, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 13 Nays 15 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2028/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 067. CAPCON - University of Wyoming [College of Health Sciences]

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Delete the Cathcart Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2024) entirely and further amend as follows:

Page 37-line 5 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by "7,500,000RB"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "7,500,000S3".

Page 37-line 17 After "2." insert "(a)"; delete "fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00)" insert "three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,750,000.00)".

Page 37-line 18 Delete "fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00)" insert "three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,750,000.00)".

Page 37-after line 26 Insert:

"(b) Of this appropriation, the trustees of the University of Wyoming are authorized to issue bonds or other securities, in accordance with the provisions of the University Securities Law (W.S. 27-17-402 through 21-17-450) in a total principal amount not to exceed three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,750,000.00) for the purpose of purchase, construction or repair of the U.W. College of Health Science. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as preventing the trustees from funding, refunding or reissuing any securities at any time as provided in the University Securities Law.".

Page 45-line 16 After "fund" insert ", except that seven million five hundred thousand dollars ($7,500,000.00) is appropriated to the budget reserve account".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. KUNZ, COE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Devin, Erb, Massie and Roberts.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 24 Nays 4 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2021/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 303. [EMPLOYEE BENEFITS]

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Page 40-line 6 Delete "paragraph" insert "paragraphs".

Page 40-line 7 After "(iii)" insert "and (iv)".

Page 40-after line 7 Insert:

"(iii) Five million four hundred twelve thousand five hundred three dollars ($5,412,503.00) for the purpose of increasing the state's contribution to the state health insurance plan under W.S. 9-3-210 by an additional forty-three dollars ($43.00) for the period beginning March 1, 2003 and ending November 30, 2003 for each qualifying executive branch employee; and

(iv) Three million one hundred ninety-four thousand six dollars ($3,194,006.00) for the purpose of increasing the state's contribution to the state health insurance plan under W.S. 9-3-210 by an additional amount to be determined by the employees group health insurance section of the department of administration and information but not to exceed fifty-seven dollars ($57.00) for the period beginning December 1, 2003 for each qualifying executive branch employee.".

Page 40-lines 9 through 27 Delete.

Page 41-lines 1 through 13 Delete.

Page 41-line 15 Delete "(iv)" insert "(v)".

Page 41-line 25 Delete "(v)" insert "(vi)".

Page 43-line 1 After "(a)iii)" insert "and (iv)".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LARSON

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Caller, Case, Coe, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Larson, Meier, Northrup, Schiffer and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Boggs, Burns, Cathcart, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Job, Kunz, Massie, Mockler, Roberts, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 15 Nays 13 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2014/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 324. [DEAPPROPRIATIONS – TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PERMANENT MINERAL TRUST FUND]

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Page 45-line 1 Delete "TO".

Page 45-line 2 Delete "PERMANENT MINERAL TRUST FUND".

Page 45-line 16 Delete "permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund" insert "budget reserve account".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 27 Nays 1 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2003/A ADOPTED

[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]

Section Under Consideration:

Section: Additions to 300 Sections

Other Budget(s) Affected:

Section: 324. [DEAPPROPRIATIONS-TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PERMANENT MINERAL TRUST FUND]

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Page 45-line 15 Delete "All" insert "Of the funds deappropriated under this section, one million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) shall be deposited in the capitol building restoration account created by Section 327 of this act, to be expended for purposes specified in that section. All remaining".

Page 50-after line 10 Insert and renumber:

"[CAPITOL BUILDING RESTORATION]

Section 327.

(a)  The following amounts are appropriated to the department of administration and information to be deposited in a capitol building restoration account which is hereby created, which funds shall be expended for the purposes of capitol building repair:

(i)  One million three hundred ten thousand dollars ($1,310,000.00) from the budget reserve account;

(ii)  Notwithstanding 2001 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 139, Section 4 which created Section 336, any unobligated and unexpended funds appropriated prior to the effective date of this act and available on the effective date of this act from appropriations for the design and construction of the multi-level parking structure for the state capitol office complex, not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00);

(iii)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any unobligated and unexpended funds appropriated prior to the effective date of this act and available on the effective date of this act from appropriations to the general services division of the department of administration and information for capital construction projects, deferred or critical maintenance and contingencies, not to exceed one million three hundred thousand dollars ($1,300,000.00);

(iv)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of the amounts made available under Section 325 of this act for major maintenance needs of the state;

(v) During the 1994 legislative session, the legislature appropriated funds for capital construction projects and authorized that those projects could be financed under W.S. 9-4-605 through the issuance of revenue bonds. Interest has accumulated in excess of the amounts necessary to fund the projects in an amount of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00). There is appropriated from this excess interest one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00) from this account for the purposes of this section;

(vi) One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) from the public buildings account created by W.S. 9-4-310(a)(ii) within the permanent land fund.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Scott

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 27 Nays 1 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2001/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-after line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary::

"[PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM – APPROPRIATION

FOR COUNTY TREASURER]

Section 327.

(a) If House Bill 14 is enacted into law, on or before September 1, county assessors shall certify the credits granted for the property tax relief program pursuant to W.S. 39-13-109(c)(iii) to the department of revenue. On or before October 1 the state treasurer out of funds appropriated for that purpose by this section shall reimburse each county treasurer for the amount of taxes which would have been collected if the property tax relief program credit had not been granted. The county treasurer shall distribute to each governmental entity the actual amount of revenue lost due to the tax refund. If it appears to the state treasurer that the monies appropriated to be paid to the county treasurers under this section are insufficient to reimburse the counties as provided herein, the money available shall be prorated among the counties in proportion to the respective claims made.

(b) There is appropriated from the general fund to the state treasurer ninety thousand dollars ($90,000.00) for the purpose of implementing this section.". MEIER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Cathcart, Decaria, Job, Larson and Meier.

Nays: Senator(s) Caller, Case, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 10 Nays 18 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2004/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-after line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S MANSION]

Section 327.

(a)  Notwithstanding 2001 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 139, Section 4 which created Section 336, from any unobligated and unexpended funds appropriated prior to the effective date of this act and available on the effective date of this act from appropriations for the design and construction of the multi-level parking structure for the state capitol office complex, there is appropriated not to exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to the state parks and cultural resources for the purposes of the repair and preservation of the historic governor's mansion.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Devin, Hanes, Hawks, Job, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Burns, Case, Decaria, Erb, Geis, Hines, Kunz, Schiffer and Scott.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 19 Nays 9 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2006/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[LEGISLATIVE ARTWORK]

Section 327.

(a) Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative service office to be expended by the select committee on legislative facilities, in consultation with the Wyoming state museum, for artwork in the chambers of the Wyoming legislature.

(b) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative service office to be expended for the purposes of participating in the Wyoming state agency revolving artwork fund.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hawks, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Cathcart, Erb, Geis, Hines and Scott.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 22 Nays 6 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2010/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE]

Section 327. If 2003 House Bill 64, Child Health Insurance, is enacted into law with no appropriation, then six hundred fifty-seven thousand nine hundred ninety-one dollars ($657,991.00) from the general fund and one million seven hundred sixty thousand two hundred six dollars ($1,760,206.00) from the federal funds are appropriated to implement the expansion of the child health insurance program provided by that bill.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT, BARRASSO, BOGGS, CASE, MASSIE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Decaria, Job, Massie, Mockler, Roberts, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Barton, Cathcart, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup and Schiffer.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 14 Nays 14 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2015/F FAILED

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[REAPPROPRIATION BUILDING PROJECTS]

Section 327.  For projects funded by 2002 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 83, Section 316, funding advanced pursuant to 2001 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 139, Section 205, Footnote 6(c), for the schematic design documents for those projects shall be taken from the appropriation pursuant to 2002 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 83, Section 316, for those projects unless the specific building proposed was not funded in the 2002 legislative session or unless the budget for the project was decreased by twenty-five percent (25%) or more from the recommendations as submitted by the governor on December 1, 2001, including project costs originally to be funded through local bonding revenues, so that the schematic design documents had to be redone in which case the funds advanced shall not be deducted from the appropriation for that building as shown in 2002 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 83. The funds advanced for schematic design documents for one (1) building shall not be deducted from the appropriation for any other building.". SCOTT

SF0001S2016/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[SECRETARY OF STATE – HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT]

Section 327.

(a) If 2003 House Bill 172 is enacted into law, then 2001 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 137, Section 7 is amended to read:

Section 7. There is appropriated from the general fund to the office of the secretary of state an amount of one million sixty-two thousand dollars ($1,062,000.00) for the purposes of this act. Of this general fund appropriation, ninety-seven thousand two hundred dollars ($97,200.00) shall be expended for the administration of this act for the period beginning April 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002, and nine hundred sixty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($964,800.00) shall be expended for purposes of section 8 of this act. The secretary of state is authorized two (2) full-time positions. Any unexpended unobligated funds appropriated under this section may be retained by the office of the secretary of state and are hereby appropriated for the purposes of complying with the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Mockler, Northrup, Schiffer and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Massie, Meier, Roberts, Scott and Sessions.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 23 Nays 5 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2017/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section:

"[Department of Environmental Quality Permitting Task Force]

Section 327.

(a) There is created a department of environmental quality permitting task force consisting of eight (8) persons and a chairman appointed by the governor. The nine (9) members shall include individuals with strong managerial skills from industry, trade associations, environmental consultants, academia, government, affected landowners and the environmental community.

(b) The task force shall meet at the call of the chairman to review and evaluate the existing national pollutant discharge elimination system permit process administered by the water quality division pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act.

(c) The task force shall issue a report to the governor and the joint appropriations interim committee no later than September 1, 2003, that includes recommendations on the following:

(i) How to effectively and efficiently streamline the permitting and compliance process;

(ii) Modifications to other state agency requirements that impact the permitting process;

(iii) Necessary information technology support;

(iv) Personnel required to implement proposed modifications;

(v) Draft legislation and proposed rules and regulations necessary to implement the recommendations of the task force.

(d)  The task force shall have the ability to hire or contract for administrative services to aid in preparation of the task force report.

(e)  The task force shall exist until September 30, 2003. Members of the task force shall not receive a salary but shall receive reimbursement for necessary travel and per diem expenses in the manner and amount provided for state employees under W.S. 9-3-102 and 9-3-103.

(f)  There is appropriated fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from the general fund to the department of environmental quality for expenses incurred pursuant to this section.

(g) There is appropriated one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund to the department of environmental quality to develop and implement software and necessary equipment for the purpose of expediting the reporting and processing of discharge monitoring information associated with national pollutant discharge elimination system permits.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER, SCHIFFER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Decaria, Devin, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Case, Cathcart, Coe, Erb, Job, Meier, Roberts and Scott.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 19 Nays 9 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2020/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[LSO-TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT]

Section 327.

There is appropriated from the general fund one hundred thirteen thousand dollars ($113,000.00) to the legislative service office for the purpose of purchasing technology items including additional laptop computers, new flat screen monitors for the chief clerks and terminal teams, a large screen monitor for room 302 of the capitol building, document database programming and support and multimedia projectors.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HANES

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Larson, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Hines, Job, Kunz, Massie, Roberts, Schiffer and Scott.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 15 Nays 13 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S2025/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-after line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUVENILES]

Section 327.

(a) There is created a select committee on juveniles consisting of:

(i) Two (2) senators from the Wyoming senate judiciary committee appointed by the president of the senate, each of whom shall be from a different political party. The senate president shall appoint a senate cochairman;

(ii)  Three (3) members from the Wyoming house judiciary committee appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party. The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a house cochairman; and

(iii)  The following members appointed by the governor:

(A) The director of the department of family services, or his designee;

(B) The administrator of the mental health division within the department of health, or his designee;

(C)  A representative from the department of education who has recent K-12 classroom teaching experience;

(D)  The attorney general, or his designee;

(E)  A representative from the public defender's office;

(F)  A representative nominated by the Wyoming county and prosecuting attorneys' association;

(G)  A member from the court improvement project;

(H)   A member nominated by the Wyoming association of sheriffs and chiefs; and

(J)  A member from the state advisory panel on juvenile justice.

(b)  The committee shall be cochaired by the appointed cochairmen. The cochairmen shall set meeting dates and agendas. The cochairmen may appoint subcommittees to study selected issues relating to juvenile issues. State agencies shall cooperate with the committee to the extent necessary for the committee to perform its duties under this section. Staff services shall be provided through the legislative service office.

(c)  Legislators shall be paid salary, travel and per diem for the performance of their official duties as members of the committee as provided in W.S. 28-5-101. State employees shall be paid salary and travel expenses out of their agency's budget in the performance of their duties on the select committee. The members of the select committee who are not legislators or state employees shall be paid per diem and travel expenses in the same manner as state employees.

(d)  The select committee shall review the report submitted by the Title 14 Committee to the joint judiciary interim committee on May 1, 2002 and any revisions to that report. Additionally, the select committee shall meet regularly to consider and recommend changes to Title 14 of the Wyoming Statutes.

(e)  The select committee shall report its recommendations to the joint judiciary interim committee no later than September 1, 2003.

(f) There is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative service office fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to be expended for purposes of this section.". HANES

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hawks, Kunz, Meier, Schiffer and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Erb, Geis, Hines, Job, Larson, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Scott and Sessions.

Excused: Senator(s) Goodenough and Peck.

Ayes 16 Nays 12 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

2/20/2003 S Passed 2nd Reading

2/21/2003 S Amendments Considered

SF0001S3017/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 003. State Auditor [Payroll Checkoff]

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Page 7-line 4 After "Administration" insert "1.".

Page 7-after line 13 Insert:

"1. The state auditor is authorized to continue the practice of payroll check-off programs for nonprofit charitable organizations and employee organizations.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CATHCART

SF0001S3004/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 024. Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources [State Parks & Historic Sites]

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Page 15-line 11 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "200,000".

Page 15-line 28 Reinsert stricken language and delete new language.

Page 15-line 29 Delete new language.

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BURNS

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Decaria, Erb, Hanes, Hawks, Massie, Meier and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Coe, Devin, Geis, Goodenough, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Ayes 15 Nays 15 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3012/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 042 Geological Survey [Geologic]

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Page 5-line 2 After "026," insert "042,".

Page 19-after line 23 Insert:

"Section 042. Geological Survey

PROGRAM

Geologic 1. 1,684,918 1,684,918

1,840,189 1,840,189

Publications 711,175 711,175

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

TOTALS 2,396,093 0 0 2,396,093

2,551,364 2,551,364

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES

Full Time 16

Part Time 5

TOTAL 21

1. The additional general fund appropriation of one hundred fifty-five thousand two hundred seventy-one dollars ($155,271.00) shall be expended for diamond exploration research within the state of Wyoming and to enable the Wyoming geological survey to develop decorative and dimensional stone exhibit pieces for the state of Wyoming to use to promote economic development.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. VASEY, PECK

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Boggs, Caller, Hanes, Hawks, Job, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Burns, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Goodenough, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Schiffer, Scott and Sessions.

Ayes 11 Nays 19 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3007/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Prescription Drug Program]

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Page 20-line 11 After "program" insert "12.".

Page 23-After line 19 Insert:

"12. If 2003 Senate File 35 is enacted into law, in addition to any other amounts appropriated for the prescription drug programs, there is appropriated one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund to the department for purposes of implementing the prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program. In addition, the department is authorized one (1) full-time employee to implement the purposes of this footnote.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CASE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Goodenough, Hanes, Job, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Cathcart, Coe, Geis, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson and Schiffer.

Ayes 22 Nays 8 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3010/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Public Health/Preventive Health & Safety]

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Page 20-line 13 After "Safety" insert "12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "125,000".

Page 23-After line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000.00) shall be expended by the department on the HIV/AIDS prevention program to continue existing program efforts from May 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. No funds appropriated with this footnote shall be used to create any new program.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MASSIE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Decaria, Goodenough, Hanes, Job, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Case, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Roberts, Schiffer and Scott.

Ayes 17 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3001/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): 048. Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities

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Page 20-line 18 After "11." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "711,694"; under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "1,119,266".

Page 23-after line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this appropriation, three hundred seventy-three thousand five hundred fifty-six dollars ($373,556.00) in general funds and one million one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred sixty-six dollars ($1,119,266.00) in federal funds shall be used in the 600 series to provide services to children waiting for assistance on the home and community-based waiver program for children with developmental disabilities. The remaining general fund amount of three hundred thirty-eight thousand one hundred thirty-eight dollars ($338,138.00) shall be used in the 600 series to fund services to children in developmental preschools.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BURNS, ANDERSON, BARTON, COE, HANES, BARRASSO, SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Goodenough, Hanes, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott and Sessions.

Nays: Senator(s) Cathcart, Erb, Geis, Hawks and Vasey.

Ayes 25 Nays 5 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3005/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health [Prescription Drug Program]

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Page 22-line 20 After "2002." insert "A revised plan shall be submitted by May 1, 2003 which shall include a preferred drug list system designed to reduce expenditures on prescription drugs without reducing the quality of patient care.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

SF0001S3013/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 057. Community College Commission

[Public Television]

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Page 25-line 16 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "25,800".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. PECK

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Case, Coe, Devin, Goodenough, Hanes, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts and Sessions.

Nays: Senator(s) Caller, Cathcart, Decaria, Erb, Geis, Hawks, Hines, Meier, Schiffer, Scott and Vasey.

Ayes 19 Nays 11 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3011/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 205. Education – School Finance [Major Maintenance]

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Page 31-line 10 After "Maintenance" insert "3."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "7,035,303S6".

Page 31-After line 32 insert:

"3.  For school year 2003-2004, computations for major maintenance and facility repair and replacement payments to school districts under W.S. 21‑15‑109 shall be based upon a percentage equal to two percent (2%) as prescribed by W.S. 21‑15‑109(c)(vi) and (vii) plus an additional one-half percent (.5%).".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MASSIE

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Decaria, Goodenough, Job, Massie, Mockler, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Barton, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup, Peck, Roberts and Schiffer.

Ayes 12 Nays 18 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3015/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 205. Education – School Finance [School Foundation Program]

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Page 31-line 32 Delete "one and seven-tenths percent (1.7%)" insert "two and one-quarter percent (2.25%)".

Page 38-line 25 After stricken "($35,925,000.00)" delete balance of line and insert "forty million four hundred forty six thousand two hundred seventy dollars ($40,446,270.00).".

Page 38-line 26 Delete.

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS, SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Boggs, Burns, Decaria, Goodenough, Job, Massie, Mockler, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup, Peck, Roberts and Schiffer.

Ayes 10 Nays 20 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3016/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 006. CAPCON – Administration & Information [Governor's Residence]

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Page 32-after line 13 Insert "Governor's Residence"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "372,000S3".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. KUNZ, SCHIFFER, MOCKLER, DEVIN

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Coe, Devin, Geis, Goodenough, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Cathcart, Decaria, Erb, Larson, Massie and Scott.

Ayes 23 Nays 7 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3018/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 303. [EMPLOYEE BENEFITS]

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Delete the Larson Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2021/A) entirely. BOGGS

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Goodenough, Hanes, Job, Kunz, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Roberts, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case, Coe, Geis, Hawks, Hines, Larson, Meier, Peck, Schiffer and Scott.

Ayes 20 Nays 10 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3020/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 303. [EMPLOYEE BENEFITS]

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Delete the Boggs Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3018/A) entirely and further amend as follows:

Page 40-after line 7 In the Larson Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2021/A), in paragraph (iii) created by that amendment, after "executive" delete "branch employee" insert ", judicial and legislative branch employee including employees of the University of Wyoming and the community colleges"; in paragraph (iv) created by that amendment, after "executive" delete "branch employee" insert ", judicial and legislative branch employee including employees of the University of Wyoming and the community colleges"; after paragraph (iv) created by the amendment, insert:

"(v) Three million, three hundred thirty-three thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars ($3,333,333.00) for the purpose of paying the state's contribution to the state health insurance plan for employees electing dependent or family coverage for each qualifying executive, judicial and legislative branch employee including employees of the University of Wyoming and community colleges. The amounts shall be determined by the employees group health insurance section of the department of administration and information.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barton, Goodenough, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Schiffer and Scott.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Massie, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Sessions and Vasey.

Ayes 7 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3006/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 321. Department of Health [Medicaid Caseload Increase]

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Page 43-line 10 After "case-load" insert "or the prescription drug assistance program". SCHIFFER

SF0001S3008/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 321. Department of Health [Medicaid Caseload Increase]

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Page 43-line 12 After "expended." insert "The department of health shall not in the prescription drug assistance program implement the provisions of W.S. 42-4-118(e) unless its projections show the appropriation for that program and the appropriation provided by this section will be fully expended prior to April 1, 2004.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

SF0001S3002/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 In the Mockler, Schiffer Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2017/A) to this line, in "Section 327(c)(intro)" as created by that amendment, delete "joint appropriations committee" insert "joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee". MOCKLER

SF0001S3009/A ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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[CAPITOL BUILDING RESTORATION]

Page 50-After line 10 In the Mockler Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2003/A) to this line, in Section 327(a), after "capitol building repair" insert "upon approval by the state capitol building commission".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER

SF0001S3003/AC (CORRECTED COPY) ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PARTICIPATION-FEASIBILITY STUDY]

Section 327.

(a) There is appropriated fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from the general fund to the legislative service office to procure professional services as necessary to conduct a study of the state employees' and officials' group insurance program and the full benefit package for state employees and officials. The purpose of the study is to provide an objective review of the current program and propose changes which would provide additional insured and employer involvement in the decisions affecting the purchase of health care services.

(b) The study shall be assigned to a joint subcommittee of the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint labor, health and social services interim committee. The subcommittee conducting the study shall report to the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint labor, health and social services interim committee no later than October 1, 2003.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Goodenough, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Case

Ayes 29 Nays 1 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3014.01/AC (CORRECTED COPY) (DIVIDED AMENDMENT) ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[STUDENT PERFORMANCE DATA SYSTEM]

Section 327.

(a)  Based upon the hardware and functionality requirements specified by the standards and body of evidence tracking (SBET) advisory group established by the state superintendent of public instruction, the state department of education shall acquire necessary data software to support the requirements of the body of evidence assessment systems implemented by school districts as required by W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(xxiv) to determine levels of student performance and to comply with state graduation requirements. To implement this section, the department shall develop and issue a request for proposal (RFP) in consultation with the SBET advisory group, enabling software to be fully functional by school year 2004-2005. The SBET advisory group shall assist the department in reviewing and evaluating all proposals submitted in response to the RFP. Following review and evaluation and if a proposal is accepted, meets the requirements of this section and is approved by the SBET advisory group, the state department shall enter into contract to implement the proposal subject to available funds appropriated under subsection (c) of this section sufficient to implement its provisions.

(b)  In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the state department shall purchase necessary server hardware for those districts not capable of using software acquired under this section with existing hardware and shall provide training to school district personnel in the use of computer software for tracking student performance and body of evidence information.

(c)  Four million three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($4,325,000.00) is appropriated from the school foundation program account within the special revenue fund to the state department of education to implement this section.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Job, Kunz, Larson, Mockler, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer and Sessions.

Nays: Senator(s) Barton, Caller, Case, Erb, Geis, Goodenough, Hawks, Hines, Massie, Meier, Northrup, Scott and Vasey.

Ayes 17 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3014.02/AC (CORRECTED COPY) (DIVIDED AMENDMENT) ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[STATEWIDE EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM]

Section 328.

(a)  A design team is established to assist the state superintendent of public instruction in the investigation, development and implementation of a statewide education data system specified under subsection (b) of this section. The design team shall be comprised of the following:

(i)  Two (2) members appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction, with expertise in education data technology and data systems;

(ii)  Two (2) members who are employed by Wyoming school districts as technology directors and are appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction with the advise of district directors of technology;

(iii)  One (1) Wyoming school district superintendent selected by the Wyoming association of school administrators;

(iv)  One (1) member of the Wyoming senate appointed by the president of the senate;

(v)  One (1) member of the Wyoming house of representative appointed by the speaker of the house.

(b)  The statewide education data system shall provide a statewide capability to share and access educational information between school districts and the state, through common labeling and storage of data, both internally for school district use and externally for state and federal data collections. To the extent possible, the data system shall use existing data bases of districts and the state, and focus on acquiring the necessary system components to enable uniform, statewide reporting of educational information.

(c)  The state superintendent of public instruction shall in consultation with the design team established under subsection (a) of this section, develop and issue a request for proposal (RFP) in conformance with this section which at minimum shall include:

(i)  Requirements for universal school district participation in the statewide education data system following complete analysis and review of data systems existing within districts and necessary modifications to achieve district compliancy;

(ii)  Infrastructure necessary to support the statewide education data system;

(iii)  Training requirements for district participation;

(iv)  A thorough review of system feasibility including the use of test surveys and pilot projects.

(d)  The design team shall advise the state superintendent of public instruction in developing the RFP required under this section and assist the state superintendent in reviewing and evaluating all proposals submitted in response to the RFP. Following review and evaluation, the state superintendent shall, if a proposal is accepted and meets the requirements of this section, enter into contract to implement the proposal subject to available funds appropriated under subsection (d) of this section.

(e)  On or before December 31, 2003, and on behalf of the design team, the state superintendent of public instruction shall report to the joint education interim committee on a proposed statewide data system developed pursuant to this section. Recommendations shall be structured to enable implementation during the 2005-2006 school year, and shall include necessary enabling legislation.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS

SF0001S3019/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[BUSINESS REVENUE SURVEY]

Section 327.

(a)  There is appropriated to the department of revenue from the general fund one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to conduct a business revenue income survey as provided in this section.

(b)  In conducting the survey, the department may require any business entity currently doing business in the state to submit to the department an estimate of the gross revenues received from the business entity's operations in the state during the previous calendar year. The reports shall be kept confidential by the department and shall be used only for the purposes of the survey and subsequent legislative study under this section. The survey shall include the following:

(i)  Review possible options for a basis of a business tax including business income tax, franchise fees, gross receipts, net income, net worth, value-added or a combination thereof;

(ii)  Analyze the various rates of business taxes including flat rate, graduated rate or a combination thereof;

(iii)  Analyze the potential impact upon the current Wyoming license tax structure for business entities;

(iv)  Develop and recommend any appropriate tax credits, exemptions or deductions;

(v)  Develop the factors to be used to determine the proper apportionment of assets and income of a business located in more than one (1) state;

(vi)  Consider appropriate tax incentives and abatements.

(c)  The department shall report its findings with any recommendations to the joint revenue interim committee on or before August 31, 2003.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ANDERSON, J

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Goodenough

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Barton, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Case, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Erb, Geis, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Larson, Massie, Meier, Mockler, Northrup, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Vasey.

Ayes 1 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

SF0001S3021/F FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

[Department of Environmental Quality Permitting Task Force]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 In the Mockler, Schiffer Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2017/A) in Section 327, after subsection (g), insert:

"(h) The state engineer, the director of the state oil and gas commission and the director of the department of environmental quality shall serve as advisors to the task force established in this section. Nothing in this section shall prevent any agency from proceeding with streamlining the permitting and compliance process during the work of the task force.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER

SF0001S3022/FC (CORRECTED COPY) FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

[Department of Environmental Quality Permitting Task Force]

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Delete the Mockler, Schiffer Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2017/A), the Mockler Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3002/A) and the Meier Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3021/A) entirely.

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barton, Case, Erb, Geis, Kunz, Larson, Meier, Northrup, Scott and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Goodenough, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Massie, Mockler, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer and Sessions.

Ayes 10 Nays 20 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

2/21/2003 S Passed 3rd Reading

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Senator(s) Barrasso, Boggs, Burns, Caller, Cathcart, Coe, Decaria, Devin, Hanes, Hawks, Hines, Job, Kunz, Massie, Mockler, Peck, Roberts, Schiffer, Sessions and Vasey.

Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, J., Barton, Case, Erb, Geis, Goodenough, Larson, Meier, Northrup and Scott.

Ayes 20 Nays 10 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

2/24/2003 H Received for Introduction

2/24/2003 H Introduced and Referred to H02

2/25/2003 Pursuant to JR 14-1 sent to 3^rd Reading

2/25/2003 H Amendments Considered

SF0001HS001/AC (CORRECTED COPY) ADOPTED

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT

Your Committee No. 2 on Appropriations has reviewed SF0001:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 14-1(e)(1)&(2) the following lists are provided:

Identical amendments:

SF0001S2002/A

SF0001S2004/A

SF0001S2007/A

SF0001S2013/A

SF0001S2020/A

SF0001S2025/A

SF0001S3007/A

SF0001S3010/A

SF0001S3017/A

The following are the other adopted House amendments:

SF0001S2003/A (amended by SF0001S3009/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2006/A AYE 15 NO 45 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2008/A AYE 13 NO 47 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2009/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2014/A AYE 11 NO 49 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2016/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2017/A (amended by SF0001S3002/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2021/A (deleted by SF0001S3018/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S2028/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3001/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3002/A (amends SF0001S2017/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3003/AC AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3005/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3006/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3008/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3009/A (amends SF0001S2003/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3013/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3014.01/AC AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3014.02/AC AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3016/A AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

SF0001S3018/A (deletes SF0001S2021/A) AYE _0 NO 60 AB__ EX__CON__

NICHOLAS, CHAIRMAN

2/25/2003 H 3rd Reading Action Taken: Pursuant to JR14-1, after straw vote referred directly to JCC

2/26/2003 H Appointed JCC01 Members

Nicholas, Boswell, Luthi, Philp and Simpson