General government appropriations. | 24LSO-0491, 1.1 |
FISCAL NOTE
This bill contains appropriations and transfers of $3,752,380,064 from the
GENERAL FUND.
This bill contains de-appropriations of ($89,400,000) from the GENERAL FUND.
This bill contains appropriations and transfers of $2,714,736,850 from the SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT.
This bill contains appropriations of $29,961,600 from WATER DEVELOPMENT ACCT I.
This bill contains an appropriation of $200,000,000 from the LEGISLATIVE STABILIZATION RESERVE ACCOUNT.
This bill contains appropriations of $196,607,635 from the STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND PROJECTS ACCOUNT.
This bill contains appropriations of $2,011,994,830 from FEDERAL FUNDS.
This bill contains appropriations of $662,867,580 from SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.
This bill contains appropriations of $416,954,541 from ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
This bill contains appropriations of $905,627,287 from INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS.
This bill contains appropriations of $169,399,435 from the HIGHWAY FUND.
This bill contains appropriations and transfers of $34,282,802 from the LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT.
This bill contains appropriations of $41,277,763 from the TOBACCO SETTLEMENT
INCOME ACCOUNT.
This bill contains appropriations of $21,804,367 from PENSION FUNDS.
This bill contains an appropriation of $9,785,227 from the MINERS HOSPITAL
PERMANENT LAND FUND.
This bill contains an appropriation of $1,996,018 from the DEFERRED COMPENSATION
FUND.
This bill contains appropriations of $1,661,918 from AGENCY TRUST ACCOUNTS.
This bill contains appropriations of $469,495 from EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS.
This bill contains an appropriation of $1,135,284 from the HOSPITAL PERMANENT
LAND FUND.
This bill contains appropriations of $43,263,902 from the WYOMING TOURISM ACCOUNT.
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This bill contains appropriations of $35,361,003 from OTHER FUNDS IDENTIFIED BY FOOTNOTE.
This bill contains an authorization of 7,149 full-time positions.
This bill contains an authorization of 235 part-time positions.
Prepared by: Dean Temte, LSO Phone: 777-7881
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HB0001
HB0001 | General government appropriations. |
Sponsored By: Joint Appropriations Committee
AN ACT to make appropriations for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026; providing definitions; providing for appropriations and transfers of funds for the period of the budget and for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2024 as specified; providing for carryover of certain funds beyond the biennium as specified; providing for employee positions as specified; providing for duties, terms and conditions and other requirements relating to appropriations for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2024 and the period of the budget as specified; providing for position and other budgetary limitations; authorizing rulemaking; authorizing a charter school; providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction; creating accounts; amending existing law by redirecting revenues for the period of the budget; making conforming amendments; amending and repealing prior appropriations; providing for reports related to appropriations; continuing an account; amending and repealing prior appropriations of COVID-19 relief funds; specifying conditions on the appropriation and expenditure of COVID-19 relief funds; and providing for effective dates.
2/9/2024 Bill Number Assigned
2/12/2024 H Received for Introduction
2/15/2024 H Introduced and Referred to HCOW
2/15/2024 H COW:Considered
2/16/2024 H COW:Passed
HB0001H2048/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(WY Innov. Partnership)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 11 Delete \"7.\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"15,000,000\".
Page 7-lines 11 through 24 Delete entirely.
Page 8-lines 1 through 17 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Representative(s) Henderson, Storer
Ayes 21 Nays 39 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2001.01/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Administration)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 3 After \"3.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"500,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. (a) Of this general fund appropriation, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated for an external consultant to conduct a study to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Wyoming department of transportation's practices and procedures. The office of the governor shall report the results of the study to the joint transportation, highways and military affairs interim committee not later than October 1, 2024. The study authorized by this footnote shall consider the following:
(i) All current practices and procedures implemented by the department;
(ii) Current department procedures for the allocation of any state funds;
(iii) A review of how state funds interact with funds provided by local governments for the purpose of road maintenance;
(iv) A review of the impact and significance of the funding deficit in the highway fund;
(v) Any other topics as determined by the governor.
(b) This appropriation is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Davis, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Trujillo, Winter
Nays: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Clouston, Crago, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Larsen, Lloyd, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Henderson
Ayes 26 Nays 35 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2001.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Administration)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 101-line 21 Delete \"one hundred million dollars\".
Page 101-line 22 Delete \"($100,000,000.00)\" and insert \"seventy million dollars ($70,000,000.00)\".
Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) The state auditor shall transfer thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00) from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the highway fund.
(p) Notwithstanding W.S. 9-4-719(b), the state auditor shall transfer thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00) from the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account to the highway fund.
(q) The state auditor shall transfer thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00) from the general fund to the highway fund.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Brown, Chestek, Lawley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Yin
Nays: (s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Henderson
Ayes 9 Nays 52 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2049/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 3 After \"3.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"2,000,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. (a) Of this general fund appropriation, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated to provide direct financial aid to the state of Texas or for other expenses incurred by the state of Wyoming in supplying appropriate resources to the state of Texas for the purposes of securing the United States border.
(b) The governor is authorized to enter into an agreement on behalf of the state of Wyoming with the state of Texas for the expenditure of these funds in accordance with this footnote and all expenditures of these funds shall be approved by the governor.
(c) No funds shall be expended until the attorney general reviews in writing the legality of any expenditure in accordance with state and federal law and provides that determination to the governor. The governor shall not expend any funds pursuant to this footnote until receiving a determination that the expenditure is in accordance with law.
(d) This appropriation shall not be expended or transferred for any other purpose and any unobligated, unexpended funds remaining on June 30, 2026 shall revert as provided by law.
(e) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in subsection (a) of this footnote not be included in the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Angelos, Slagle
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Brown, Chadwick, Chestek, Nicholas, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Representative Henderson
Ayes 51 Nays 10 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2002/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Homeland Security)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8., 9.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"11,000,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, eight million dollars ($8,000,000.00) is appropriated to the office of homeland security within the governor's office for the state support fund unit for equipment needs associated with responses to hazardous materials. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the governor's office, office of homeland security's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
9. Of this general fund appropriation, three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) is appropriated to the office of homeland security within the governor's office for the state support fund unit for equipment needs associated with responses to weapons of mass destruction by emergency response teams. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the governor's office, office of homeland security's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Niemiec, Byron, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Byron, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Washut, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Clouston, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Locke, Neiman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Western, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 29 Nays 33 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2003/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Homeland Security)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"1,000,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) is appropriated for reimbursing Wyoming law enforcement agencies for expenses associated with lawful volunteer agreements the local law enforcement agencies may enter into to assist border state law enforcement efforts. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative Provenza
Ayes 61 Nays 1 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2004/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Homeland Security)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"500,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated to support the creation of emergency medical services districts through contract support to analyze the existing emergency medical services in Wyoming and to support regional efforts, based upon competitive applications, to develop emergency medical services districts. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dn, Clouston
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Byron, Chestek, Clouston, Harshman, Nicholas, Oakley, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Western, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 13 Nays 49 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2005/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Homeland Security)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"20,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) is appropriated for a feasibility study to assess expansion of the lifesaver program under W.S. 19-13-117 and to assess requirements for dementia training for law enforcement, first responders and other search personnel. The office of homeland security shall report the results of the study to the joint judiciary interim committee not later than October 1, 2024. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dn, Yin
HB0001H2006/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 002. SECRETARY OF STATE
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 8-line 19 Delete \"1.\".
Page 9-lines 6 through 11 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Knapp
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2007/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 007. WYOMING MILITARY DEPARTMENT
(Military Dept. Operation)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 13-line 10 After \"Operation\" insert \"3., 4.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"15,107,275\".
Page 14-after line 23 Insert:
\"3. Of this general fund appropriation, one million seven hundred forty-nine thousand five hundred dollars ($1,749,500.00) is appropriated for purposes of completing an exchange of lands managed by the military department for lands managed by the board of land commissioners. Funds from this appropriation shall only be expended upon approval of a land exchange approved by the board of land commissioners and shall be deposited in the appropriate fund in accordance with law. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
4. Of this general fund appropriation, thirteen million three hundred fifty-seven thousand seven hundred seventy-five dollars ($13,357,775.00) is appropriated for purposes of allowing the military department to make a one (1) time payment for a lease of not less than forty (40) years to the board of land commissioners for purposes of military training activities. This appropriation shall only be expended upon approval of a lease by the board of land commissioners and shall be deposited in the appropriate fund in accordance with law. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. O'Hearn, Harshman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 40 Nays 22 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2008/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 010. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(Natural Resources Div.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 17-line 6 Delete \"not\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Sommers, Crago, Eklund, Lawley
HB0001H2050/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 015. ATTORNEY GENERAL
(Criminal Investigations)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 20-line 16 After \"2.\" insert \", 4.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"285,524\".
Page 21-line 2 After \"Time\" insert \"4.\"; increase Full Time positions by \"1\".
Page 21-after line 19 Insert:
\"4. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred ten thousand five hundred twenty-four dollars ($210,524.00) is appropriated for one (1) full-time special agent employee and support costs to investigate cold cases and seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) is appropriated for contract investigative services to support cold case investigations. These appropriations shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Hornok, Larson, Jt, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Ottman, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Washut, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Clouston, Crago, Haroldson, Heiner, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, Olsen, Pendergraft, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Walters, Ward, Western
Ayes 36 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2009/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 015. ATTORNEY GENERAL
(Peace Off. Stds. & Trng.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 20-line 19 After \"Trng.\" insert \"4.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"194,071\".
Page 21-line 2 After \"Time\" insert \"4.\"; increase Full Time positions by \"1\".
Page 21-after line 19 Insert:
\"4. Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred ninety-four thousand seventy-one dollars ($194,071.00) is appropriated, and of these authorized employees, one (1) full-time position is authorized, for an investigator within the peace officer standards and training commission. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Provenza, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Chadwick, Chestek, Crago, Harshman, Niemiec, Oakley, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Washut, Western, Yin
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Clouston, Conrad, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Northrup, Obermueller, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 14 Nays 48 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2010/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 024. STATE PARKS & CULTURAL RESOURCES
(St. Parks & Hist. Sites)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 24-line 20 After \"Sites\" delete \"7.\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"5,000,000\".
Page 27-lines 2 through 7 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Heiner, Pendergraft, Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Byron, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 25 Nays 37 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2011/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 027. STATE CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 27-line 9 After \"DEPARTMENT\" insert \"1.\".
Page 27-after line 19 Insert:
\"1. As a condition of these appropriations, the state construction department shall not contract any owner's representatives for capital construction projects by using at-will employee contract positions. The state construction department may contract for the services of an owner's representative through a competitive bid and a professional services contract with a qualified business. No increase in the number of at-will employee contract positions are authorized for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026 beyond the number authorized for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
HB0001H2051.01/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 029. WYO WATER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
(Administration)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 037. STATE ENGINEER
(Administration)
(Board of Control Div.)
(Interstate Streams Div.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 27-line 23 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"9,194,152\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"9,194,152 S1\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Neiman, Locke, Slagle, Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Brown
Nays: (s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 1 Nays 61 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2051.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 029. WYO WATER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
(Administration)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 037. STATE ENGINEER
(Administration)
(Board of Control Div.)
(Interstate Streams Div.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 28-line 8 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"57,826\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"57,826 S1\".
Page 28-line 11 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"16,735,426\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"16,735,426 S1\".
Page 28-line 14 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"118,381\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"118,381 S1\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Neiman, Locke, Slagle, Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 26 Nays 36 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2015/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 039. WILDLIFE/NATURAL RESOURCE TRUST
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 29-line 8 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"5,000,000\".
Page 29-line 18 Delete \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\" and insert \"ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00)\".
Page 29-line 19 After \"appropriated\" insert \"to provide grants\".
Page 29-lines 21 through 23 Delete entirely.
Page 29-line 24 Delete \"appropriation.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Crago, Tarver
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Provenza, Sherwood, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Tarver, Walters, Washut, Western, Winter, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Bear, Hornok, Nicholas, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Trujillo, Ward, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan
Ayes 47 Nays 15 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2016/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 039. WILDLIFE/NATURAL RESOURCE TRUST
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 29-line 8 After \"1.\" insert \", 3.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"4,000,000\".
Page 30-after line 8 Insert:
\"3. Of this general fund appropriation, four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) is appropriated for preservation of open spaces by purchase or acquisition of development rights under W.S. 9-15-103(d)(ii) and for the conservation, maintenance, protection and development of Wyoming farmlands and natural resources under W.S. 9-15-103(d)(v). It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the wildlife and natural resource trust's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Northrup, Harshman, Newsome, Sommers
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Byron, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 22 Nays 40 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2052/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2053/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 5 After \"HEALTH\" insert \"15.\".
Page 38-after line 13 Insert:
\"15. (a) No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended for any gender transition or gender reassignment procedures or any procedure for the purpose of procuring or performing an abortion on any person.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this footnote, \"gender transition or gender reassignment procedures\":
(i) Shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
(A) A surgery that aids in gender transitioning or gender reassignment;
(B) A procedure that provides, administers, prescribes or dispenses any of the following prescription drugs that induce transient or permanent infertility:
(I) Puberty suppression or blocking prescription drugs to stop or delay normal puberty;
(II) Supraphysiologic doses of testosterone to females;
(III) Supraphysiologic doses of estrogen to males.
(ii) Shall not include any procedures or treatments that are performed for a person who is born with a medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development, including 46, XX chromosomes with virilization, 46, XY chromosomes with undervirilization or both ovarian and testicular tissue.
(c) For purposes of subsection (a) of this footnote, \"abortion\":
(i) Shall include any instrument, medicine, drug or any other substance, device or means administered with the intent to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman, including the elimination of one (1) or more unborn babies in a multifetal pregnancy, with knowledge that the termination by those means will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the unborn baby;
(ii) Shall not include any of the following:
(A) A procedure to save the life or preserve the health of the unborn baby;
(B) A procedure to remove a dead unborn baby caused by spontaneous abortion or intrauterine fetal demise;
(C) Treatment of a woman for an ectopic pregnancy; or
(D) Treatment of a woman for cancer or another disease that requires medical treatment, which treatment may be fatal or harmful to the unborn baby.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Penn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Ward
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie
Nays: (s) Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Newsome, Nicholas, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Walters, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 45 Nays 17 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2018/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Public Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 12 After \"6.\" insert \", 15.\"; under GENERAL FUND
increase amount by \"250,695\".
Page 38-after line 13 Insert:
\"15. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars ($250,695.00) is appropriated for trauma designations and education. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation be included in the department of health's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 33 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2019/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2017/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Public Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 12 After \"6.\" insert \", 15.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"228,000\"; under FEDERAL FUNDS increase amount by \"1,260,000\".
Page 38-after line 13 Insert:
\"15. (a) The director of the department of health, with the consent of the governor, shall enter into negotiations with the United States department of health and human services to modify or establish a Wyoming Medicaid section 1115 waiver to increase eligibility for covered family planning benefits to men and women under one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level who are under the age of forty-five (45). Benefits shall include coverage for long-acting reversible contraception insertion and removal for women and coverage for vasectomies for men.
(b) Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($128,000.00) and of this federal funds appropriation, one million one hundred sixty thousand dollars ($1,160,000.00) is appropriated for purposes of implementing this footnote, except for the provisions of subsection (c) of this footnote.
(c) Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and of this federal funds appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) is appropriated for targeted outreach efforts to increase long-acting reversible contraception use.
(d) The department of health shall report to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee and the joint appropriations committee not later than September 1, 2025 on the degree to which long-acting reversible contraception use has changed since the implementation of this footnote.
(e) It is the intent of the legislature that these appropriations be included in the department of health's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. These appropriations shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Provenza, Yin
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Crago, Eklund, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Newsome, Nicholas, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Conrad, Davis, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Niemiec, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter, Wylie
Ayes 24 Nays 38 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2078/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Aging)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 21 After \"14.\" insert \", 15.\"; under GENERAL FUND
increase amount by \"1,000,000\".
Page 38-after line 13 Insert:
\"15. Of this general fund appropriation, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) is appropriated to increase the funding for the Wyoming home services program. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation be included in the department of health's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western, Crago
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Tarver, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Bear, Hornok, Jennings, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 45 Nays 17 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2020.01/ADOPTED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Aging)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Wyoming Business Council)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 21 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"314,375\".
Page 38-line 11 After \"appropriation,\" delete balance of line.
Page 38-line 12 Delete line through \"($10,683,048.00)\" and insert \"ten million nine hundred ninety-seven thousand four hundred twenty-three dollars ($10,997,423.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Rodriguez-Williams
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 62 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2020.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Aging)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Wyoming Business Council)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-line 16 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"314,375\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Rodriguez-Williams
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 25 Nays 37 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2021/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 049. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
(Assistance & Services)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 38-line 21 After \"6.\" insert \", 7.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"850,000\"; Under FEDERAL FUNDS increase amount by \"150,000\".
Page 41-after line 4 Insert:
\"7. Of this general fund appropriation, eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) and of this federal fund appropriation one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) is appropriated for rate increases for foster care providers. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Provenza, Conrad, Olsen
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Haroldson, Jennings, Locke, Pendergraft, Penn, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Ayes 49 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2054.01/ADOPTED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 049. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
(Assistance & Services)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 38-line 21 After \"6.\" insert \", 7.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"2,427,097\".
Page 41-after line 4 Insert and renumber as necessary:
\"7. Of this general fund appropriation, two million four hundred twenty-seven thousand ninety-seven dollars ($2,427,097.00) is appropriated to increase the room and board reimbursement rate paid by the department of family services to group homes, residential treatment centers and board of cooperative educational services facilities. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Knapp
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Excused: Representative Oakley
Ayes 36 Nays 25 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2054.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 049. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
(Assistance & Services)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 102-line 16 Delete \"twenty million dollars\".
Page 102-line 17 Delete \"($20,000,000.00)\" and insert \"seventeen million five hundred seventy-two thousand nine hundred three dollars ($17,572,903.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Knapp
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Bear, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Oakley
Ayes 21 Nays 40 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2022/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 051. LIVESTOCK BOARD
(Animal Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 41-line 9 After \"1.\" insert \", 2.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"75,000\".
Page 42-after line 2 Insert:
\"2. Of this general fund appropriation, seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) is appropriated for purposes of acquiring mammoth jackstock donkeys to place on state lands that are leased to grazing lessees and that are located within designated federal bureau of land management wild horse herd management areas to effectuate biological control of federal feral wild horses on those state lands. Nothing in this footnote shall be construed to impose financial responsibility, or to impose a duty to capture and return mammoth jackstock donkeys, on the lessees that have mammoth jackstock donkeys on their leased lands if the donkeys stray onto or remain on federal lands. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the livestock board's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Davis
HB0001H2055/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2023/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 057. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 44-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"12,037,516\".
Page 44-line 22 After \"appropriation,\" delete balance of line.
Page 44-line 23 Delete entirely.
Page 44-line 24 Delete \"($192,443,477.00)\" and insert \"one hundred eighty million three hundred ninety-five thousand nine hundred sixty-one dollars ($180,395,961.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Locke, Heiner
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Conrad, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 23 Nays 39 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2056/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 060. STATE LANDS AND INVESTMENTS
(Mineral Royalty Grants)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 46-line 15 After \"Grants\" insert \"2.\".
Page 47-after line 15 Insert:
\"2. (a) This appropriation shall only be expended for grants and loans for counties, cities and towns:
(i) That have demonstrated to the state loan and investment board that an emergency exists for the project for which a grant or loan is sought; and
(ii) That lack sufficient resources to address the emergency specified in paragraph (i) of this subsection, as determined by the state loan and investment board.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Haroldson, Slagle, Smith
HB0001H2057/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 066. WYOMING TOURISM BOARD
(Wyoming Tourism Board)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 14 Delete \"1.,\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"700,000 S14\".
Page 48-lines 23 through 26 Delete entirely.
Page 49-lines 1 through 3 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Allemand, Banks, Singh
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Niemiec, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Chadwick, Chestek, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Newsome, Nicholas, Northrup, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Stith, Storer, Walters, Yin
Ayes 48 Nays 14 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2058/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 066. WYOMING TOURISM BOARD
(Wyoming Tourism Board)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 14 After \"1.\" delete \", 2.\"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"2,000,000 S14\".
Page 49-lines 5 through 11 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Allemand, Strock
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 22 Nays 40 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2024/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 066. WYOMING TOURISM BOARD
(Wyoming Tourism Board)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 14 After \"2.\" insert \", 3.\".
Page 48-after line 15 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"500,000 S0\".
Page 49-after line 11 Insert:
\"3. Of this other funds appropriation, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)S0 is appropriated from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account. In the event any public Wyoming airport is selected as the site of the national championship air races, the Wyoming tourism board shall distribute this appropriation to the public entity operating the selected airport for purposes of economic development and community assistance. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the Wyoming tourism board's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Walters
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Pendergraft, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Ottman, Penn, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward
Ayes 50 Nays 12 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2059/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 13 After \"WYOMING\" insert \"12.\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. As a condition of these appropriations, the University of Wyoming shall not expend any general funds, federal funds or other funds under its control for any gender studies courses, gender studies academic programs, gender studies co-curricular programs or gender studies extra-curricular programs.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Ward, Pendergraft, Penn
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Conrad, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2025/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. A portion of this general fund appropriation shall be expended for the purpose specified in this footnote. The University of Wyoming shall review opportunities for acquiring property in neighboring states in or near regional medical teaching centers to facilitate Wyoming resident medical education, to facilitate Wyoming resident medical residencies and for Wyoming patients receiving specialized, life-saving care. The University of Wyoming shall report back on its findings to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee, joint education interim committee and joint appropriations committee not later than October 1, 2024.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Brown, Western, Zwonitzer, Dn
HB0001H2060/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2061/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2062/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2063/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. Of this general fund appropriation, fourteen million eight hundred one thousand six hundred nine dollars ($14,801,609.00) is appropriated to the University of Wyoming for the family medical residency practice. Of this appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall only be effective if the University of Wyoming family medical residency practice does not offer or perform any gender transition, gender affirmation or gender reassignment treatments.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Penn, Pendergraft, Ward
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Walters, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 34 Nays 28 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2064/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"100,000\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. Of this general fund appropriation, fourteen million one hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred eighteen dollars ($14,128,818.00) is appropriated for WWAMI medical education instruction and contracts.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Penn, Bear
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 24 Nays 38 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2026/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(Endowments & Matching)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 20 After \"11.\" insert \", 12.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"2,500,000\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. Of this general fund appropriation, two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00) is appropriated for the purpose of providing a state match for funds received by the University of Wyoming or donated funds to be used solely for support for excellence in research, education and extension in ranch and rangeland management, agronomy and soil science. Distribution of this appropriation is conditioned upon a match of funds in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of appropriated general funds to not less than one dollar ($1.00) of matching funds from any other source. This appropriation shall be retained by the state treasurer for distribution in accordance with W.S. 21-16-904. Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1008, 9-2-1012(e) and 9-4-207, any unexpended, unobligated monies from this appropriation shall not revert until June 30, 2030.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Davis, Crago
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Winter, Yin
Nays: Representative(s) Andrew, Chestek, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Locke, Oakley, Pendergraft, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Smith, Storer, Styvar, Ward, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 41 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2065/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(Endowments & Matching)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 20 Delete \"10.,\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"12,000,000\".
Page 53-line 24 Delete entirely.
Page 54-lines 1 through 22 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Haroldson, Penn, Slagle
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 23 Nays 39 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2066/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2079/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2027/ADOPTED (CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Wyoming Business Council)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-line 16 After \"1.\" insert \", 6.\".
Page 63-after line 5 Insert:
\"6. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) is appropriated for the purposes of completing a feasibility study regarding the creation or expansion of generic drug manufacturing or production in Wyoming, with the intent of lowering prescription drug costs for Wyoming residents. The Wyoming business council shall consult with the department of health before completing the study and shall report the results of the study to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee and the joint corporations, elections and political subdivisions interim committee not later than October 1, 2025. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. This appropriation is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
HB0001H2028/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Investment Ready Comm.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-line 18 After \"Comm.\" insert \"6.\".
Page 63-after line 5 Insert:
\"6. Of this general fund appropriation, eight million dollars ($8,000,000.00) is appropriated for grants for infrastructure improvements under W.S. 9-12-601(b) for housing to attract, retain and expand Wyoming's workforce to create additional economic health and a stronger state economy. As a condition to receiving funds for infrastructure grants under this footnote, the grant recipient shall ensure the full amount of the grant funding is calculated, noted and passed to the future homebuyer. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Crago, Larson, JT, Wylie
HB0001H2067/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Economic Divers.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-line 17 Delete \"3.,\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"2,000,000\".
Page 62-lines 11 through 15 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Smith, Pendergraft
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 21 Nays 41 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2068/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-lines 14 through 24 Delete entirely.
Page 62-lines 1 through 24 Delete entirely.
Page 63-lines 1 through 5 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Ward
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 17 Nays 45 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2069/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2030/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2029/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 101. SUPREME COURT
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 66-line 3 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"462,009\".
Page 66-line 17 Increase Full Time positions by \"2\".
Page 67-line 23 Delete \"five hundred thousand dollars\".
Page 67-line 24 Delete \"($500,000.00)\" and insert \"nine hundred sixty-two thousand nine dollars ($962,009.00)\"; delete \"two (2)\" and insert \"four (4)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Newsome, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Washut, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Locke, Neiman, Oakley, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 29 Nays 33 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2031/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(School Support)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 83-line 13 After \"6.\" insert \", 7.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"1,150,000\"; under FEDERAL FUNDS increase amount by \"4,750,000\".
Page 85-after line 12 Insert:
\"7. Of this general fund appropriation, one million one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,150,000.00) is appropriated for the state's share of administrative costs related to the summer electronic benefit transfer within the child nutrition program. Of this federal funds appropriation four million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,750,000.00) is appropriated for the federal share of administrative costs and delivery of summer electronic benefit transfer within the child nutrition program. The department of education is directed to apply for and, if granted, administer the federal program in calendar year 2025 through the expenditure of this appropriation. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Chestek, Berger, Newsome, Oakley
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Byron, Chestek, Newsome, Nicholas, Oakley, Obermueller, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Niemiec, Northrup, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 14 Nays 48 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2032/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 270. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 86-line 13 After \"Administration\" insert \"1.\".
Page 86-after line 19 Insert:
\"1. As a condition of this other funds appropriation, the office of administrative hearings shall provide hearing services to community colleges in accordance with W.S. 9-2-2202(b).\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dn, Brown, Northrup
HB0001H2012/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 038. WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 92-line 8 After \"Administration\" insert \"2.\"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"350,000 SR\".
Page 92-line 12 After \"Time\" insert \"2.\"; increase Full Time positions by \"1\".
Page 93-after line 3 Insert:
\"2. Of this other funds appropriation, three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00)SR is appropriated, and of these authorized employees, one (1) full-time position is authorized as a director and executive secretary. This appropriation shall be for the purposes of identifying, recruiting and hiring a director and executive secretary for the Wyoming gaming commission. The Wyoming gaming commission shall hire a director who has executive experience in the gaming industry, business, financial and personnel management skills, experience with industry trends and developments, experience establishing regulation and compliance and the ability to resolve disputes. Of these full-time positions, one (1) full-time position authorized as a director and executive secretary shall only be effective for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending July 1, 2025 to mitigate the loss of institutional knowledge and disruption to the Wyoming gaming commission and ensure the director has the opportunity to evaluate the Wyoming gaming commission and its operations.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Newsome, Davis
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Ayes 37 Nays 25 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2013/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 038. WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 92-line 8 After \"Administration\" insert \"2.\"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"343,200 SR\".
Page 93-after line 3 Insert:
\"2. Of this other funds appropriation, three hundred forty-three thousand two hundred dollars ($343,200.00)SR is appropriated for up to five (5) at-will employee contract positions within the personal services series (100 series) or through the contractual services series (900 series) as necessary for the purposes of race day staffing and operations at pari-mutuel events to include veterinarians, racing stewards, license clerks and drug testing staff to enhance the ability of the Wyoming gaming commission to respond to additional and overlapping race days. This appropriation shall not be subject to Section 307 of this act. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Davis, Newsome
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Byron, Clouston, Crago, Davis, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Ayes 32 Nays 30 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2014/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 038. WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 92-line 8 After \"Administration\" insert \"2.\"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"217,000 SR\".
Page 93-after line 3 Insert:
\"2. Of this other funds appropriation, two hundred seventeen thousand dollars ($217,000.00)SR is appropriated for one (1) at-will employee position within the personal services series (100 series) or through the contractual services series (900 series) to enhance the ability of the Wyoming gaming commission to respond to a growing gaming industry. This appropriation shall not be subject to Section 307 of this act. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Davis, Newsome
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Stith, Tarver, Walters, Western, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Chestek, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter, Wylie, Yin
Ayes 26 Nays 36 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2070/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2071/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 102-line 25 After \"(k)\" insert \"[Reserved.]\" and delete balance of line.
Page 102-lines 26 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 103-lines 1 and 2 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Bear, Hornok
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Clouston, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Obermueller, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2033/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) The state auditor shall transfer forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) from the general fund to the 988 system trust fund account created under W.S. 35-25-506(a). This appropriation shall be reduced by one dollar ($1.00) for every one dollar ($1.00) up to forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) appropriated to the 988 system trust fund account in 2024 House Bill 0186, as enacted into law.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western, Conrad, Crago, Zwonitzer, Dn
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brown, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Obermueller, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Walters, Ward, Winter
Ayes 37 Nays 25 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2034/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) For purposes of broadband matching funds:
(i) The state auditor shall transfer twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) from funds provided for in this paragraph to the broadband equity access and deployment account, which is hereby created. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer according to law and all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the general fund. The funds to be transferred shall be the first twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) from the general fund that would otherwise be transferred to the budget reserve account under W.S. 9-2-1012(e) after June 1, 2024;
(ii) There is appropriated twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) from the broadband equity access and deployment account created under paragraph (i) of this subsection to the office of the governor for the purpose of providing state matching funds to qualify for federal broadband equity access and deployment grants under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Larsen, L
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dan
Ayes 37 Nays 25 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2072/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 302. [DEFINITION OF AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP]
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Page 1-line 10 Delete \"redefining terms related to school finance\".
Page 1-line 11 Delete \"and\".
Page 104-line 12 Delete \"[DEFINITION OF AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP]\" and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 104-line 14 After \"302.\" delete balance of line and insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 104-lines 15 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 105-lines 1 through 11 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Neiman, Bear, Heiner
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 25 Nays 37 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2035/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 309. [DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARRYOVER]
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Page 121-line 19 After \"account.\" insert \"There is appropriated thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is deposited into the Wyoming state hospital demolition account under this subsection, from the Wyoming state hospital demolition account to the department of health for demolition and abatement of unused or abandoned facilities on the campus of the Wyoming state hospital. Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1008 and 9-4-207, any unexpended, unobligated funds from this appropriation shall not revert until June 30, 2028.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Larsen, L
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Clouston, Davis, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Nicholas, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Walters, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Berger, Byron, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2080/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 310. [LIMITATION ON SALARY INCREASE]
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Page 123-after line 6 Insert:
\"(d) No funds appropriated for personal services (100 series) that remain unexpended due to positions that are vacant at the time of enactment of this act or positions that become vacant during the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026 shall be transferred within any agency to increase salaries or benefits for any position funded in this act. This limitation shall not apply to the University of Wyoming or the department of transportation.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
HB0001H2036/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2037/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2038/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 313. [SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
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Page 128-line 23 Delete \"two million two hundred sixty-\".
Page 128-line 24 Delete \"seven thousand three hundred two dollars ($2,267,302.00)\" and insert \"four million one hundred sixty-six thousand two hundred ninety-two dollars ($4,166,292.00)\"; after \"an\" insert \"elementary charter school in Natrona county school district #1, two (2)\".
Page 128-line 25 Delete the first \"school\" and insert \"schools\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Chestek, Provenza, Storer, Yin
Ayes 58 Nays 4 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2073/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 313. [SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
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Page 131-line 8 Delete \"twenty-seven million two hundred ninety-four thousand six hundred\".
Page 131-line 9 Delete entirely and insert \"twenty-seven million six hundred thirty-four thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars ($27,634,684.00):\".
Page 131-after line 15 Insert:
\"Legislature Uinta #1 Inclement Weather Facility\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Berger
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Harshman, Larson, Jt, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 25 Nays 37 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2074/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2039/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 318. [REVISIONS TO PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS]
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Page 142-line 10 Delete \"twenty-four million five hundred sixty-one thousand\".
Page 142-line 11 Delete \"three dollars ($24,561,003.00)\" and insert \"seventeen million three hundred fifty-nine thousand thirty dollars ($17,359,030.00) is appropriated to the state drinking water revolving loan account and seven million two hundred one thousand nine hundred seventy-three dollars ($7,201,973.00)\".
Page 142-line 12 Delete \"established by W.S.\".
Page 142-line 13 Delete \"16-1-201 through 16-1-207\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
HB0001H2040/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H2041/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 320. [BENCHMARKS AND PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION REVIEW]
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Page 145-line 27 After \"consultant\" insert \", approved by management council in consultation with the governor's office,\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
HB0001H2075/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 321. [STATE BUDGET SYSTEM - REVIEW]
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Page 146-line 15 After \"with the\" insert \"office of the governor,\".
Page 147-line 9 After \"auditor,\" insert \"office of the governor,\".
Page 147-line 11 After \"to the\" delete \"governor and\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
HB0001H2076/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 325. [STATE EMPLOYER-PAID EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS]
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Page 1-line 12 After \"appropriations;\" delete balance of line.
Page 1-line 13 Delete line through \"retirement;\".
Page 150-line 18 Delete \"[STATE EMPLOYER-PAID EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS]\" and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 150-line 20 After \"325.\" insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 150-lines 22 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 151 Delete entirely.
Page 152 lines 1 through 20 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Locke, Heiner
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Obermueller, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2042/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[WYOMING SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR MONUMENT]
Section 330. There is appropriated seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) from the general fund to the department of state parks and cultural resources for repair and installation of the Wyoming Spanish-American War monument. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the standard budget of the department of state parks and cultural resources for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. Of this appropriation, thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($37,500.00) is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, O'Hearn
HB0001H2043/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE SHOOTING COMPLEX OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE CONSULTANTS]
Section 330. There is appropriated fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from the general fund to the legislative service office to assist the state shooting complex oversight task force in hiring consultants to assist with site selection, layout and design to meet the objectives of the Wyoming state shooting complex to be a world class facility that helps drive enhanced economic development for the local community and the state.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Washut
HB0001H2044/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330s. ADDITION TO 300 SECTIONS
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Page 1-line 13 After \"retirement;\" insert \"providing a one-time retirement payment;\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[RETIREMENT - ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS]
Section 330.
(a) One (1) additional payment shall be made on July 1, 2025 to each eligible person receiving a service pension, survivor's pension, retirement benefit, survivor benefit, death benefit or disability pension or benefit under a retirement plan. Each additional payment under this section shall be limited to persons who first began receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2023, either alone or in combination with a member or retired or disabled employee if the person is a survivor. If the person is a survivor, the payment date shall be based on the initial retirement or disability benefit of the applicable employee. Each payment to an eligible person shall be in an amount calculated by multiplying the eligible person's existing annual benefit by one percent (1.0%). The additional payment under this section shall not be ongoing, cumulative or in any way affect any future benefits paid to any person.
(b) There is appropriated seven million three hundred eighty-three thousand dollars ($7,383,000.00) from the general fund to the board of the Wyoming retirement system for the purpose of making the payment as provided in subsection (a) of this section. This amount shall be allocated to each retirement plan on a proportional basis using the amount of payments calculated under subsection (a) of this section. To the extent there are insufficient funds under this section, the Wyoming retirement system shall reduce payments proportionately. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this appropriation shall revert as provided by law on June 30, 2026. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the board's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.
(c) Notwithstanding W.S. 9-3-454, any amount required to make the payment as provided in subsection (a) of this section in addition to the appropriation provided under subsection (b) of this section shall be provided from amounts within the applicable retirement plans and then only in the amount necessary to make payments applicable to persons who receive benefits from the retirement plan from which the money is drawn.
(d) As used in this section, \"retirement plan\" includes all retirement plans administered by the Wyoming retirement board, including the volunteer firefighter, EMT and search and rescue pension plan under W.S. 35-9-616 through 35-9-628. \"Retirement plan\" shall not include the paid firemen plan A administered by the Wyoming retirement board under W.S. 15-5-201 through 15-5-209.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Henderson, Berger, Harshman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chestek, Conrad, Davis, Harshman, Henderson, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Washut, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Clouston, Crago, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Western, Winter, Wylie
Conflicts: Representative Styvar
Ayes 26 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 1
HB0001H2045/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE GRANTS]
Section 330.
(a) There is appropriated thirty-seven million dollars ($37,000,000.00) from the school foundation program account to the department of education to establish a grant program, based upon a school district's average daily membership (ADM) for school year 2024-2025 and school year 2025-2026, to augment amounts within the education resource block grant model available to districts to address the mental health needs of the K-12 student population as provided in this section.
(b) Each district receiving a grant under this section shall report to the department of education the expenditure of amounts awarded under this section, the number of students that received services as a result of the grant and the impact of the services offered as provided by the department.
(c) The department of education shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out this section.
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in this section not be included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.
(e) This section is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Berger, Allred, Northrup, Sommers
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Byron, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, Oakley, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Winter
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H2046/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 1-line 10 After \"by;\" insert \"modifying specified higher education scholarship amounts,\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM]
Section 330.
(a) In addition to amounts awarded pursuant to W.S. 21-13-1304 through 21-13-1306, for academic years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 only, there is appropriated from the Hathaway scholarship expenditure account, created by W.S. 21-16-1302(a), an amount necessary to increase the following scholarship amounts by five percent (5%) per semester:
(i) The Hathaway opportunity scholarship pursuant to W.S. 21-16-1304(a)(i)(A);
(ii) The Hathaway performance scholarship pursuant to W.S. W.S. 21-16-1304(a)(ii)(A);
(iii) The Hathaway honor scholarship pursuant to W.S. W.S. 21-16-1304(a)(iii)(A);
(iv) The Hathaway provisional opportunity scholarship pursuant to W.S. 21-16-1305(a)(i)(A);
(v) The Hathaway needs-based scholarship pursuant to W.S. 21-16-1306.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Northrup, Harshman, Henderson
HB0001H2047/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT LANDS – FIRE SUPPRESSION]
Section 330.
(a) The governor is hereby authorized to reimburse the costs of suppressing fires burning on or that burned on, or originating on or that originated on, any state lands managed by the military department in accordance with this section.
(b) No reimbursement shall be made under this section except upon the written approval of the state forester. The governor and the state forester may consult with the adjutant general as necessary to implement this section.
(c) The governor shall, for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, reimburse fire suppression costs under this section in accordance with all of the following:
(i) The governor shall reimburse costs from the fire protection revolving account created by W.S. 36-2-109;
(ii) If insufficient funds are available in the fire protection revolving account for reimbursement, the governor may reimburse costs from the amount appropriated to the governor for public welfare emergencies under W.S. 9-2-1014.3;
(iii) If insufficient funds are available in the fire protection revolving account and from the appropriation for public welfare emergencies under W.S. 9-2-1014.3 for reimbursement, the governor may borrow funds from the legislative stabilization reserve account in an amount not to exceed twenty million dollars ($20,000,000.00);
(iv) No entity receiving a reimbursement for fire costs under another provision of law or from another source of funds shall receive a reimbursement under this section.
(d) Reimbursements under this section shall be made only for the purposes specified in this section and shall not exceed the actual costs of suppressing fires as specified in this section.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Brown
HB0001H2077/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE PAYMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS]
Section 330.
(a) For the tax year beginning January 1, 2024 only, the number of mills assessed under W.S. 39‑13‑104(d)(i) shall be reduced by seven (7) mills for residential properties and paid for by the department of revenue in lieu of residential property taxpayers as provided in this section;
(b) There is appropriated eighty million dollars ($80,000,000.00) from the general fund to the tax reduction program account, which is hereby created. Funds within the tax reduction program account shall only be expended upon legislative appropriation. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer and all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the general fund.
(c) There is appropriated up to eighty million dollars ($80,000,000.00) from the tax reduction program account to the department of revenue for deposit into the school foundation program account pursuant to the requirements of this section.
(d) The department of revenue shall transfer the amount of the appropriation under subsection (b) of this section to the school foundation program account that is necessary to provide reimbursement for the reduction of mills on residential property as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(e) On or before September 1, county assessors shall certify the amount of revenue that was not collected due to the seven (7) mill reduction on residential property under subsection (a) of this section to the department. On or before October 1 the department shall transfer the necessary amount as determined under subsection (d) of this section to the school foundation program account.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Jennings, Locke, Slagle, Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
2/19/2024 H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0001H3001/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Homeland Security)
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Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8., 9.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"5,500,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) is appropriated to the office of homeland security within the governor's office for the state support fund unit for equipment needs associated with responses to hazardous materials. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the governor's office, office of homeland security's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
9. Of this general fund appropriation, one million five hundred dollars ($1,500,000.00) is appropriated to the office of homeland security within the governor's office for the state support fund unit for equipment needs associated with responses to weapons of mass destruction by emergency response teams. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the governor's office, office of homeland security's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Niemiec, Byron, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 38 Nays 24 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3002/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Administration)
(Homeland Security)
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Delete the Angelos et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2049/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 5-line 7 In the Harshman second reading amendment (HB0001H2003/A) to this line, under GENERAL FUND delete \"1,000,000\" and insert \"2,000,000\".
Page 8-after line 17 In the Harshman second reading amendment (HB0001H2003/A) to this line, delete \"one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)\" and insert \"two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dv
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 36 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3083/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3074/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Natural Resource Policy)
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Page 5-line 8 After \"6.\" insert \", 8.\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. There is appropriated eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) from the federal natural resource policy account to the office of the governor for the purposes of funding the costs of two (2) full-time positions within a statewide association representing counties to enhance county interdisciplinary capability and to protect state and local federal natural resource interests from federal government action in cooperation and coordination with the governor's office. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation be included within the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Davis
HB0001H3058/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 002. SECRETARY OF STATE
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Page 8-line 19 Delete \"1.\".
Page 9-lines 6 through 11 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Knapp, Pendergraft, Smith, Ward
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Conflicts: Wylie
Ayes 27 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 1
HB0001H3003/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 002. SECRETARY OF STATE
(Administration)
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Page 8-line 21 After \"2.\" insert \", 3.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"250,000\".
Page 9-after line 21 Insert:
\"3. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) is appropriated for reimbursement of expenses for Wyoming's delegation to a convention of the states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution if such a convention is called during the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Olsen, Berger, Crago, Zwonitzer, Dn
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Olsen, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Clouston, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter, Yin
Ayes 29 Nays 33 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3004/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 003. STATE AUDITOR
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 002. SECRETARY OF STATE
Section 004. STATE TREASURER
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Knapp et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3058/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 10-line 1 After \"AUDITOR\" insert \"2.\".
Page 10-after line 13 Insert:
\"2. No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended without specific legislative authorization for the state auditor or the state auditor's office to initiate any litigation or participate in any litigation initiated in a court outside of Wyoming in which the state, the state auditor or the state auditor's office is not a named party.\".
Page 10-line 15 After \"TREASURER\" insert \"3.\".
Page 11-after line 17 Insert:
\"3. No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended without specific legislative authorization for the state treasurer or the state treasurer's office to initiate any litigation or participate in any litigation initiated in a court outside of Wyoming in which the state, the state treasurer or the state treasurer's office is not a named party.\".
Page 83-line 5 After \"5.\" insert \", 7.\".
Page 85-after line 12 Insert:
\"7. No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended without specific legislative authorization for the state superintendent of public instruction or the department of education to initiate any litigation or participate in any litigation initiated in a court outside of Wyoming in which the state, the state superintendent of public instruction or the department of education is not a named party.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, Newsome
HB0001H3005/ADOPTED (CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 004. STATE TREASURER
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 10-line 15 After \"TREASURER\" insert \"3.\"
Page 11-after line 17 Insert:
\"3. Beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, the state treasurer is authorized to invest a sum not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) per fiscal year and keep invested thereafter, from the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account, in bonds issued by the Wyoming community development authority to finance loans made to first-time homebuyers at a mortgage interest rate not to exceed three and one-half percent (3.5%) and subject to any mortgage conditions and requirements that the state treasurer determines will ensure the greatest return on investment for the state. The limitation on specific public purpose investments under W.S. 9-4-715(n) shall not apply to investments made under this footnote.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Crago, Newsome
HB0001H3075/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 004. STATE TREASURER
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 11-after line 17 In the Harshman, et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3005/AC) to this line, delete \"permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account\" and insert \"legislative stabilization reserve account\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, Harshman
HB0001H3059/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 006. ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
(General Services)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 12-line 5 Delete \", 2.\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"350,000\".
Page 13-lines 1 through 6 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Slagle
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Representative Harshman
Ayes 21 Nays 40 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3077/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3006/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 015. ATTORNEY GENERAL
(Law Office)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 20-line 13 After \"1.\" insert \", 4.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"100,000\".
Page 21-after line 19 Insert:
\"4. Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) is appropriated for a third-party contractor to investigate mailers that fail to comply with Wyoming statutory requirements regarding campaign advertising.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Byron, Larson, JT, Wylie
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 36 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3007/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 024. STATE PARKS & CULTURAL RESOURCES
(St. Parks & Hist. Sites)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 24-line 20 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"4,950,000\".
Page 27-lines 2 through 7 Delete entirely and insert:
\"7. Of this general fund appropriation, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) is appropriated to conduct a feasibility study and development plan for the high plains research station and arboretum to determine if state operation of the facility would be beneficial to the state. The feasibility study shall evaluate any environmental liabilities or risks that the state would assume.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Heiner, Pendergraft, Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Clouston, Conrad, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3008/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 027. STATE CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
(Operations)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 27-line 11 After \"Operations\" insert \"1.\".
Page 27-after line 19 Insert:
\"1. The state construction department may utilize project funds through the duration of a project to procure owner's representative services based on the complexity of the project. All contractual services shall be procured through competitive bid and a professional services contract with a qualified business. The department is authorized up to three (3) at-will employee contract positions within the personal services series (100 series) or through the contractual service series (900 series) for purposes of owner's representative services under this footnote.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
HB0001H3009/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3081/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Behavioral Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 16 After \"13.\" insert \", 15.\".
Page 38-after line 13 Insert:
\"15. (a) As a condition of this general fund appropriation, the department of health shall take the following actions related to planning and demolition at the Wyoming state hospital:
(i) The department shall not demolish the boiler house, identified as building number two (2) in the feasibility study, but may remove or remodel the internal components of the building;
(ii) The department shall not fill in any underground tunnels that have not been filled in as of the effective date of this act;
(iii) The department shall not demolish the following buildings identified in the feasibility study:
(A) Staff residence, building number eight (8);
(B) Duplex residence, building number nine (9);
(C) Clark hall annex, staff residence apartments, building number fifteen (15);
(D) Clark hall dormitory, building number sixteen (16).
(b) Before revising any design plans, requests for proposal or bid documents in accordance with this footnote, the department of health shall determine what costs will be incurred as a result of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall enter into an agreement with the city of Evanston for the city to incur any costs as a result of changes to design plans, requests for proposal or bid documents as a result of subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Nothing in this footnote shall be construed to impair or alter any agreement or contract entered into before the effective date of this act.
(d) As used in this footnote, \"feasibility study\" means appendix A.1 of the Wyoming assessment and feasibility study for the repurposing of the Wyoming state hospital campus from December 2021.
(e) This footnote is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Conrad, Sherwood
HB0001H3010/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 38-after line 13 In the Penn et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2053/A) to this line, in subparagraph (C) created by that amendment, delete \"or\"; after subparagraph (D) created by that amendment, insert:
\"(E) A procedure to prevent the death of the pregnant woman, a substantial risk of death for the pregnant woman because of a physical condition or the serious and permanent impairment of a life-sustaining organ of a pregnant woman; or
(F) An abortion for a woman when the pregnancy is the result of incest as defined by W.S. 6-4-402 or sexual assault as defined by W.S. 6-2-301.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Crago
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Lawley, Locke, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Ayes 33 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3011/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3012/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Behavioral Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 17 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"4,096,776 S5\".
Page 37-line 23 Delete \"twelve million two hundred ninety thousand\".
Page 37-line 24 Delete \"three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($12,290,328.00)S5\" and insert \"sixteen million three hundred eighty-seven thousand one hundred four dollars ($16,387,104.00)S5\".
Page 38-line 1 Delete \"twelve million two hundred\".
Page 38-line 2 Delete entirely and insert \"sixteen million three hundred eighty-seven thousand one hundred four dollars ($16,387,104.00)S5\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Byron
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Ward, Winter
Ayes 41 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3060/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 049. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
(Assistance & Services)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 38-line 20 Delete \"2.,\".
Page 39-lines 15 through 18 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Bear
HB0001H3013/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 049. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
(Assistance & Services)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 38-line 21 After \"6.\" insert \", 7.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"1,150,000\"; under FEDERAL FUNDS increase amount by \"4,750,000\".
Page 41-after line 4 Insert:
\"7. Of this general fund appropriation, one million one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,150,000.00) is appropriated for the state's share of administrative costs related to the summer electronic benefit transfer within the child nutrition program. Of this federal funds appropriation four million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,750,000.00) is appropriated for the federal share of administrative costs and delivery of summer electronic benefit transfer within the child nutrition program. The department of family services is directed to apply for and, if approved, administer the federal program in calendar year 2025 through the expenditure of this appropriation. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the department of family service's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Chestek, Berger, Newsome, Oakley
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Washut, Winter
Ayes 36 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3014/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 057. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 44-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"12,037,516\".
Page 44-line 22 After \"appropriation,\" delete balance of line.
Page 44-line 23 Delete entirely.
Page 44-line 24 Delete \"($192,443,477.00)\" and insert \"one hundred eighty million three hundred ninety-five thousand nine hundred sixty-one dollars ($180,395,961.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Locke, Heiner, Neiman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 22 Nays 40 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3061/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3015/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 066. WYOMING TOURISM BOARD
(Wyoming Tourism Board)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 14 After \"2.\" insert \", 3.\".
Page 48-after line 15 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"150,000 S0\".
Page 49-after line 11 Insert:
\"3. (a) Of this other funds appropriation, one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00)S0 is appropriated from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account for a comprehensive feasibility study for the establishment of a veterans' museum in Casper as provided in this footnote. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. The Wyoming tourism board shall work collaboratively with the military department, department of state parks and cultural resources and state construction department in preparation of the feasibility study, which shall be delivered to the joint appropriations committee, joint travel, recreation, wildlife and cultural resources interim committee and joint transportation, highways and military affairs interim committee not later than October 15, 2024 and shall include:
(i) Establishment of parameters for design, construction and operations;
(ii) Evaluation of potential market support and a forecast for annual attendance;
(iii) The potential for break-even financial performance and the corresponding level of required capital investment;
(iv) Financial forecasts of physical parameters and operation;
(v) Recommendations for future action, any associated capital construction and initial operating budgets.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. O'Hearn, Harshman, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Western, Winter
Ayes 40 Nays 22 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3016/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 066. WYOMING TOURISM BOARD
(Wyoming Tourism Board)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 14 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"1,000,000 S14\".
Page 49-line 5 Delete \"two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)S14\" and insert \"one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)S14\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Allemand
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Angelos, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 21 Nays 41 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3017/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3082/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Penn et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2063/AC) entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Walters, Washut, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Western, Winter
Ayes 33 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3018/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"250,000\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) is appropriated for the University of Wyoming family medical residency practice for purposes of adjunct faculty, counselors and other resources for prenatal care for pregnant mothers and for veterans' mental health, medication management and suicide prevention screening. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dn, Conrad, Lawley, Obermueller
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Washut, Winter
Ayes 37 Nays 25 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3019.01/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
(Endowments & Matching)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\"; under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"1,730,854\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Ward, Pendergraft, Penn
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Angelos, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 25 Nays 37 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3019.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
(Endowments & Matching)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 20 After \"11.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. No funds from this appropriation shall be expended on the office of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Wyoming or on any diversity, equity and inclusion program, activity or function.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Ward, Pendergraft, Penn
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter
Nays: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3020/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3056/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 069. WICHE
(Administration & Grants)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. A portion of this general fund appropriation may be expended to conduct the purposes of this footnote. The University of Wyoming shall review opportunities, feasibility and costs associated with expanding medical education and training for Wyoming students, including broader use of WICHE, expanded agreements with WWAMI and new relationships with public universities in the western regional United States. The results of the review and recommendations shall be reported to the joint education interim committee and joint appropriations committee not later than October 1, 2024.\".
Page 56-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"1,301,077\".
Page 56-line 12 Delete \"seven hundred fifteen thousand\".
Page 56-line 13 Delete \"dollars ($715,000.00)\" and insert \"two million sixteen thousand seventy-seven dollars ($2,016,077.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Conflicts: Representative Stith
Ayes 35 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 1
HB0001H3021/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Economic Divers.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 63-line 1 After \"initiative.\" delete balance of line.
Page 63-lines 2 through 5 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Stith
HB0001H3022/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Investment Ready Comm.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 61-line 18 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"29,000,000\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Smith
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 23 Nays 39 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3023/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 101. SUPREME COURT
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 66-line 3 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"184,414\".
Page 66-line 17 Increase Full Time positions by \"1\".
Page 67-line 23 Delete \"five hundred thousand dollars\".
Page 67-line 24 Delete \"($500,000.00)\" and insert \"six hundred eighty-four thousand four hundred fourteen dollars ($684,414.00)\"; delete \"two (2)\" and insert \"three (3)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Newsome
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Clouston, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 31 Nays 31 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3024/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 101. SUPREME COURT
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 66-line 3 After \"2.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND
increase amount by \"310,560\".
Page 66-line 17 Increase Full Time positions by \"1\".
Page 69-after line 4 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, three hundred ten thousand five hundred sixty dollars ($310,560.00) is appropriated, and one (1) full time position is authorized, for the salary and benefits of a behavioral health services manager within the administrative office of the courts.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Olsen, Washut
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Clouston, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 31 Nays 31 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3025/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 205. EDUCATION-SCHOOL FINANCE
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 81-line 18 After \"1.\" insert \", 2.\".
Page 83-after line 3 Insert:
\"2. (a) As a condition of the appropriation to this agency for reimbursement of school district transportation expenses pursuant to W.S. 21-13-320, for school years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, for replacement of vehicles by purchase or lease:
(i) Notwithstanding W.S. 21-3-131(b)(iv) and (c), seatbelts shall be optional;
(ii) Bucket seats shall be included in the base price calculated by the agency for school buses utilized for transporting students for high school activities sanctioned by the Wyoming high school activities association;
(iii) In addition to the requirements of W.S. 21-13-320(g)(ii), fleet sizes shall be on a district-by-district basis and reflect the needs of each school district;
(iv) Notwithstanding W.S. 21-13-320(g)(iii), the replacement schedule shall be as follows:
(A) Multipurpose passenger vehicles shall be eligible for replacement after twelve (12) years or one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000) miles, whichever occurs first;
(B) Type A school buses shall be eligible for replacement after fourteen (14) years or two hundred thousand (200,000) miles, whichever occurs first;
(C) Type C school buses shall be eligible for replacement after fourteen (14) years or two hundred thousand (200,000) miles, whichever occurs first;
(D) Type D school buses shall be eligible for replacement after fourteen (14) years or two hundred thousand (200,000) miles, whichever occurs first.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Northrup
HB0001H3062/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(Leadership, Finance & IT)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 83-line 19 Decrease Full Time positions by \"1\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Bear
HB0001H3026/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(Accountability & Commun.)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 83-line 10 After \"Commun.\" insert \"7.\".
Page 85-after line 12 Insert:
\"7. A portion of this general fund appropriation shall be expended to conduct the purposes of this footnote. In coordination with the materials provided to school district teachers and school administrators by the department of education on suicide prevention education under W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxv), the department of education shall incorporate a statewide survey on the status of school district programs on suicide prevention. The department of education shall provide the results of the survey to the joint education interim committee not later than August 15, 2024 and August 15, 2025.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Northrup
HB0001H3057.01/ADOPTED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 83-line 5 After \"5.\" insert \", 7.\".
Page 85-after line 12 Insert:
\"7. As a condition of the appropriation to this agency, the department of education shall assist the joint education interim committee in the study of early childhood education and the establishment of a half-day prekindergarten program available to all children statewide. Not later than August 1, 2024, the department shall report to the joint education interim committee on existing programs and the funds appropriated by the state for the delivery or support of early childhood education. The report shall identify programs that address the delivery of prekindergarten and shall contain recommendations to establish a prekindergarten program statewide, including any recommended legislation to authorize the program.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Storer
HB0001H3057.02/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACCOUNT AND STUDY]
Section 330.
(a) The state auditor shall transfer two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000.00) from the school foundation program account to a prekindergarten education account, which shall be created by the state auditor in accordance with W.S. 9-4-214(a), 9-4-217(d) and this subsection. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer pursuant to law and all investment earnings from the account shall be deposited to the account. Funds in the account shall be expended only upon further legislative action and only for the purpose of establishing a statewide prekindergarten program available to every child in Wyoming.
(b) The joint education interim committee shall study early childhood education during the 2024 interim, to include identification of existing programs and funds appropriated by the state for delivery or support of early childhood education. The joint education interim committee may sponsor any legislation necessary to implement delivery of a half-day prekindergarten program available to every child in Wyoming.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Storer
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Chestek, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Western, Yin
Nays: (s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 6 Nays 56 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3027/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 206. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 84-line 2 After \"biennium.\" insert \"It is the intent of the legislature that any expenditures by the department of education pursuant to this footnote be documented and included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dv, Banks, Eklund
HB0001H3028/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 038. WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 93-after line 3 In the Davis, et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2013/A) to this line, in footnote 2. inserted by that amendment, after \"other purpose.\" insert \"This appropriation is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Zwonitzer, Dv
HB0001H3029/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 038. WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 92-line 25 After \"safety.\" insert \"Based on industry standards, the study shall also identify gaps in Wyoming law that affect or may affect the security, integrity or fairness of gaming activities, such as statutes identifying key personnel who should be required to obtain a gaming license or permit, grounds for denying an application for a license or permit and processes and procedures to address non-compliance with gaming laws and regulations, such as the issuance of notice of violation and closure orders.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Walters
HB0001H3030/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 3. Capital Construction
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
Section 312. [COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION AND MATCHING FUNDS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 1-line 9 After \"limitations;\" insert \"providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction;\".
Page 100-after line 19 Insert:
\"[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 3.
(a) Appropriations for projects in this section remain in effect until the project is completed, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated for projects under this section shall be expended only on the projects specified and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining upon completion of a project shall revert to the accounts from which they were appropriated, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated in this section are intended to provide a maximum amount for each project from any source excluding contingency funding and shall not be construed to be an entitlement or guaranteed amount.
(b) The following sums of money are appropriated for the capital construction projects specified:
(i) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the state construction department:
Section 027. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SBC - Contingency 17,000,000 S13 17,000,000
MIL - Guernsey Entry 4,800,000 4,800,000
MIL - FE Warren Power 51,000,000 51,000,000
SCD – Enterprise
Lvl I & Lvl II 1. 1,750,000 S13 1,750,000
SCD – Riverton State
Office Bldg. – Reno.2., 3. 8,000,000 S13 8,000,000
DFS - Boys School
Maint. Storage 1,590,390 S13 1,590,390
CWC – Jackson Outreach Ctr. 1,000,000 S13 1,000,000
OSLI - Helibase Complex 7,516,286 S13 7,516,286
__________ ____________ ____________ __________
TOTALS 0 55,800,000 36,856,676 92,656,676
1. (a) This appropriation is for level I and II studies for the following projects:
(i) Department of administration and information - combined laboratories facility renovation;
(ii) Department of agriculture - dairy barn;
(iii) Department of administration and information - master plan studies for state facilities outside of Cheyenne;
(iv) Department of agriculture - master plan follow-up.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after funds are obligated for all studies specified in subsection (a) of this footnote, any remaining unobligated funds from this appropriation are authorized for expenditure on any level I or II master plan studies approved by the state building commission.
2. This appropriation is for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project. This appropriation is contingent upon the acquisition of an office building by the state for the Riverton state office building project. Funds from this appropriation shall be prioritized for the renovation of the second floor of the office building prior to any other expenditures.
3. This appropriation shall be reduced by one dollar ($1.00)S13 for each one dollar ($1.00) that is reappropriated to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project under Section 331 of this act.
(ii) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the department of state parks and cultural resources:
Section 024. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SPCR - Outdoor Rec. 6,600,000 SR 6,600,000
SPCR - Terr. Prison 210,000 SR 210,000
SPCR - Water Fac. 300,000 SR 300,000
SPCR - Quebec 01 Fac. 25,000 SR 25,000
TOTALS 0 0 7,135,000 7,135,000\".
Page 126-line 1 Delete \"Section 8 of 2024 House\".
Page 126-line 2 Delete \"Bill 0135\" and insert \"Section 398 of this act\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL DEMOLITION ACCOUNT – AUTHORIZATION]
Section 330. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the Wyoming state hospital demolition account for purposes of the demolition and abatement of unused or abandoned facilities on the campus of the Wyoming state hospital under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027, footnote 3, up to three million four hundred twenty-nine thousand five hundred seventy-four dollars ($3,429,574.00), or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reappropriated to the department of health for purposes of demolition of two (2) storage buildings and replacement of a storage building.
[RIVERTON STATE OFFICE BUILDING RENOVATION - AUTHORIZATION]
Section 331. Any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the general fund to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton State Office under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027 is hereby reappropriated to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project.
[REVERSION - JACKSON OUTREACH CENTER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 398. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the strategic investments and projects account for the central Wyoming college Jackson outreach center under 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 49, Section 4(a)(i), Section 027, ten million three hundred thirty-five thousand four hundred seventy-eight dollars ($10,335,478.00)S13, or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reverted to the strategic investments and projects account.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, Larsen, L, Walters
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Excused: Representative Banks
Ayes 37 Nays 24 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3031/ADOPTED
Section Under Consideration:
Section 3. [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 100-after line 19 In the Nicholas third reading amendment (HB0001H3030/A) to this line, in section 3., section 027 inserted by that amendment, after \"PROGRAM\" insert:
\"DFS – Stolt Hall Demo. 37,014,172 S13 37,014,172\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter, Yin
Ayes 33 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3032/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 3. [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 100-after line 19 In the Nicholas third reading amendment (HB0001H3030/A) to this line, in section 3., section 027 inserted by that amendment, after \"PROGRAM\" insert:
\"GCCD - Enzi Center 33,340,000 PR 33,340,000\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER I]
Section 330. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept the transfer of ownership from the city of Gillette of five (5) facilities totaling approximately seventy-eight thousand six hundred fifty-three (78,653) square feet consisting of the carter health science center, tanner village 1, tanner village 2, tanner village 3 and inspiration hall. To the extent these facilities qualify and are owned by the Gillette community college district, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.
[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER II]
Section 331. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept the transfer of ownership from the northern Wyoming community college district of six (6) facilities totaling approximately two hundred twelve thousand seven hundred ninety-eight (212,798) square feet consisting of technical education center A, technical education center B, pronghorn center, tanner village 4, high plains grill and Gillette college agricultural complex. To the extent these facilities qualify and are owned by the Gillette community college district, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Clouston
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 62 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3033/ADOPTED (CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 3. [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 100-after line 19 In the Nicholas third reading amendment (HB0001H3030/AC) to this line, in section 3., section 027 inserted by that amendment, after \"PROGRAM\" insert:
\"DOH – VH Remodel 4. 69,000,000 69,000,000\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Crago
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Pendergraft, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Conflicts: Representative Styvar
Ayes 38 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 1
HB0001H3034/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 102-line 2 After \"(f)\" delete balance of line and insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 102-lines 3 through 8 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Locke, Hornok
HB0001H3078/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3084/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Haroldson third reading amendment (HB0001H3078/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 103-line 4 Delete \"two million three hundred forty\".
Page 103-line 5 Delete \"thousand dollars ($2,340,000.00)\" and insert \"three million three hundred forty thousand dollars ($3,340,000.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Davis, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Nicholas, Obermueller, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Stith, Storer, Walters, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie
Ayes 21 Nays 41 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3063/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3035/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3079/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 303. [CARRYOVER APPROPRIATIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 107-line 15 Delete \"[STATE CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT – ACOUSTICS]\" and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 107-line 17 After \"(e)\" insert \"[Reserved.]\" and delete balance of line.
Page 107-lines 18 through 26 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Haroldson
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Hornok, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 21 Nays 41 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3036/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 309. [DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARRYOVERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 121-line 19 After \"account.\" insert \"There is appropriated thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is deposited into the Wyoming state hospital demolition account under this subsection, from the Wyoming state hospital demolition account to the department of health, to be administered by the state construction department, for demolition and abatement of unused or abandoned facilities on the campus of the Wyoming state hospital. Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1008 and 9-4-207, any unexpended, unobligated funds from this appropriation shall not revert until June 30, 2028.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Larsen, L
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Ayes 38 Nays 24 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3037/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 312. [COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION AND MATCHING FUNDS]
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Page 123-line 20 Delete \"[COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION AND MATCHING FUNDS]\" and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 123-line 22 After \"312.\" insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Pages 123-lines 24 through 28 Delete entirely.
Pages 124 and 125 Delete entirely.
Page 126-lines 1 and 2 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Heiner
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Byron, Davis, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 24 Nays 38 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3038/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 313. [SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
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Page 129-line 7 After \"(iii)\" delete balance of line and insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 129-lines 8 through 16 Delete entirely.
Page 129-line 18 After \"(iv)\" delete balance of line and insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 129-lines 19 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 130-lines 1 and 2 Delete entirely.
Page 130-line 5 After \"projects,\" delete balance of line.
Page 130-line 6 Delete entirely and insert \"thirty-three million four hundred six thousand one hundred sixty-five dollars ($33,406,165.00):\".
Page 130-after line 21 Insert:
\"10-11 Sweetwater #1 High School\".
Page 131-line 26 After \"(ix)\" delete balance of line and insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 131-lines 27 and 28 Delete entirely.
Page 132-lines 1 through 3 Delete entirely.
Page 132-line 17 Delete \"ten million\".
Page 132-line 18 Delete entirely.
Page 132-line 19 Delete \"($10,436,886.00)\" and insert \"four million six thousand four hundred fifteen dollars ($4,006,415.00)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Pendergraft, Neiman
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Smith, Strock, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 15 Nays 47 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3039/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 313. [SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
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Page 131-line 8 Delete \"twenty-seven million two hundred ninety-four thousand six hundred\".
Page 131-line 9 Delete entirely and insert \"twenty-seven million six hundred thirty-four thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars ($27,634,684.00):\".
Page 131-after line 15 Insert:
\"Legislature Uinta #1 Inclement Weather Facility\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Berger
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Walters, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Burkhart, Jr, Davis, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter
Ayes 31 Nays 31 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3040/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 314. [MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX DIVERSION]
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Page 132-line 23 Delete \"39-14-801(d)(intro)\" and insert \"39-14-801(b)(v), by creating a new paragraph (vi) and by renumbering (vi) as (vii), (d)(intro)\".
Page 132-after line 27 Insert:
\"(b) Before making distributions from the severance tax distribution account under subsections (c) through (e) of this section, an amount equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the amount of tax collected under W.S. 39-14-104(a)(i) and (b)(i) and 39-14-204(a)(i) for the same period shall be deposited as follows:
(v) For fiscal year years 2023 and 2024 through and fiscal year years 2027 and 2028, these funds shall be deposited equally to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund and to the common school account within the permanent land fund;
(vi) For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, these funds shall be deposited to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund;
(vi)(vii) For fiscal year 2029 and thereafter these funds shall be deposited two-thirds (2/3) to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund and one-third (1/3) to the common school account within the permanent land fund.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok, Bear
HB0001H3064/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3041/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3042/FAILED
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Section Under Consideration:
Section 318. [REVISIONS TO PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS]
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Page 139-line 24 After \"creating\" delete \"a\".
Page 139-line 25 Delete \"subsection (f)\" and insert \"subsections (f) and (g)\".
Page 141-after line 8 Insert:
\"(f) Of any unobligated, unexpended funds appropriated under this section, there is appropriated three million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,350,000.00) to the office of the governor for the purposes specified in this subsection. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds appropriated in this subsection shall not require any match before expenditure in accordance with this section:
(i) Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to be expended for administrative purposes;
(ii) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for the development of a project based on the model of the industrial heartland area in Alberta, Canada;
(iii) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to encourage the development and construction of natural gas to liquid fuels facilities in the state of Wyoming;
(iv) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to encourage the development and construction of electronics manufacturing facilities in Wyoming;
(v) Eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) to improve Wyoming's access to and growth in domestic and international markets for Wyoming's products and natural resources;
(vi) One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to develop Wyoming's energy initiatives, including but not limited to baseline water testing, carbon dioxide pipeline corridors, an energy atlas, hydrogen projects, trona projects, soda ash projects, liquid natural gas infrastructure planning and hybrid energy solutions and strategies;
(vii) One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to develop economic development initiatives likely to provide a substantial public benefit to the state of Wyoming, including but not limited to opportunities for economic development and land purchases along Wyoming's interstate and major transportation corridors, the creation, development or purchase of museums in Wyoming and the development or expansion of major tourist events in Wyoming;
(viii) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to encourage the research or development of flat glass manufacturing in Wyoming;
(ix) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to encourage the research or development of semiconductor device manufacturing including computer processors in Wyoming;
(x) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to encourage the research or development of data mining facilities in Wyoming.\".
Page 141-line 10 Delete \"(f)\" and insert \"(g)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Larson, JT, Wylie
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Berger, Harshman, Larson, Jt, Nicholas, Niemiec, Provenza, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Wylie, Yin
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 10 Nays 52 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3043/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 318. [REVISIONS TO PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS]
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Page 139-line 26 Delete \"a new subsection\" and insert \"new subsections\"; after \"(d)\" insert \"and (e)\".
Page 143-after line 17 Insert:
\"(d) There is appropriated one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the general fund to the Wyoming business council for grants to cities, towns, counties or political subdivisions for major maintenance or water and sewer infrastructure development of public rodeo arenas or public fairgrounds to enhance economic development pursuant to W.S. 9-12-104(a)(xvii) and 9-12-104(b).\".
Page 143-line 19 Delete \"(d)\" and insert \"(e)\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Berger
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Berger, Chestek, Nicholas, Northrup, O'hearn, Provenza, Stith, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Niemiec, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 13 Nays 49 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3044/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3045/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 318. [REVISIONS TO PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS]
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Page 143-line 13 Strike \"former school\"; after \"centers\" insert \".\" and strike balance of line.
Page 143-lines 14 through 17 Strike entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Larson, JT
HB0001H3065/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 318. [REVISIONS TO PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS]
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Page 143-line 17 After \"section\" insert \"or to complete preservation of a city or town facility regardless of whether the city or town has received previous funding from the Wyoming business council\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western
HB0001H3066/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 319. [EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - VACANT POSITIONS]
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Page 144-line 17 Delete \"[EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION – VACANT POSITIONS]\" and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 144-line 19 After \"319.\" insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 144-lines 21 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 145-lines 1 through 21 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Slagle, Knapp
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 23 Nays 39 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3046/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 323. [LARGE PROJECT ENERGY MATCHING FUNDS]
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Page 148-line 4 Delete \"two hundred\".
Page 148-line 5 Delete \"million dollars ($200,000,000.00)\" and insert \"one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00)\".
Page 149-line 9 After \"made.\" insert \"No funds from this appropriation shall be obligated or expended except upon further legislative authorization.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok, Heiner
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter, Yin
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 23 Nays 39 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3076/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 324. [BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS - SALE AUTHORIZATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS]
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Page 149-line 18 After \"schools.\" insert \"Proceeds of the sale may be used to acquire private or federal lands in the area commonly called the checkerboard area in southwest Wyoming.\".
Page 150-after line 16 Insert:
\"(d) As a condition of the sale authorized in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the governor shall first make a determination that the United States Bureau of Land Management's record of decision for the Rock Springs planning area does not select Alternative B with respect to rights of way proposed Bureau of Land Management actions 6201, 6206, 6209 or 6210 as depicted on Map 2-22 and does not select Alternative B with respect to fluid mineral leasing Bureau of Land Management action 2207, as depicted on Map 2-6.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, Stith
HB0001H3086/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 324. [BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS - SALE AUTHORIZATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS]
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Page 150-after line 11 Insert:
\"(v) The conditions of the sale shall require that the Kelly parcel shall be leased for livestock grazing and shall be available for public hunting in perpetuity.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas, Sommers
HB0001H3067/FAILED (CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 324. [BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS - SALE AUTHORIZATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS]
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Delete the Nicholas et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3076/A) and the Nicholas et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3086/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 149-lines 11 and 12 Delete entirely and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 149-line 14 After \"Section 324.\" insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 149-lines 16 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 150-lines 1 through 16 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Bear
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3068/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 325. [STATE EMPLOYER-PAID EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS]
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Page 1-line 12 Delete \"increasing the state\".
Page 1-line 13 Delete line through \"retirement;\".
Page 150-line 18 Delete entirely and insert \"[RESERVED]\".
Page 150-line 20 After \"Section 325.\" insert \"[Reserved.]\".
Page 150-lines 22 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 151 Delete entirely.
Page 152-lines 1 through 20 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 20 Nays 42 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3069/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 328. [ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY]
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Page 156-line 14 After \"328.\" insert \"(a)\".
Page 156-line 16 Delete \"section\" and insert \"subsection\".
Page 156-line 22 Delete \"section\" and insert \"subsection\".
Page 156-after line 26 Insert:
\"(b) There is appropriated ninety-five thousand dollars ($95,000.00) from the general fund to the state treasurer's office to be distributed to each county clerk in accordance with this subsection for purposes of voter education regarding new voter registration laws. Distributions shall be made on the effective date of this act in equal amounts with each county clerk receiving three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). From the remainder of the appropriation available for distribution under this subsection, each county clerk shall receive an amount in the proportion which the population of the county bears to the total state population. For purposes of this distribution, population shall be determined using the last federal census as defined in W.S. 8-1-102(a)(xv). This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Provenza
HB0001H3047.01/FAILED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"providing for enhanced law enforcement death benefits;\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTY-RELATED DEATH BENEFIT]
Section 330.
(a) There is appropriated four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000.00) from the general fund to the law enforcement retirement fund within the retirement account established under W.S. 9-3-407(a).\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allred, Chestek, Provenza, Sherwood, Storer, Yin
Nays: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 6 Nays 56 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3047.02/ADOPTED [DIVIDED AMENDMENT]
(CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"providing for enhanced law enforcement death benefits;\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTY-RELATED DEATH BENEFIT]
Section 330.
(a) In addition to any other benefits provided under W.S. 9-3-432, excluding any amount provided for each child under age eighteen (18) under W.S. 9-3-432(j), the monthly death benefit payment shall be increased for any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 2024 to ninety percent (90%) of the officer's salary as defined in W.S. 9-3-432(p)(ii).\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Western
ROLL CALL
Ayes: (s) Allred, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Pendergraft, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: (s) Allemand, Andrew, Brown, Hornok, Jennings, Ottman, Penn, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Ward, Winter
Ayes 49 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3048/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[SOCIAL MEDIA]
Section 330.
(a) There is appropriated one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund to the attorney general's office for purposes of administering this section. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. This appropriation shall be for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
(b) The attorney general shall establish rules to require social media companies to obtain parental consent for a minor to have a social media account including the following:
(i) The process by which a social media company can obtain parental consent for a minor seeking to open an account and be an account holder on a social media platform;
(ii) The method by which a parent or guardian of a minor can provide consent for a minor to open an account and be an account holder on a social media platform;
(iii) The methods by which social media companies shall verify the authenticity of the parental consent provided for a minor to open an account and be an account holder on a social media platform.
(c) This section is effective for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman, Conrad, Lawley, Sherwood
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Berger, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Conrad, Crago, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, O'hearn, Sherwood, Washut, Western, Wylie
Nays: Representative(s) Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Brown, Chestek, Clouston, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Winter, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Excused: Representative Allemand
Ayes 21 Nays 40 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3049/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3050/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE GRANTS]
Section 330.
(a) There is appropriated eighteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($18,500,000.00) from the school foundation program account to the department of education to establish a grant program, based upon a school district's average daily membership (ADM) for school year 2024-2025 and school year 2025-2026, to augment amounts within the education resource block grant model available to districts to address the mental health needs of the K-12 student population as provided in this section.
(b) Each district receiving a grant under this section shall report to the department of education the expenditure of amounts awarded under this section, the number of students that received services as a result of the grant and the impact of the services offered as provided by the department.
(c) The department of education shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out this section.
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in this section not be included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.
(e) This section is effective immediately.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Sommers, Berger
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Davis, Eklund, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Nicholas, O'hearn, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Excused: Representative Haroldson
Ayes 33 Nays 28 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3052/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 1-line 13 After \"retirement;\" insert \"providing retirement payments;\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[RETIREMENT - ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS]
Section 330.
(a) Two (2) additional payments shall be made, one (1) on July 1, 2025 and one (1) on July 1, 2026, to each eligible individual receiving a service pension, survivor's pension, retirement benefit, survivor benefit, death benefit or disability pension or benefit under a retirement plan. Each additional payment under this section shall be limited to individuals who first began receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2023, either alone or in combination with a member or retired or disabled employee if the individual is a survivor. If the individual is a survivor, the payment date shall be based on the initial retirement or disability benefit of the applicable employee. Each additional payment to an eligible individual shall be calculated by multiplying the eligible individual's existing annual benefit by one-tenth of one percent (.1%) for each year since the individual's retirement was effective, or if the individual is a survivor, since the member's retirement was effective, up to a maximum amount of three percent (3%). The additional payments under this section shall not be ongoing, cumulative or in any way affect any future benefits paid to any individual.
(b) Notwithstanding W.S. 9-3-454, any amounts required to make the additional July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026 payments as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be provided from amounts within the applicable retirement plans and then only in the amount necessary to make payments applicable to individuals who receive benefits from the retirement plan from which the money is drawn.
(c) As used in this section, \"retirement plan\" includes all retirement plans administered by the Wyoming retirement board, including the volunteer firefighter, EMT and search and rescue pension plan under W.S. 35-9-616 through 35-9-628. \"Retirement plan\" shall not include the paid firemen plan A administered by the Wyoming retirement board under W.S. 15-5-201 through 15‑5‑211.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Harshman
HB0001H3053/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
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Page 101-line 21 Delete \"one hundred million dollars\".
Page 101-line 22 Delete \"($100,000,000.00)\" and insert \"seventy million dollars ($70,000,000.00)\".
Page 101-line 25 Delete \"one hundred ninety million\".
Page 101-line 26 Delete \"dollars ($190,000,000.00)\" and insert \"one hundred forty million dollars ($140,000,000.00)\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE PAYMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS]
Section 330.
(a) For the tax year beginning January 1, 2024 only, the number of mills assessed under W.S. 21-13-102 shall be reduced by fourteen (14) mills for residential properties and paid for by the department of revenue in lieu of residential property taxpayers as provided in this section;
(b) There is appropriated one hundred sixty million dollars ($160,000,000.00) from the general fund to the tax reduction program account, which is hereby created. Funds within the tax reduction program account shall only be expended upon legislative appropriation. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer and all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the general fund.
(c) There is appropriated up to one hundred sixty million dollars ($160,000,000.00) from the tax reduction program account to the department of revenue for deposit into the school foundation program account pursuant to the requirements of this section.
(d) The department of revenue shall transfer the amount of the appropriation under subsection (b) of this section to the school foundation program account that is necessary to provide reimbursement for the reduction of mills on residential property as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(e) On or before September 1, county assessors shall certify the amount of revenue that was not collected due to the fourteen (14) mill reduction on residential property under subsection (a) of this section to the department. On or before October 1 the department shall transfer the necessary amount as determined under subsection (d) of this section to the school foundation program account.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Jennings, Slagle, Smith, Styvar
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Conrad, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Washut, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 28 Nays 34 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3080/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Jennings et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3053/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE PAYMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS]
Section 330.
(a) For the tax year beginning January 1, 2024 only, the number of mills assessed under W.S. 21-13-303 shall be reduced by three and one-half (3.5) mills for residential properties and paid for by the department of revenue in lieu of residential property taxpayers as provided in this section;
(b) There is appropriated forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) from the general fund to the tax reduction program account, which is hereby created. Funds within the tax reduction program account shall only be expended upon legislative appropriation. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer and all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the general fund.
(c) There is appropriated up to forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) from the tax reduction program account to the department of revenue for deposit into the school foundation program account pursuant to the requirements of this section.
(d) The department of revenue shall transfer the amount of the appropriation under subsection (c) of this section to the school foundation program account that is necessary to provide reimbursement for the reduction of mills on residential property as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(e) On or before September 1, 2024 county assessors shall certify the amount of revenue that was not collected due to the three and one-half (3.5) mill reduction on residential property under subsection (a) of this section to the department. On or before October 1, 2024 the department shall transfer the necessary amount as determined under subsection (d) of this section to the school foundation program account.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Jennings, Slagle, Smith, Styvar
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Ward, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 27 Nays 35 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3054/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) The state auditor shall transfer thirty-four million six hundred forty thousand dollars ($34,640,000.00) from the strategic investments and projects account to water development account I.\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[GOSHEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT TUNNELS 1 AND 2 REHABILITATION]
Section 330.
(a) There is appropriated from water development account I to the water development commission thirty-four million six hundred forty thousand dollars ($34,640,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this section and provide funding for irrigation district tunnel rehabilitation in Goshen County. Unexpended funds appropriated under this section shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2029.
(b) The appropriation in subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced by one dollar ($1.00) for each one dollar ($1.00) appropriated in excess of twenty-one million eight hundred ten thousand dollars ($21,810,000.00) for the same project in 2024 Senate File 0075, if enacted into law.
(c) The appropriation in this section shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Smith, Slagle
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Jennings, Slagle, Smith, Styvar, Winter
Nays: Representative(s) Allred, Andrew, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 7 Nays 55 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3070/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3085/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM TRUST FUND ACCOUNT – EARNINGS]
Section 330. For the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, any investment earnings from the Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund account are continuously appropriated to the department of state parks and cultural resources for purposes of grants for projects for which the total of all grants sought or previously awarded from this account are less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00). All grants under this section shall be for physical facilities and structures that support outdoor recreational activities and experiences for residents and nonresidents, including parking, staging areas, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launches, fishing piers, observation decks, wildlife viewing areas and visitor centers.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
HB0001H3071/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3072/FAILED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"modifying spending policy amounts for investment earnings and the disposition of investment earnings as specified for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026;\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[SPENDING POLICY AMOUNTS AND INVESTMENT EARNINGS FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL BIENNIUM]
Section 330. W.S. 9-4-719(b)(intro), (d)(intro), (v) and by creating a new paragraph (viii), (f) and (h)(intro), (v) and by creating a new paragraph (viii) is amended to read:
9-4-719. Investment earnings spending policy permanent funds.
(b) There is created the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer as authorized under W.S. 9-4-715(a), (d), (e) and (r) and, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the account. For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the account and to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund in equal amounts. Except for funds specified by the legislature that guarantee the obligations of permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund investment earnings and funds to be transferred into the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund, funds deposited into the reserve account created by this subsection are intended to be inviolate and constitute a permanent or perpetual trust fund. Beginning July 1, 2021 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, to the extent funds are available, the state treasurer shall transfer unobligated funds from this account to the general fund on a quarterly, pro-rata basis as necessary to ensure that an amount equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the previous five (5) year average market value of the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund, calculated on the first day of the fiscal year, is available for expenditure during each fiscal year. As soon as possible after the end of each of the fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2017, after making any transfer required pursuant to paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this subsection, revenues in this account in excess of two hundred forty-five percent (245%) of the spending policy amount in subsection (d) of this section shall be credited to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund. For fiscal year 2020 and for each fiscal year thereafter:
(d) The annual spending policy for the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund is, for each fiscal year (FY), as specified in this subsection:
(v) An amount equal to five percent (5%) of the previous five (5) year average market value of the trust fund, calculated from the first day of the fiscal year, except as provided in paragraph (viii) of this subsection;.
(viii) For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, an amount equal to four and one-half percent (4.5%) of the previous five (5) year average market value of the trust fund, calculated from the first day of the fiscal year.
(f) There is created the common school permanent fund reserve account. All funds within the account shall be invested by the state treasurer as authorized under W.S. 9-4-715(a), (d), (e) and (r) and, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the account. For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, investment earnings from the account shall be credited to the account and the common school account within the permanent land fund in equal amounts. Except for funds specified by the legislature that guarantee the obligations of the investment earnings from the common school account within the permanent land income fund and funds to be transferred into the common school account within the permanent land fund, funds deposited into the reserve account created by this subsection are intended to be inviolate and constitute a permanent or perpetual trust fund. Beginning July 1, 2017 for fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer unobligated funds from this account to the common school account within the permanent land income fund as necessary to ensure that an amount equal to the spending policy amount established in subsection (h) of this section is available for expenditure annually during the fiscal year. As soon as possible after the end of each of the fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2017, revenues in this account in excess of four hundred twenty percent (420%) of the spending policy amount shall be credited to the common school account within the permanent land fund.
(h) The annual spending policy for the common school account within the permanent land fund is, for each fiscal year (FY), as specified in this subsection:
(v) An amount equal to five percent (5%) of the previous five (5) year average market value of the account, calculated from the first day of the fiscal year, except as provided in paragraph (viii) of this subsection;.
(viii) For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, an amount equal to four and one-half percent (4.5%) of the previous five (5) year average market value of the account, calculated from the first day of the fiscal year.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Hornok
HB0001H3073/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 159-after line 11 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
\"[STATE SHOOTING COMPLEX OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE CONSULTANTS]
Section 330. Notwithstanding 2023 Wyoming Session Laws Chapter 146, Section 3(b), and subject to the approval of the management council, of the funds appropriated in 2023 Wyoming Session Laws Chapter 146, Section 3(a), up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) may be expended by the state shooting complex oversight task force to hire consultants to assist with the complex site selection, layout and design to meet the objectives of the Wyoming state shooting complex to be a world class facility that helps drive enhanced economic development for the local community and the state.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Washut
HB0001H3055/ADOPTED (CORRECTED CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
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Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"amending and repealing prior appropriations of COVID-19 relief funds; specifying conditions on the appropriation and expenditure of COVID-19 relief funds;\".
Page 4-after line 11 Insert:
\"(ee) \"ARPD\" means American Rescue Plan Act direct funds, which are any unexpended, unobligated funds received by the state of Wyoming through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund established under section 602 of title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2. \"ARPD\" shall not include expenditures authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2 and section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act for revenue replacement for the provision of government services to the extent of the state of Wyoming's reduction in revenue.\".
Page 159-before line 13 Insert:
\"[AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT – REAPPROPRIATION AND APPROPRIATION]
Section 397.
(a) Any unexpended, unobligated funds appropriated in 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 50, Section 2, Section 400, as amended by 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 2, and 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 3, Section 401 and any other ARPD funds that are not fully committed or obligated in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2, and any applicable rules, regulations or guidance by April 1, 2024 shall revert on April 1, 2024 to the office of the governor for purposes of this section.
(b) On April 1, 2024, funds reverted under this section and any unappropriated ARPD funds are hereby reappropriated and appropriated to the office of the governor and shall be expended for purposes of programs and projects eligible for expenditure with ARPD funds. The governor shall obligate funds reappropriated and appropriated under this subsection not later than December 31, 2024 on any other projects or uses eligible under the American Rescue Plan Act that are identified by the governor.
(c) There is appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, specifically expended for the provision of generally funded government services in this act to the extent of the reduction in revenue under section 602(c)(1)(C). Expenditures authorized under this subsection shall be approved by the governor and reported to the joint appropriations committee through the B-11 process as authorized by W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii) and reported pursuant to W.S. 9-2-1013(b).
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriations and reappropriations in this section not be included in the respective agencies' standard budgets for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium, unless otherwise specifically provided.
(e) No expenditure of funds shall be made under this section except in accordance with state and federal law, regulations and orders.
(f) The governor shall implement reporting requirements on the recipient of any grant, distribution or aid authorized under this section sufficient to comply with all federal reporting requirements.
(g) The governor is authorized to establish by order or rule emergency programs for which funds are appropriated in this section that are consistent with the terms of the American Rescue Plan Act and that do not obligate the state to make any expenditures of state funds not appropriated by the legislature. Any emergency program under the authority granted in this section shall expire on December 31, 2026 unless expressly continued by action of the legislature.
(h) Funds appropriated under this section shall be obligated in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act and any applicable rules or guidance not later than December 31, 2024, unless a later date is specified by federal law, rule or guidance.
(j) The governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on a monthly basis on all of the following:
(i) The aggregate allocation of funds appropriated in this section, by program;
(ii) Program expenditures;
(iii) Grant awards;
(iv) Grant expenditures.
(k) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or impair any existing contract or obligation of the state that is executed or incurred on or before the effective date of this section.
(m) It is the intent of the legislature that this section be given precedence and prevail over 2024 Senate File 0132, if enacted into law.
(n) It is the intent of the legislature that the governor consider the following priorities in the allocation of funds under this section:
(i) Reduction of state matching funds for authorized water projects;
(ii) Water and sewer projects;
(iii) Mental health;
(iv) Inflationary costs of previously approved projects.\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Larsen, L, Byron, Washut
HB0001H3051/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3087/WITHDRAWN
HB0001H3088/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 330. [ADDITIONS TO 300 SECTIONS]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 101-line 17 Delete \"one hundred seventy-four million\".
Page 101-line 18 Delete entirely and insert \"one hundred sixty million dollars ($160,000,000.00)\".
Page 101-line 23 After \"fund.\" delete balance of line.
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS II]
Section 330. 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 51, Section 300(b) is amended to read:
(b) Any unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account on June 30, 2024 in excess of one hundred fifteen million two hundred seventy thousand dollars ($115,270,000.00) three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000.00) shall be transferred to the legislative stabilization reserve account.
[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS III]
Section 331. The state auditor shall transfer two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the budget reserve account to ensure the unobligated, unencumbered fund balance of the budget reserve account on June 30,2026 is not less than one hundred fifty-two million five hundred fifty-five dollars ($152,555,000.00).\".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. Nicholas
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allemand, Allred, Andrew, Angelos, Banks, Bear, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Haroldson, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Locke, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Provenza, Rodriguez-Williams, Sherwood, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Trujillo, Walters, Ward, Washut, Western, Winter, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Ayes 62 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
HB0001H3089/ADOPTED
[BUDGET(s) AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section 001. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
(Natural Resource Policy)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Behavioral Health)
Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(School of Energy Res.)
Section 3. [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 300. [BUDGET BALANCERS - TRANSFERS]
Section 325. [STATE EMPLOYER-PAID EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 8-after line 17 In the Davis third reading amendment (HB0001H3074/A) to this line, in footnote 8. created by that amendment, delete \"There is appropriated eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00)\" and insert \"Of this other funds appropriation, eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) is appropriated\".
Page 38-line 2 In the Byron third reading amendment (HB0001H3012/A) to this line, delete \"S5\".
Page 53-line 1 Delete \"general funds\" and insert \"other funds\".
Page 100-after line 19 In the Crago third reading amendment (HB001H3033/ACC) to this line, after \"Remodel\" delete \"4.\".
Page 103-after line 14 In the Larsen, L second reading amendment (HB0001H2034/AC) to this line, in paragraph (o)(i) created by that amendment, after \"($25,000,000.00) from the general fund\" insert \"reversions\".
Page 151–line 3 Delete \"W.S. 9-3-412(c)(iii) and\".
Page 151–line 4 Delete \"(iv)\" and insert \"Title 9, Chapter 3, Article 4 of the Wyoming statutes\". Nicholas
2/22/2024 H 3rd Reading:Passed 41-21-0-0-0
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Heiner, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Neiman, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Provenza, Sherwood, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Ottman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Singh, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Ayes 41 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
2/22/2024 S Received for Introduction
2/22/2024 S Introduced and Referred to S02
2/27/2024 Senate:Pursuant to JR 14-1 (g) referred directly to JCC
2/27/2024 H Appointed JCC01 Members
Representative(s) Nicholas, Larsen, L, Sherwood, Stith, Walters
2/27/2024 S Appointed JCC01 Members
Senator(s) Kinskey, Bouchard, Laursen, D, McKeown, Salazar
3/4/2024 JCC Requested a New Committee to be Appointed
3/4/2024 S JCC:Motion to overrule the decision of the president pursuant to SR8-6 failed 15-15-1-0-0
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Baldwin, Barlow, Case, Cooper, Dockstader, Ellis, Furphy, Gierau, Jones, Landen, Nethercott, President Driskill, Rothfuss, Schuler
Nays: Senator(s) Biteman, Boner, Bouchard, Brennan, French, Hicks, Hutchings, Ide, Kinskey, Kolb, Laursen, Mckeown, Salazar, Scott, Steinmetz
Excused: Senator Pappas
Ayes 15 Nays 15 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
3/4/2024 Pursuant to JR 2-1(c): H Appointed JCC02 Members
Representative(s) Larsen, L, Nicholas, Sommers, Stith, Walters
3/4/2024 Pursuant to JR 2-1(c):S Appointed JCC02 Members
Senator(s) Nethercott, Dockstader, Driskill, Gierau, Jones
3/8/2024 H Adopted HB0001JC002: 41-21-0-0-0
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
HB0001JC002/HADOPTEDSADOPTED
Adopt the following House amendments:
HB0001H2007/A
HB0001H2012/A
HB0001H2013/A
HB0001H2018/AC
HB0001H2021/AC
HB0001H2026/A
HB0001H2039/A
HB0001H2041/A
HB0001H2047/AC
HB0001H2054.01/ACC
HB0001H2075/A
HB0001H3001/A
HB0001H3021/A
HB0001H3027/A
HB0001H3028/A
HB0001H3029/A
HB0001H3036/A
HB0001H3076/A
HB0001H3081/A
HB0001H3086/A
Adopt the following Senate amendments:
SF0001S2005/A
SF0001S2010/A
SF0001S2030/A
SF0001S2045/A
SF0001S2047/A
SF0001S2049/A
SF0001S2054/A
SF0001S2056/A
SF0001S3001/A
SF0001S3014/A
SF0001S3021/A
SF0001S3024/A
SF0001S3026/A
SF0001S3034/A
SF0001S3052/A
Delete the following House amendments:
HB0001H2003/A
HB0001H2005/A
HB0001H2008/A
HB0001H2015/A
HB0001H2020.01/AC
HB0001H2022/A
HB0001H2024/A
HB0001H2025/A
HB0001H2027/ACC
HB0001H2028/A
HB0001H2032/A
HB0001H2033/AC
HB0001H2034/AC
HB0001H2038/A
HB0001H2042/A
HB0001H2046/A
HB0001H2049/A
HB0001H2050/A
HB0001H2053/A
HB0001H2057/A
HB0001H2063/AC
HB0001H2078/A
HB0001H3002/A
HB0001H3004/AC
HB0001H3005/ACC
HB0001H3006/A
HB0001H3010/A
HB0001H3012/A
HB0001H3013/A
HB0001H3015/A
HB0001H3018/AC
HB0001H3026/A
HB0001H3030/AC
HB0001H3031/A
HB0001H3032/A
HB0001H3033/ACC
HB0001H3045/A
HB0001H3047.02/ACC
HB0001H3050/A
HB0001H3055/ACC
HB0001H3056/A
HB0001H3057.01/ACC
HB0001H3069/A
HB0001H3073/A
HB0001H3074/A
HB0001H3075/A
HB0001H3082/A
HB0001H3085/A
HB0001H3088/A
HB0001H3089/A
Delete the following Senate amendments:
SF0001S2001/A
SF0001S2002.01/ACC
SF0001S2013/A
SF0001S2016/A
SF0001S2019.01/AC
SF0001S2022/A
SF0001S2025/A
SF0001S2026/A
SF0001S2031/A
SF0001S2038/A
SF0001S2042/A
SF0001S2046/A
SF0001S2048/AC
SF0001S2052/A
SF0001S2053/AC
SF0001S2057/AC
SF0001S3002/A
SF0001S3003/A
SF0001S3004/AC
SF0001S3005.01/AC
SF0001S3005.02/AC
SF0001S3006/A
SF0001S3007/A
SF0001S3008/A
SF0001S3012/A
SF0001S3013/A
SF0001S3015/A
SF0001S3018/A
SF0001S3023/A
SF0001S3030/A
SF0001S3031/A
SF0001S3032.01/AC
SF0001S3035.01/AC
SF0001S3035.02/AC
SF0001S3036/A
SF0001S3038/A
SF0001S3039/A
SF0001S3041/A
SF0001S3044/A
SF0001S3046/A
SF0001S3048/A
SF0001S3050/ACC
SF0001S3053/A
SF0001S3054/A
SF0001S3055/AC
SF0001S3056/A
SF0001S3064/A
SF0001S3067/AC
Further amend as follows:
Page 1-line 9 After \"limitations;\" insert \"authorizing rulemaking; authorizing a charter school; providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction;\".
Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"amending and repealing prior appropriations of COVID-19 relief funds; specifying conditions on the appropriation and expenditure of COVID-19 relief funds;\".
Page 4-after line 11 Insert:
\"(ee) \"ARPD\" means American Rescue Plan Act direct funds, which are any unexpended, unobligated funds received by the state of Wyoming through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund established under section 602 of title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2. \"ARPD\" shall not include expenditures authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2 and section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act for revenue replacement for the provision of government services to the extent of the state of Wyoming's reduction in revenue.\".
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"750,000\".
Page 5-line 8 After \"6.\" insert \", 9.\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) is appropriated for reimbursing Wyoming law enforcement agencies for expenses associated with lawful volunteer agreements that local law enforcement agencies may enter into to assist border state law enforcement efforts. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
9. Of this other funds appropriation, there is appropriated eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) from the federal natural resource policy account to the office of the governor for the purposes of funding the costs of two (2) full-time positions within a statewide association representing counties to enhance county interdisciplinary capability and to protect state and local federal natural resource interests from federal government action in cooperation and coordination with the governor's office. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation be included within the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
Page 24-line 20 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"1,500,000\".
Page 27-line 2 Delete \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\" and insert \"three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000.00)\".
Page 29-line 8 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"4,000,000\".
Page 29-line 18 Delete \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\" and insert \"nine million dollars ($9,000,000.00)\".
Page 29-line 19 After \"appropriated\" insert \"to provide grants\".
Page 29-lines 21 through 23 Delete entirely.
Page 29-line 24 Delete \"appropriation.\".
Page 34-line 16 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"12,290,328\".
Page 34-line 17 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"12,290,328 S5\".
Page 37-line 20 Delete \"funds appropriated from the\".
Page 37-line 21 Delete \"school foundation program account, fund S5,\" and insert \", of this general fund appropriation, twelve million two hundred ninety thousand three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($12,290,328.00) for services to preschool children with disabilities\".
Page 37-line 23 Delete \"other funds\" and insert \"general fund\".
Page 37-line 24 Delete \"S5\".
Page 38-line 3 Delete \"other\".
Page 38-line 4 After \"law.\" insert \"It is the intent of the legislature that the total amount appropriated by any legislation enacted in the 2024 legislative session, including 2024 Senate File 0019, for the purposes specified in this footnote not exceed twelve million two hundred ninety thousand three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($12,290,328.00).\".
Page 48-line 14 After \"2.\" insert \", 3.\".
Page 48-after line 14 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"2,500,000 S0\".
Page 49-after line 11 Insert:
\"3. Of this other funds appropriation, two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00)S0 is appropriated from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account. In the event any public Wyoming airport is selected as the site of the national championship air races, the Wyoming tourism board shall distribute this appropriation to the public entity operating the selected airport for purposes of economic development and community assistance conditioned only upon the public entity's good-faith effort to secure matching funds in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of appropriated other funds to not less than one dollar ($1.00) of matching funds from any nonstate sources to the greatest extent possible. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the Wyoming tourism board's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.\".
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 53-line 1 Delete \"general funds\" and insert \"other funds\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. A portion of this general fund appropriation may be expended to conduct the purposes of this footnote. The University of Wyoming shall review opportunities, feasibility and costs associated with expanding medical education and training for Wyoming students, including broader use of WICHE, expanded agreements with WWAMI and new relationships with public universities in the western regional United States. The results of the review and recommendations shall be reported to the joint education interim committee and joint appropriations committee not later than October 1, 2024.\".
Page 56-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"250,000\".
Page 56-line 12 Delete \"seven hundred fifteen thousand\".
Page 56-line 13 Delete \"dollars ($715,000.00)\" and insert \"nine hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($965,000.00)\".
Page 100-after line 19 Insert:
\"[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 3.
(a) Appropriations for projects in this section shall remain in effect until the project is completed, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated for projects under this section shall be expended only on the projects specified and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining upon completion of a project shall revert to the accounts from which they were appropriated, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated in this section are intended to provide a maximum amount for each project from any source excluding contingency funding and shall not be construed to be an entitlement or guaranteed amount.
(b) The following sums of money are appropriated for the capital construction projects specified:
(i) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the state construction department:
GENERAL FEDERAL OTHER TOTAL
APPROPRIATION FUND FUNDS FUNDS APPROPRIATION
FOR $ $ $ $
Section 027. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SBC - Contingency 17,000,000 S13 17,000,000
MIL - Guernsey Entry 4,800,000 4,800,000
MIL - FE Warren Power 51,000,000 51,000,000
SCD – Enterprise
Lvl I & Lvl II 1. 1,750,000 S13 1,750,000
DFS - Boys School
Maint. Storage 1,590,390 S13 1,590,390
DFS – Stolt Hall 2. 25,000,000 S0 25,000,000
12,014,172 S13 12,014,172
CWC – Jackson Outreach Ctr. 1,000,000 S13 1,000,000
GCCD - Enzi Center 33,340,000 PR 33,340,000
OSLI - Helibase Complex 7,516,286 S13 7,516,286
TOTALS 0 55,800,000 99,210,848 155,010,848
1. (a) This appropriation is for level I and II studies for the following projects:
(i) Department of administration and information - combined laboratories facility renovation;
(ii) Department of agriculture - dairy barn;
(iii) Department of administration and information - master plan studies for state facilities outside of Cheyenne;
(iv) Department of agriculture - master plan follow-up.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after funds are obligated for all studies specified in subsection (a) of this footnote, any remaining unobligated funds from this appropriation are authorized for expenditure on any level I or II master plan studies approved by the state building commission.
2. (a) Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1012(e), this other funds appropriation in the amount of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00)S0 shall be from the first twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) of unexpended general fund appropriations that lapse as provided by W.S. 9-4-207(a) and would otherwise be transferred to the budget reserve account under W.S. 9-2-1012(e) after June 1, 2024.
(b) These other funds appropriations are for demolition and level III design and construction funding.
(ii) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the department of state parks and cultural resources:
Section 024. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SPCR - Outdoor Rec. 6,600,000 SR 6,600,000
SPCR - Terr. Prison 210,000 SR 210,000
SPCR - Water Fac. 300,000 SR 300,000
SPCR - Quebec 01 Fac. 25,000 SR 25,000
TOTALS 0 0 7,135,000 7,135,000\".
Page 101-line 17 Delete \"one hundred seventy-four million\".
Page 101-line 18 Delete entirely and insert \"one hundred nineteen million five hundred five thousand two hundred twenty-one dollars ($119,505,221.00)\".
Page 101-line 23 After \"fund.\" delete balance of line.
Page 101-line 25 Delete \"one hundred ninety million\".
Page 101-line 26 Delete \"dollars ($190,000,000.00)\" and insert \"forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00)\".
Page 102-line 10 After \"transfer\" delete balance of line.
Page 102-line 11 Delete \"($200,000,000.00)\" and insert \"two hundred fifteen million one hundred seven thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($215,107,275.00)\".
Page 102-line 13 Delete \"fiscal year 2025\" and insert \"fiscal years 2025 and 2026\".
Page 102-line 25 Delete \"ten million dollars\".
Page 102-line 26 Delete \"($10,000,000.00)\" and insert \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\".
Page 103-line 2 After \"fund.\" insert \"The Wyoming state museum construction account is specifically empowered to accept matching charitable contributions including grants, gifts, transfers, bequests and donations that are separately accounted for and expended exclusively for the limited purposes specified by the grantor. Matching contributions accepted to the Wyoming state museum construction account shall be in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of matching contributions to one dollar ($1.00) of funds transferred under this subsection.\".
Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) The state auditor shall transfer ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the general fund to the 988 system trust fund account created by W.S. 35-25-506(a).\".
Page 126-line 1 Delete \"Section 8 of 2024 House\".
Page 126-line 2 Delete \"Bill 0135\" and insert \"Section 337 of this act\".
Page 129-line 19 After \"projects,\" delete balance of line.
Page 129-line 20 Delete entirely and insert \"two hundred forty-one million three hundred seventy-four thousand thirteen dollars ($241,374,013.00):\".
Page 130-after line 2 Insert:
\"Legislature Sweetwater #1 High School
(A) For the Sweetwater county school district #1 high school project, the legislature authorizes expenditures from the appropriation in this paragraph for the construction and demolition or disposition of a Sweetwater county school district #1 high school.\".
Page 135-line 13 Delete \"seventy-five million dollars\".
Page 135-line 14 Delete \"($75,000,000.00)\" and insert \"forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00)\".
Page 137-after line 22 Insert:
\"(viii) The board of trustees of the University of Wyoming establishing a research and facility use policy for the high bay research facility to allow and encourage equipment and facility use by university faculty and graduate students. The resulting equipment and facility use shall be summarized within any budget request submitted under W.S. 9-2-1013 during the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.\".
Page 139-line 26 Delete \"Section 333(a), (b)\" and insert \"Section 333(b)\".
Page 142-lines 24 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 143-lines 1 through 3 Delete entirely.
Page 143-lines 5 through 10 Reinsert all stricken language.
Page 143-line 14 After \"for\" insert \"facilities that are included on the national park service's national register of historic places or as a national historic landmark in\"; after \"town\" insert \"with a population of less than fifteen hundred (1,500)\".
Page 148-line 4 Delete \"two hundred\".
Page 148-line 5 Delete \"million dollars ($200,000,000.00)\" and insert \"one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00)\".
Page 157-line 4 Delete \"eighteen million three hundred eighteen\".
Page 157-line 5 Delete \"thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($18,318,750.00)\" and insert \"nine million one hundred fifty-nine thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($9,159,375.00)\".
Page 157-line 8 Delete \"2024\" and insert \"2025\".
Page 157-line 11 After \"(i)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 12 Delete \"nine dollars ($10,653,109.00)\" and insert \"five million three hundred twenty-six thousand five hundred fifty-five dollars ($5,326,555.00)\".
Page 157-line 20 After \"(ii)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 21 Delete \"($4,601,004.00)\" and insert \"two million three hundred thousand five hundred two dollars ($2,300,502.00)\".
Page 157-line 26 After \"(iii)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 27 Delete \"forty-three dollars ($2,436,543.00)\" and insert \"one million two hundred eighteen thousand two hundred seventy-one dollars ($1,218,271.00)\".
Page 158-line 7 After \"(iv)\" delete balance of line.
Page 158-line 8 Delete \"($628,094.00)\" and insert \"three hundred fourteen thousand forty-seven dollars ($314,047.00)\".
Page 159-line 9 After \"be\" insert \"doubled and\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"EXECUTIVE BRANCH POSITION SAVINGS AND FUNDS DEPOSIT]
Section 330.
(a) Of the unfilled full-time positions for the executive branch authorized in this act and of executive branch vacant positions as of June 30, 2024, the governor shall identify twenty-four (24) full-time positions that, if eliminated or unfilled, would generate not less than two million one hundred eight thousand one hundred twelve dollars ($2,108,112.00) of annual savings, using the ratio of one (1) full-time position to eighty-seven thousand eight hundred thirty-eight dollars ($87,838.00) of annual savings.
(b) Not later than October 1, 2024, the governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on the positions identified in subsection (a) of this section as positions for which associated general funds and other funds will be deposited in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Not later than November 1, 2024, all general fund savings identified under this section shall be deposited by the state auditor in the general fund, and all other fund savings generated from this section shall be deposited by the state auditor into the account from which the funds would have been expended for the position.
(d) This section is effective immediately.
[K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE GRANTS]
Section 331.
(a) There is appropriated ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the school foundation program account to the department of education to establish a grant program, based upon a school district's average daily membership (ADM) for school year 2024-2025 and school year 2025-2026, to augment amounts within the education resource block grant model available to districts to address the mental health needs of the K-12 student population as provided in this section.
(b) Each district receiving a grant under this section shall report to the department of education the expenditure of amounts awarded under this section, the number of students that received services as a result of the grant and the impact of the services offered as provided by the department.
(c) The department of education shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out this section.
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in this section not be included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.
(e) This section is effective immediately.
[CHARTER SCHOOL IN WESTERN WYOMING]
Section 332. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or after the effective date of this act, one (1) charter school may be authorized in the western half of Wyoming by the Wyoming charter school authorizing board. This charter school shall be in addition to the four (4) charter schools authorized pursuant to 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 179, Section 4.
[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS II]
Section 333.
(b) Any unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account on June 30, 2024 in excess of one hundred fifteen million two hundred seventy thousand dollars ($115,270,000.00) three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000.00) shall be transferred to the legislative stabilization reserve account.
[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS III]
Section 334. The state auditor shall transfer one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00), or as much thereof as is necessary, from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the budget reserve account to ensure the unobligated, unencumbered fund balance of the budget reserve account on June 30, 2026 is not less than one hundred fifty-two million five hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($152,555,000.00).
[WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL DEMOLITION ACCOUNT – AUTHORIZATION]
Section 335. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the Wyoming state hospital demolition account for purposes of the demolition and abatement of unused or abandoned facilities on the campus of the Wyoming state hospital under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027, footnote 3, up to three million four hundred twenty-nine thousand five hundred seventy-four dollars ($3,429,574.00), or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reappropriated to the department of health for purposes of demolition of two (2) storage buildings and replacement of a storage building.
[RIVERTON STATE OFFICE BUILDING RENOVATION - AUTHORIZATION]
Section 336. Any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the general fund to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton State Office under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027 is hereby reappropriated to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project.
[REVERSION - JACKSON OUTREACH CENTER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 337. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the strategic investments and projects account for the central Wyoming college Jackson outreach center under 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 49, Section 4(a)(i), Section 027, ten million three hundred thirty-five thousand four hundred seventy-eight dollars ($10,335,478.00)S13, or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reverted to the strategic investments and projects account. This section is effective immediately.
[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER I]
Section 338. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept from the city of Gillette the transfer of ownership of five (5) facilities totaling approximately seventy-eight thousand six hundred fifty-three (78,653) square feet consisting of the carter health science center, tanner village 1, tanner village 2, tanner village 3 and inspiration hall. To the extent these facilities qualify, are owned by the Gillette community college district and the community college qualifies for funding in accordance with W.S. 21-18-205, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.
[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER II]
Section 339. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept from the northern Wyoming community college district the transfer of ownership of six (6) facilities totaling approximately two hundred twelve thousand seven hundred ninety-eight (212,798) square feet consisting of technical education center A, technical education center B, pronghorn center, tanner village 4, high plains grill and Gillette college agricultural complex. To the extent these facilities qualify, are owned by the Gillette community college district and the community college qualifies for funding in accordance with W.S. 21-18-205, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.
[RECREATION CENTER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GRANT]
Section 340.
(a) There is appropriated two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00) from the strategic investments and projects account to the office of state lands and investments for purposes of providing a grant to the city of Riverton for a recreation center for sports activities that shall serve all of Fremont county, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The city of Riverton shall secure matching funds in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of grant funds to not less than one dollar ($1.00) from any other source;
(ii) No grant funds shall be awarded unless the city of Riverton has secured matching funds for the entire cost of the project;
(iii) This appropriation shall lapse and revert if matching funds are not secured within twenty-four (24) months after the effective date of this section;
(iv) The city of Riverton shall provide oversight and management of the expenditure of grant funds and shall hold ownership of the recreation center.
[AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT – REAPPROPRIATION AND APPROPRIATION]
Section 341.
(a) On and after April 1, 2024, the governor may identify and revert any unexpended, unobligated funds appropriated in 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 50, Section 2, Section 400, as amended by 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 2, and 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 3, Section 401 and any other ARPD funds that are not fully committed or obligated in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2, and any applicable rules, regulations or guidance. Funds identified by the governor under this subsection shall revert to the office of the governor and are appropriated to the governor for purposes of this section.
(b) On and after April 1, 2024, funds reverted under this section and any unappropriated ARPD funds are hereby reappropriated and appropriated to the office of the governor and shall be expended for purposes of programs and projects eligible for expenditure with ARPD funds, subject to subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Of the funds reappropriated under this section, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)ARPD shall first be allocated to the town of Wheatland for the Wheatland tank replacement project under W.S. 99-3-2904(o), as created by 2024 Senate File 0075 if enacted into law, to the extent that this project is eligible for ARPD funds. Funding under this subsection shall be given priority over other eligible projects and programs, to the extent the project provided under this subsection is eligible for ARPD funds.
(d) There is appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, specifically expended for the provision of generally funded government services in this act to the extent of the reduction in revenue under section 602(c)(1)(C). Expenditures authorized under this subsection shall be approved by the governor and reported to the joint appropriations committee through the B-11 process as authorized by W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii) and reported pursuant to W.S. 9-2-1013(b).
(e) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriations and reappropriations in this section not be included in any standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium, unless otherwise specifically provided.
(f) No expenditure of funds shall be made under this section except in accordance with state and federal law, regulations and orders.
(g) The governor shall implement reporting requirements on the recipient of any grant, distribution or aid authorized under this section sufficient to comply with all federal reporting requirements.
(h) The governor is authorized to establish by order or rule emergency programs for which funds are appropriated in this section that are consistent with the terms of the American Rescue Plan Act and that do not obligate the state to make any expenditures of state funds not appropriated by the legislature. Any emergency program created under the authority granted in this subsection shall expire on December 31, 2026 unless expressly continued by action of the legislature.
(j) Funds reappropriated and appropriated under this section shall be obligated not later than December 31, 2024 in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act and any applicable rules or guidance, unless a later date is specified by federal law, rule or guidance.
(k) The governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on a monthly basis on all of the following:
(i) The aggregate allocation of funds appropriated in this section, by program;
(ii) Program expenditures;
(iii) Grant awards;
(iv) Grant expenditures.
(m) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or impair any existing contract or obligation of the state that is executed or incurred on or before the effective date of this section.
(n) It is the intent of the legislature that this section be given precedence and prevail over 2024 Senate File 0132, if enacted into law.\".
To the extent required: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LARSEN, L, NICHOLAS, SOMMERS, STITH, WALTERS, NETHERCOTT, DOCKSTADER, DRISKILL, GIERAU, JONES
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Allred, Banks, Berger, Brown, Burkhart, Jr, Byron, Chadwick, Chestek, Clouston, Conrad, Crago, Davis, Eklund, Harshman, Henderson, Larsen, Lloyd, Larson, Jt, Lawley, Newsome, Nicholas, Niemiec, Northrup, Oakley, Obermueller, O'hearn, Olsen, Ottman, Provenza, Sherwood, Singh, Speaker Sommers, Stith, Storer, Trujillo, Walters, Washut, Western, Wylie, Yin, Zwonitzer, Dan, Zwonitzer, Dave
Nays: Representative(s) Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Haroldson, Heiner, Hornok, Jennings, Knapp, Locke, Neiman, Pendergraft, Penn, Rodriguez-Williams, Slagle, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Tarver, Ward, Winter
Ayes 41 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
3/8/2024 S Adopted HB0001JC002: 17-14-0-0-0
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
HB0001JC002/HADOPTEDSADOPTED
Adopt the following House amendments:
HB0001H2007/A
HB0001H2012/A
HB0001H2013/A
HB0001H2018/AC
HB0001H2021/AC
HB0001H2026/A
HB0001H2039/A
HB0001H2041/A
HB0001H2047/AC
HB0001H2054.01/ACC
HB0001H2075/A
HB0001H3001/A
HB0001H3021/A
HB0001H3027/A
HB0001H3028/A
HB0001H3029/A
HB0001H3036/A
HB0001H3076/A
HB0001H3081/A
HB0001H3086/A
Adopt the following Senate amendments:
SF0001S2005/A
SF0001S2010/A
SF0001S2030/A
SF0001S2045/A
SF0001S2047/A
SF0001S2049/A
SF0001S2054/A
SF0001S2056/A
SF0001S3001/A
SF0001S3014/A
SF0001S3021/A
SF0001S3024/A
SF0001S3026/A
SF0001S3034/A
SF0001S3052/A
Delete the following House amendments:
HB0001H2003/A
HB0001H2005/A
HB0001H2008/A
HB0001H2015/A
HB0001H2020.01/AC
HB0001H2022/A
HB0001H2024/A
HB0001H2025/A
HB0001H2027/ACC
HB0001H2028/A
HB0001H2032/A
HB0001H2033/AC
HB0001H2034/AC
HB0001H2038/A
HB0001H2042/A
HB0001H2046/A
HB0001H2049/A
HB0001H2050/A
HB0001H2053/A
HB0001H2057/A
HB0001H2063/AC
HB0001H2078/A
HB0001H3002/A
HB0001H3004/AC
HB0001H3005/ACC
HB0001H3006/A
HB0001H3010/A
HB0001H3012/A
HB0001H3013/A
HB0001H3015/A
HB0001H3018/AC
HB0001H3026/A
HB0001H3030/AC
HB0001H3031/A
HB0001H3032/A
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Further amend as follows:
Page 1-line 9 After \"limitations;\" insert \"authorizing rulemaking; authorizing a charter school; providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction;\".
Page 1-line 14 After \"account;\" insert \"amending and repealing prior appropriations of COVID-19 relief funds; specifying conditions on the appropriation and expenditure of COVID-19 relief funds;\".
Page 4-after line 11 Insert:
\"(ee) \"ARPD\" means American Rescue Plan Act direct funds, which are any unexpended, unobligated funds received by the state of Wyoming through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund established under section 602 of title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2. \"ARPD\" shall not include expenditures authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2 and section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act for revenue replacement for the provision of government services to the extent of the state of Wyoming's reduction in revenue.\".
Page 5-line 7 After \"5.\" insert \", 8.\"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"750,000\".
Page 5-line 8 After \"6.\" insert \", 9.\".
Page 8-after line 17 Insert:
\"8. Of this general fund appropriation, seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) is appropriated for reimbursing Wyoming law enforcement agencies for expenses associated with lawful volunteer agreements that local law enforcement agencies may enter into to assist border state law enforcement efforts. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
9. Of this other funds appropriation, there is appropriated eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($850,000.00) from the federal natural resource policy account to the office of the governor for the purposes of funding the costs of two (2) full-time positions within a statewide association representing counties to enhance county interdisciplinary capability and to protect state and local federal natural resource interests from federal government action in cooperation and coordination with the governor's office. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation be included within the office of the governor's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.\".
Page 24-line 20 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by \"1,500,000\".
Page 27-line 2 Delete \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\" and insert \"three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000.00)\".
Page 29-line 8 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"4,000,000\".
Page 29-line 18 Delete \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\" and insert \"nine million dollars ($9,000,000.00)\".
Page 29-line 19 After \"appropriated\" insert \"to provide grants\".
Page 29-lines 21 through 23 Delete entirely.
Page 29-line 24 Delete \"appropriation.\".
Page 34-line 16 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"12,290,328\".
Page 34-line 17 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by \"12,290,328 S5\".
Page 37-line 20 Delete \"funds appropriated from the\".
Page 37-line 21 Delete \"school foundation program account, fund S5,\" and insert \", of this general fund appropriation, twelve million two hundred ninety thousand three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($12,290,328.00) for services to preschool children with disabilities\".
Page 37-line 23 Delete \"other funds\" and insert \"general fund\".
Page 37-line 24 Delete \"S5\".
Page 38-line 3 Delete \"other\".
Page 38-line 4 After \"law.\" insert \"It is the intent of the legislature that the total amount appropriated by any legislation enacted in the 2024 legislative session, including 2024 Senate File 0019, for the purposes specified in this footnote not exceed twelve million two hundred ninety thousand three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($12,290,328.00).\".
Page 48-line 14 After \"2.\" insert \", 3.\".
Page 48-after line 14 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by \"2,500,000 S0\".
Page 49-after line 11 Insert:
\"3. Of this other funds appropriation, two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00)S0 is appropriated from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account. In the event any public Wyoming airport is selected as the site of the national championship air races, the Wyoming tourism board shall distribute this appropriation to the public entity operating the selected airport for purposes of economic development and community assistance conditioned only upon the public entity's good-faith effort to secure matching funds in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of appropriated other funds to not less than one dollar ($1.00) of matching funds from any nonstate sources to the greatest extent possible. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the Wyoming tourism board's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.\".
Page 49-line 15 After \"5.\" insert \", 12.\".
Page 53-line 1 Delete \"general funds\" and insert \"other funds\".
Page 55-after line 24 Insert:
\"12. A portion of this general fund appropriation may be expended to conduct the purposes of this footnote. The University of Wyoming shall review opportunities, feasibility and costs associated with expanding medical education and training for Wyoming students, including broader use of WICHE, expanded agreements with WWAMI and new relationships with public universities in the western regional United States. The results of the review and recommendations shall be reported to the joint education interim committee and joint appropriations committee not later than October 1, 2024.\".
Page 56-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by \"250,000\".
Page 56-line 12 Delete \"seven hundred fifteen thousand\".
Page 56-line 13 Delete \"dollars ($715,000.00)\" and insert \"nine hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($965,000.00)\".
Page 100-after line 19 Insert:
\"[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 3.
(a) Appropriations for projects in this section shall remain in effect until the project is completed, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated for projects under this section shall be expended only on the projects specified and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining upon completion of a project shall revert to the accounts from which they were appropriated, unless otherwise provided. The amounts appropriated in this section are intended to provide a maximum amount for each project from any source excluding contingency funding and shall not be construed to be an entitlement or guaranteed amount.
(b) The following sums of money are appropriated for the capital construction projects specified:
(i) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the state construction department:
GENERAL FEDERAL OTHER TOTAL
APPROPRIATION FUND FUNDS FUNDS APPROPRIATION
FOR $ $ $ $
Section 027. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SBC - Contingency 17,000,000 S13 17,000,000
MIL - Guernsey Entry 4,800,000 4,800,000
MIL - FE Warren Power 51,000,000 51,000,000
SCD – Enterprise
Lvl I & Lvl II 1. 1,750,000 S13 1,750,000
DFS - Boys School
Maint. Storage 1,590,390 S13 1,590,390
DFS – Stolt Hall 2. 25,000,000 S0 25,000,000
12,014,172 S13 12,014,172
CWC – Jackson Outreach Ctr. 1,000,000 S13 1,000,000
GCCD - Enzi Center 33,340,000 PR 33,340,000
OSLI - Helibase Complex 7,516,286 S13 7,516,286
TOTALS 0 55,800,000 99,210,848 155,010,848
1. (a) This appropriation is for level I and II studies for the following projects:
(i) Department of administration and information - combined laboratories facility renovation;
(ii) Department of agriculture - dairy barn;
(iii) Department of administration and information - master plan studies for state facilities outside of Cheyenne;
(iv) Department of agriculture - master plan follow-up.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after funds are obligated for all studies specified in subsection (a) of this footnote, any remaining unobligated funds from this appropriation are authorized for expenditure on any level I or II master plan studies approved by the state building commission.
2. (a) Notwithstanding W.S. 9-2-1012(e), this other funds appropriation in the amount of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00)S0 shall be from the first twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) of unexpended general fund appropriations that lapse as provided by W.S. 9-4-207(a) and would otherwise be transferred to the budget reserve account under W.S. 9-2-1012(e) after June 1, 2024.
(b) These other funds appropriations are for demolition and level III design and construction funding.
(ii) Appropriations and authorization for projects administered through the department of state parks and cultural resources:
Section 024. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROGRAM
SPCR - Outdoor Rec. 6,600,000 SR 6,600,000
SPCR - Terr. Prison 210,000 SR 210,000
SPCR - Water Fac. 300,000 SR 300,000
SPCR - Quebec 01 Fac. 25,000 SR 25,000
TOTALS 0 0 7,135,000 7,135,000\".
Page 101-line 17 Delete \"one hundred seventy-four million\".
Page 101-line 18 Delete entirely and insert \"one hundred nineteen million five hundred five thousand two hundred twenty-one dollars ($119,505,221.00)\".
Page 101-line 23 After \"fund.\" delete balance of line.
Page 101-line 25 Delete \"one hundred ninety million\".
Page 101-line 26 Delete \"dollars ($190,000,000.00)\" and insert \"forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00)\".
Page 102-line 10 After \"transfer\" delete balance of line.
Page 102-line 11 Delete \"($200,000,000.00)\" and insert \"two hundred fifteen million one hundred seven thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($215,107,275.00)\".
Page 102-line 13 Delete \"fiscal year 2025\" and insert \"fiscal years 2025 and 2026\".
Page 102-line 25 Delete \"ten million dollars\".
Page 102-line 26 Delete \"($10,000,000.00)\" and insert \"five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)\".
Page 103-line 2 After \"fund.\" insert \"The Wyoming state museum construction account is specifically empowered to accept matching charitable contributions including grants, gifts, transfers, bequests and donations that are separately accounted for and expended exclusively for the limited purposes specified by the grantor. Matching contributions accepted to the Wyoming state museum construction account shall be in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of matching contributions to one dollar ($1.00) of funds transferred under this subsection.\".
Page 103-after line 14 Insert:
\"(o) The state auditor shall transfer ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the general fund to the 988 system trust fund account created by W.S. 35-25-506(a).\".
Page 126-line 1 Delete \"Section 8 of 2024 House\".
Page 126-line 2 Delete \"Bill 0135\" and insert \"Section 337 of this act\".
Page 129-line 19 After \"projects,\" delete balance of line.
Page 129-line 20 Delete entirely and insert \"two hundred forty-one million three hundred seventy-four thousand thirteen dollars ($241,374,013.00):\".
Page 130-after line 2 Insert:
\"Legislature Sweetwater #1 High School
(A) For the Sweetwater county school district #1 high school project, the legislature authorizes expenditures from the appropriation in this paragraph for the construction and demolition or disposition of a Sweetwater county school district #1 high school.\".
Page 135-line 13 Delete \"seventy-five million dollars\".
Page 135-line 14 Delete \"($75,000,000.00)\" and insert \"forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00)\".
Page 137-after line 22 Insert:
\"(viii) The board of trustees of the University of Wyoming establishing a research and facility use policy for the high bay research facility to allow and encourage equipment and facility use by university faculty and graduate students. The resulting equipment and facility use shall be summarized within any budget request submitted under W.S. 9-2-1013 during the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.\".
Page 139-line 26 Delete \"Section 333(a), (b)\" and insert \"Section 333(b)\".
Page 142-lines 24 through 28 Delete entirely.
Page 143-lines 1 through 3 Delete entirely.
Page 143-lines 5 through 10 Reinsert all stricken language.
Page 143-line 14 After \"for\" insert \"facilities that are included on the national park service's national register of historic places or as a national historic landmark in\"; after \"town\" insert \"with a population of less than fifteen hundred (1,500)\".
Page 148-line 4 Delete \"two hundred\".
Page 148-line 5 Delete \"million dollars ($200,000,000.00)\" and insert \"one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00)\".
Page 157-line 4 Delete \"eighteen million three hundred eighteen\".
Page 157-line 5 Delete \"thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($18,318,750.00)\" and insert \"nine million one hundred fifty-nine thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($9,159,375.00)\".
Page 157-line 8 Delete \"2024\" and insert \"2025\".
Page 157-line 11 After \"(i)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 12 Delete \"nine dollars ($10,653,109.00)\" and insert \"five million three hundred twenty-six thousand five hundred fifty-five dollars ($5,326,555.00)\".
Page 157-line 20 After \"(ii)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 21 Delete \"($4,601,004.00)\" and insert \"two million three hundred thousand five hundred two dollars ($2,300,502.00)\".
Page 157-line 26 After \"(iii)\" delete balance of line.
Page 157-line 27 Delete \"forty-three dollars ($2,436,543.00)\" and insert \"one million two hundred eighteen thousand two hundred seventy-one dollars ($1,218,271.00)\".
Page 158-line 7 After \"(iv)\" delete balance of line.
Page 158-line 8 Delete \"($628,094.00)\" and insert \"three hundred fourteen thousand forty-seven dollars ($314,047.00)\".
Page 159-line 9 After \"be\" insert \"doubled and\".
Page 159-after line 11 Insert:
\"EXECUTIVE BRANCH POSITION SAVINGS AND FUNDS DEPOSIT]
Section 330.
(a) Of the unfilled full-time positions for the executive branch authorized in this act and of executive branch vacant positions as of June 30, 2024, the governor shall identify twenty-four (24) full-time positions that, if eliminated or unfilled, would generate not less than two million one hundred eight thousand one hundred twelve dollars ($2,108,112.00) of annual savings, using the ratio of one (1) full-time position to eighty-seven thousand eight hundred thirty-eight dollars ($87,838.00) of annual savings.
(b) Not later than October 1, 2024, the governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on the positions identified in subsection (a) of this section as positions for which associated general funds and other funds will be deposited in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Not later than November 1, 2024, all general fund savings identified under this section shall be deposited by the state auditor in the general fund, and all other fund savings generated from this section shall be deposited by the state auditor into the account from which the funds would have been expended for the position.
(d) This section is effective immediately.
[K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE GRANTS]
Section 331.
(a) There is appropriated ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the school foundation program account to the department of education to establish a grant program, based upon a school district's average daily membership (ADM) for school year 2024-2025 and school year 2025-2026, to augment amounts within the education resource block grant model available to districts to address the mental health needs of the K-12 student population as provided in this section.
(b) Each district receiving a grant under this section shall report to the department of education the expenditure of amounts awarded under this section, the number of students that received services as a result of the grant and the impact of the services offered as provided by the department.
(c) The department of education shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out this section.
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriation in this section not be included in the department of education's standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.
(e) This section is effective immediately.
[CHARTER SCHOOL IN WESTERN WYOMING]
Section 332. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or after the effective date of this act, one (1) charter school may be authorized in the western half of Wyoming by the Wyoming charter school authorizing board. This charter school shall be in addition to the four (4) charter schools authorized pursuant to 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 179, Section 4.
[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS II]
Section 333.
(b) Any unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account on June 30, 2024 in excess of one hundred fifteen million two hundred seventy thousand dollars ($115,270,000.00) three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000.00) shall be transferred to the legislative stabilization reserve account.
[BUDGET BALANCERS – TRANSFERS III]
Section 334. The state auditor shall transfer one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00), or as much thereof as is necessary, from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the budget reserve account to ensure the unobligated, unencumbered fund balance of the budget reserve account on June 30, 2026 is not less than one hundred fifty-two million five hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($152,555,000.00).
[WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL DEMOLITION ACCOUNT – AUTHORIZATION]
Section 335. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the Wyoming state hospital demolition account for purposes of the demolition and abatement of unused or abandoned facilities on the campus of the Wyoming state hospital under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027, footnote 3, up to three million four hundred twenty-nine thousand five hundred seventy-four dollars ($3,429,574.00), or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reappropriated to the department of health for purposes of demolition of two (2) storage buildings and replacement of a storage building.
[RIVERTON STATE OFFICE BUILDING RENOVATION - AUTHORIZATION]
Section 336. Any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the general fund to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton State Office under 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 5(a)(i), Section 027 is hereby reappropriated to the state construction department for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project.
[REVERSION - JACKSON OUTREACH CENTER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Section 337. From any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the strategic investments and projects account for the central Wyoming college Jackson outreach center under 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 49, Section 4(a)(i), Section 027, ten million three hundred thirty-five thousand four hundred seventy-eight dollars ($10,335,478.00)S13, or as much thereof as is available, is hereby reverted to the strategic investments and projects account. This section is effective immediately.
[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER I]
Section 338. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept from the city of Gillette the transfer of ownership of five (5) facilities totaling approximately seventy-eight thousand six hundred fifty-three (78,653) square feet consisting of the carter health science center, tanner village 1, tanner village 2, tanner village 3 and inspiration hall. To the extent these facilities qualify, are owned by the Gillette community college district and the community college qualifies for funding in accordance with W.S. 21-18-205, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.
[GILLETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROPERTY TRANSFER II]
Section 339. The Gillette community college district is authorized to acquire or accept from the northern Wyoming community college district the transfer of ownership of six (6) facilities totaling approximately two hundred twelve thousand seven hundred ninety-eight (212,798) square feet consisting of technical education center A, technical education center B, pronghorn center, tanner village 4, high plains grill and Gillette college agricultural complex. To the extent these facilities qualify, are owned by the Gillette community college district and the community college qualifies for funding in accordance with W.S. 21-18-205, the square footage of the acquired or transferred facilities shall be included within the computation of major maintenance budget requests submitted in accordance with W.S. 21-18-225.
[RECREATION CENTER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GRANT]
Section 340.
(a) There is appropriated two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00) from the strategic investments and projects account to the office of state lands and investments for purposes of providing a grant to the city of Riverton for a recreation center for sports activities that shall serve all of Fremont county, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The city of Riverton shall secure matching funds in the ratio of one dollar ($1.00) of grant funds to not less than one dollar ($1.00) from any other source;
(ii) No grant funds shall be awarded unless the city of Riverton has secured matching funds for the entire cost of the project;
(iii) This appropriation shall lapse and revert if matching funds are not secured within twenty-four (24) months after the effective date of this section;
(iv) The city of Riverton shall provide oversight and management of the expenditure of grant funds and shall hold ownership of the recreation center.
[AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT – REAPPROPRIATION AND APPROPRIATION]
Section 341.
(a) On and after April 1, 2024, the governor may identify and revert any unexpended, unobligated funds appropriated in 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 50, Section 2, Section 400, as amended by 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 2, and 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 188, Section 3, Section 401 and any other ARPD funds that are not fully committed or obligated in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2, and any applicable rules, regulations or guidance. Funds identified by the governor under this subsection shall revert to the office of the governor and are appropriated to the governor for purposes of this section.
(b) On and after April 1, 2024, funds reverted under this section and any unappropriated ARPD funds are hereby reappropriated and appropriated to the office of the governor and shall be expended for purposes of programs and projects eligible for expenditure with ARPD funds, subject to subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Of the funds reappropriated under this section, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)ARPD shall first be allocated to the town of Wheatland for the Wheatland tank replacement project under W.S. 99-3-2904(o), as created by 2024 Senate File 0075 if enacted into law, to the extent that this project is eligible for ARPD funds. Funding under this subsection shall be given priority over other eligible projects and programs, to the extent the project provided under this subsection is eligible for ARPD funds.
(d) There is appropriated such amounts as may be necessary from section 602(c)(1)(C) of Title VI of the federal Social Security Act, as created by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, specifically expended for the provision of generally funded government services in this act to the extent of the reduction in revenue under section 602(c)(1)(C). Expenditures authorized under this subsection shall be approved by the governor and reported to the joint appropriations committee through the B-11 process as authorized by W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii) and reported pursuant to W.S. 9-2-1013(b).
(e) It is the intent of the legislature that the appropriations and reappropriations in this section not be included in any standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium, unless otherwise specifically provided.
(f) No expenditure of funds shall be made under this section except in accordance with state and federal law, regulations and orders.
(g) The governor shall implement reporting requirements on the recipient of any grant, distribution or aid authorized under this section sufficient to comply with all federal reporting requirements.
(h) The governor is authorized to establish by order or rule emergency programs for which funds are appropriated in this section that are consistent with the terms of the American Rescue Plan Act and that do not obligate the state to make any expenditures of state funds not appropriated by the legislature. Any emergency program created under the authority granted in this subsection shall expire on December 31, 2026 unless expressly continued by action of the legislature.
(j) Funds reappropriated and appropriated under this section shall be obligated not later than December 31, 2024 in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act and any applicable rules or guidance, unless a later date is specified by federal law, rule or guidance.
(k) The governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on a monthly basis on all of the following:
(i) The aggregate allocation of funds appropriated in this section, by program;
(ii) Program expenditures;
(iii) Grant awards;
(iv) Grant expenditures.
(m) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or impair any existing contract or obligation of the state that is executed or incurred on or before the effective date of this section.
(n) It is the intent of the legislature that this section be given precedence and prevail over 2024 Senate File 0132, if enacted into law.\".
To the extent required: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LARSEN, L, NICHOLAS, SOMMERS, STITH, WALTERS, NETHERCOTT, DOCKSTADER, DRISKILL, GIERAU, JONES
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Baldwin, Barlow, Case, Cooper, Dockstader, Ellis, Furphy, Gierau, Jones, Kolb, Landen, Nethercott, Pappas, President Driskill, Rothfuss, Schuler
Nays: Senator(s) Biteman, Boner, Bouchard, Brennan, French, Hicks, Hutchings, Ide, Kinskey, Laursen, Mckeown, Salazar, Scott, Steinmetz
Ayes 17 Nays 14 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
3/8/2024 Assigned Number HEA No. 0050
3/8/2024 H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0050
3/8/2024 S President Signed HEA No. 0050
3/22/2024 Governor Signed HEA No. 0050
3/22/2024 Assigned Chapter Number 118
Chapter No. 118 Session Laws of Wyoming 2024
Bill No.: HB0001 Effective: Multiple Dates
LSO No.: 24LSO-0491
Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0050
Chapter No.: 118
Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee
Catch Title: General government appropriations.
Has Report: Yes
Subject: Budget Bill for FY2025-2026 Fiscal Biennium.
(Revised 4/3/2024)
Summary/Major Elements
This bill contains the following appropriations:
Total Appropriations*:
General Fund (GF) Appropriations and Transfers $3,441,836,902*
Federal Fund (FF) Appropriations: $2,067,944,830
School Foundation Program Account (SFP) Appr: $2,679,452,787
Other Fund (OF) Appropriations: $2,748,746,109 [Reduced by Governor's Veto]
$2,746,246,109
Total Appropriations in Budget Bill: $11,039,670,956 [Reduced by Governor's Veto]
$10,935,480,628*
*Note: These totals reflect the final appropriations in the Budget Bill, including a reduction of $12,290,328 GF related to Section 2, Section 048, footnote 12 and the enactment of 2024 Senate File 0019. [GF and Total reduced for deappropriation.]
Total Authorized Positions:
7,360 7,384 (7,125 7,149 full-time** and 235 part-time) [Increased by Governor's Veto]
**Note: One (1) full-time equivalent position is time-limited to fiscal year (FY) 2025.
General Government – This bill contains appropriations for executive branch and judicial branch agencies for the FY2025-2026 biennium, provides for duties and conditions relating to these appropriations, redirects revenues for the period of the budget, and provides for reports related to the appropriations. A condensed overview of large agencies and programs follows:
Department of Health – This bill includes appropriations of $2.233 billion ($992.1 million GF; $1.026 billion FF; $214.7 million OF). The bill includes the ability to carry over up to $70.0 million GF from the 2021-2022 biennium and the 2023-2024 biennium to the 2025-2026 biennium.
K-12 Education – This bill includes appropriations of $1.880 billion SFP for school districts, including an external cost adjustment for professional and nonprofessional labor, utilities/energy and educational materials. The bill includes $176.1 million SFP for school district major maintenance in the State Construction Department and $338.6 million SFP for school capital construction in Section 313.
Higher Education – This bill includes appropriations of $268.3 million ($265.5 million GF; $1.9 million FF; and $846,000 OF) to community colleges and appropriations of $503.7 million ($484.7 million GF and $19.0 million OF) to the University of Wyoming. Additionally, the bill appropriates $15.0 million for the Wyoming Innovation Partnership to the Governor’s Office, $93.1 million for major maintenance, $40 million for University of Wyoming research, $4 million for University of Wyoming inflation, $9.3 million Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) for community college matching funds in Section 312 and $2.5 million GF for higher education scholarships in Section 327.
Department of Corrections – This bill includes appropriations of $290.1 million ($271.1 GF, $451,529 FF and $18.5 million OF) to the Department of Corrections.
Department of Family Services – This bill includes appropriations of $328.5 million ($160.8 million GF; $150.7 million FF; and $17.0 million OF) to the Department of Family Services.
Various additional provisions:
Summary (list) of major appropriations and transfers between accounts/funds:
Transfers for savings:
Reports and submissions required by this bill:
The following studies are required by this bill:
The Governor vetoed the following provisions that were not overridden:
Comments:
The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill. |