This bill addresses supplemental appropriations for the operation of state government, increasing or decreasing amounts, adjusting positions, modifying prior or making additional appropriations, certain appropriations subject to terms and conditions, transfers certain funds.

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17, bill adopted by the House COW 45-15 as amended, Joint Appropriations Conference Committee approved unanimously earlier in the day.   

WAM ACTION: 2/13/17, bill passed the House COW 46-14 as amended. 

WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, bill introduced and COW began working the bill, and will work bill through 2/10/17. Amendments for Second Reading must be submitted 2/7 by 5PM, and fro Third Reading 2/9 by 5PM. WAM has two amendments regarding water development funds, and is working with sponsors for the amendments.

This bill provides for recovery of delinquent workers compensation payments from employers through installment plans and modified interest if needed. There is an allowance of one year to recover payments from the employer. Streamlining employment bills is a priority on WAM's 2017 Legislative Agenda.

This bill provides for recovery of delinquent and unpaid employment wage contributions from employers through installment plans and modified interest if needed. There is an allowance of one year to recover payments from the employer. 

This bill recognizes EMS licensure from other states to increase cross state opportunities for resources and reduce the complication of licensing and testing.  Strongly supported by EMS and fire department associations.

WAM ACTION TAKEN: 2/6/17 Laurie Heath testified in support 

This bill alters the role of the Dept. of Revenue and reduces state control of the distribution and sale of alcohol.

WAM ACTION: 1/23/17, Rick Kaysen attended, available testimony time used liquor association and DOR, Bill failed 9-0.

This bill relates to state investments increasing the amount authorized to be invested for specific public purposes. This bill increases from $600M to $1B availability of state funds for investment programs.

WAM ACTION: 2/10/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support, Senate Minerals passed bill 5-0.

This bill requests a Wyoming Constitutional amendment about Mineral taxes. WAM will monitor to see if impacts the ability of the legislature to appropriate funds.

WAM ACTION: 1/23/17, Bill failed, testimony notneeded--RK

This bill modifies the use of reserve accounts to cover budget shortfalls.  WAM will closely monitor and evaluate to determine potential effect on local government distribution.

This bill modernizes the state archives system to include digital images.  WAM will monitor this bill and work with the State archives staff to understand if this imposes an undue burden on digitizing records from municipalities to the state archives. Also WAM and WAMCAT members are evaluating the bill to determine if a certain type of software will be required and which impose additional costs.

WAM ACTION: 2/21/17, bill passed House COW on third reading consent list.  

This bill continues to exclude local governments from participation in the statewide enterprise technology network (computer purchase requirements).  This bill identifies that state departments and schools include access to the unified network but continue to state that due to private sector competition they are excluding local government. WAM supported the bill but requested that conversation continue to see if improved service or costs could be realized by municipalities.  A&I testified that more infrastructure is in place that could possibly decrease community costs with private providers.  

This bill indicates that the Water Development Commission shall annually review the obligated spending and report to the JAC and other agencies any excess amount. The excess shall be deposited in Water Development Account I. WAM will monitor to see if excess funds appropriated to General or other uses.

WAM ACTION: 2/22/17, bill passed House COW on third and final reading. 

This bill requires online access of the public reports on state agency contracts for services and supplies and on revenues received by state agencies.  As introduced the bill is directed at state agencies but WAM will monitor for amendments that might expand into local government.

WAM ACTION: 1/26/17, bill laid back until 1/31/17.

This bill allows for dissolving control from the State Fire Marshall to local governments following a state approved process while still providing assistance upon request.

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, bill passed House COW on third reading.  

WAM ACTION: 2/28/17, bill passed House on second reading.   

WAM Action Taken: 1/18/17 Laurie Heath testified in support

WAM ACTION:2/14/17,Rick Kaysen testified in support,bill passed House Corporations Committee 9-0.   

This bill proposes to continue the task force on special districts, extending an appropriation, providing an appropriation.

WAM ACTION: 2/2/17, bill passed Corporations Comm 4-1. 

This bill establishes a study group, with appropriations, to investigate and offer legislation for WY's tax structure including specific reference to local government.

WAM ACTION: 2/2/17, bill failed Revenue Committee 3-2, SF131-state revenues and expenditure review approved and some Committee members argued that there would be two conflicting bills and which would be better.