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Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/11/2021

HB 0002 SupportStorage tanks. Minerals, Business and Economic Development
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 35 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 02 - Local Government 07 - Natural Resource/Environment
Bob Dave

This bill relates to various parties involved with above or under ground storage tanks including operators, to out of use tanks, and to rule making authority.

WAM ACTION: 2/8/17, bill passed Senate Minerals 5-0.  

WAM ACTION: 1/31/17, Passed House  

 

HB 0003 SupportLandfill cease and transfer funding priority list Minerals, Business and Economic Development
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 32 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 02 - Local Government 08 - Solid Waste Management
2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin

This bill authorizes the expenditure of previously appropriated funds to pay for a select list of prioritized municipal solid waste facilities cease and transfer projects. The bill grants the WDEQ limited discretionary authority to modify the list.

WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, Lusk replaced Clearmont on the list for $300,000 as Lusk was short of funds on an earlier priority list.  Bill passed Senate Minerals 3-0. 

HB 0020 SupportHonor and remember flag. Eric Barlow
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 135 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3
02 - Local Government 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin

This bill clarifies local government's protocol when displaying the honor and remember flag.

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17, bill passed Senate COW on third reading. 

WAM ACTION: 2/9/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill as the bill provides for an option to fly the Honor Flag and allows local entity to decide, bill passed the Senate Travel Committee 5-0.  

HB 0048 SupportFiscal information in legislation. Cheri Steinmetz
2/3/2017 H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 2-5-0- ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 02 - Local Government 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs Bob Dave
Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

This bill requires a fiscal note be attached for legislation that would create a mandate or formula change that creates a financial and personnel impact to a city or town.  The fiscal note should contain an estimate of the financial impact to the state, city, town or other entity that the bill addresses. 

HB 0052 SupportGovernmental immunity-cooperative public transportation. Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs
3/8/2017 Chapter No. 153 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17
(10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3 02 - Local Government 17 - Transportation and Public Works 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Justin

This bill resolves a resolution presented at the 2016 WAM annual convention and was an issue noted in the 2017 Legislative Agenda.  WAM will submit the bill to Cheyenne, Jackson and other applicable WAM members that may participate in cross-state transportation agreements to request comments to determine if this meets the needs to reduce liabilities and increase intra-state agreements.

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, bill passed Senate COW 28-2 on third and final reading.  

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House did not concur with Senate, headed toward confernce committee, no date schedlued for committee meeting.   

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

WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, bill passed 5-0 by the Senate Transportation Committee. 

HB 0056 MonitorMobile homes-title status upon permanent foundation. Tyler Lindholm
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 112 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10
(09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government 13 - Planning and Zoning
Bob Dave Justin

This bill may effect the revenues of local governments and zoning or local ordinances dealing with mobile homes.

WAM ACTION: Passed 3rd reading in Senate

WAM ACTION:WAM ACTION: 2/14/17, bill passed Senate Corporations Committee 8-1.   

WAM ACTION: 1/20/17, Bill was amended, support from Realtors Assoc, Banker's Assoc, no need for WAM to testify--RK

WAM ACTION: 2/9/17 Bill was again amended to secure continuum of interest or 'paper trail' to give assurance to lenders while not holding up the process for the mobile home seller.   

  

HB 0060 SupportState investment policy.
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 69 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 02 - Local Government
11 - Finance and Procurement 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs Bob Dave Justin

This bill expands options for investing state funds which will impact the ability of local governments investments.

WAM Action Taken: 1/31/17 Laurie Heath attended JAC.  This bill provides flexibility of investments with reduced restrictions to allow adjustments to market conditions. 

HB 0064 SupportMove over requirement. Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs
2/23/2017 3rd Reading:Failed 5-25-0-0-0 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 02 - Local Government 15 - Public Safety and Corrections Bob Dave
Justin
Bill that creates requirements for passing parked vehicles (including municipal), amending provisions relating to the use of flashing lights on vehicles and primarily applicable to the passing drivers to merge from the parked service vehicle. 
HB 0065 SupportPublic safety communications reorganization. Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 17 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 02 - Local Government
15 - Public Safety and Corrections 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin
Signed Bills as of Feb 15

This bill alters the make up of the public safety commission to include WAM or other LG organizations as members of the commission.

WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, bill passed 5-0 by the Senate Transportation Committee.

HB 0069 MonitorCounty resolution-feeding wildlife. Andy Schwartz
2/3/2017 H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 3-5-1- ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 02 - Local Government 07 - Natural Resource/Environment Bob Dave
Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

This bill allows counties to restrict feeding of wildlife and allows the local governments to impose penalties.  

HB 0073 SupportInterference with emergency services. Cheri Steinmetz
2/27/2017 Did Not Consider for Introduction ---
(02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) 64th Session Failed Bills (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 02 - Local Government 15 - Public Safety and Corrections
2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Bill establishes that a person who impedes an emergency service could be convicted of a misdemeanor and fined. 
HB 0080 SupportTransportation network companies. Dan Zwonitzer
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 132 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24
02 - Local Government 17 - Transportation and Public Works 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Justin

This model bill establishes statewide rules for transportation services like UBER and LYFT. WAM met with UBER representatives to discuss concerns and to promote local revenue generation options.  The final bill will be amended to charge a 4% tax per ride in compliance with current TNC rules.  The DOR will distribute the funds to the municipality or county that the ride originated similar to sales and use tax distributions.  

WAM conducted a survey to the Clerks/Treasurers regarding which community had taxi services and what background checks were required for these services.  Generally, based on the response, it appears ~<20 cities and towns have taxi services and a variety of background checks with <5 requiring finger printing.    

WAM Action: 1/17/17--Rick Kaysen testified, bill passed Committee as amended. WAM was ensured per current statute that state sales tax at 4% would be collected as it is with taxi and limousine services.   1/24/17 Passed 3rd reading in the House

WAM Action:2/14/17 WAM attended Senate sub-committee in support and the bill passed to the full Senate.  

HB 0086 SupportOmnibus water bill-construction. Select Water
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 75 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10
(09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 02 - Local Government 07 - Natural Resource/Environment 11 - Finance and Procurement
16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin

This bill identifies State funding for water projects with some being municipal projects. WAM members with water projects in this bill are Cody, Cowley, Gillette, Glenrock, Opal, Thayne, Wheatland, Casper, Deaver, Thermopolis, Riverton, Green River/Rock Springs, Laramie, and multiple irrigation districts. The expectation is all the projects on this bill will be funded but future projects are at risk of funding due to the fact that the supplemental budget proposes Water Development Commission funds are shared with the SEO department.  As of 2/16/17, appears this omnibus construction bill will pass securing funding for the listed projects.

2/16/17 Passed 2nd Reading in Senate

WAM ACTION: 2/7/17, Bill Senate passed Agricultural Committee 5-0.

WAM ACTION: 1/23/17, Bill passed 7-0 with no amendments=RK 

 

HB 0089 OpposeJudges of first class cities-retention elections. Charles Pelkey
2/3/2017 3rd Reading:Failed 29-30-1-0-0 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 02 - Local Government 05 - Elections 19 - Government Liability & Courts
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15

This bill adds municipal judges in first class cities under current election and retention policies similar to other appointed local government positions.  This creates concerns and questions as how the first class city is to provide funding and oversight of the judge.  Also, if the bill would pass it could require changes in ordinances and codes regarding city appointed positions. WAM's position is the municipal judge should remain as an appointed city position.

WAM ACTION: 2/3/17, bill failed COW on third reading 30-29-1 excused. 

WAM ACTION: 2/2/17, bill passed COW, no discussion, to third reading.

WAM ACTION: 1/31/17, Rick Kaysen testified in opposition of this bill, discussion on separation of power by sponsors as well as philosophical beliefs of right to vote, bill passed Committee 6-3.  

Bill failed 30-29 

 

HB 0092 SupportPayment of wages upon termination-time limits. Lloyd Larsen
2/14/2017 Chapter No. 11 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 02 - Local Government 06 - HR and Employee Benefits
2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin Signed Bills as of Feb 15

Bill adds language for compliance in employment contracts; permitting the time period for payment of wages upon termination of employment to be specified in a collective bargaining agreement.

WAM ACTION: 2/3/17, Rick Kaysen testified that WAM has no issue s with the bill, passed Labor Committee 5-0.

HB 0096 SupportMicrobrewery permits. Mike Greear
2/27/2017 Did Not Consider in COW ---
(02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) 64th Session Failed Bills (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3
02 - Local Government 04 - Business/Economic Development 15 - Public Safety and Corrections 2-Week One 2017 Bob
Dave Justin

This bill increases flexibility for a micro brewery's business operations in Wyoming. WAM supports since promotes economic development of Wyoming based breweries.

WAM ACTION: 2/16/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support, bill passed Senate Corporations Committee 3-0 with 1 excused and 1 conflict. 

HB 0103 SupportHousing authority. Andy Schwartz
2/27/2017 Did Not Consider for Introduction ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 02 - Local Government 10 - Housing and Community Development Bob Dave
Justin
This bill modifies housing authority statutes that municipalities planning and zoning may find of interest.
HB 0105 OpposeLSRA-limitations on appropriations. Michael Madden
2/3/2017 H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

This bill sets limits on the use of the LSRA. WAM opposes since it would prevent any appropriations for local governments in future bienniums.

WAM UPDATE: 1/31/17 JAC did not approve to move the bill, "stayed in the drawer" 

HB 0109 MonitorVolunteer pension account-search and rescue. Michael Madden
2/3/2017 H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government 09 - Health and Human Services 15 - Public Safety and Corrections
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin
This bill adds volunteer firemen, EMT, and search and rescue personnel to the Wyoming state pension system, it also changes from 70% to 76% of the gross premium tax levided upon fire insurance premiums.  
HB 0111 SupportCounty collective accounts. Eric Barlow
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 89 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 02 - Local Government
06 - HR and Employee Benefits Bob

This bill provides a program that will be administered by WCCA to offer a collective workers compensation program.  This program is strongly supported by Dept of Workforce services and was mentioned that it would be pushed out to cities and towns once WCCA implements.

WAM ACTION TAKEN: 2/6/17 Laurie Heath testified in support and confirmed WAM is interested to administer a similar program to cities and town.   

HB 0115 OpposeAttorneys fees awarded to prevailing party. Cheri Steinmetz
2/3/2017 H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0- ---
(02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) 64th Session Failed Bills 02 - Local Government 11 - Finance and Procurement 19 - Government Liability & Courts
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

This bill modifies and expands the ability of attorney and court costs to be awarded to the prevailing party in a case brought on by the government entity, including incorporated municipalities.  This would directly impact the approved budgets of the municipalities.

WAM Action Taken: 1/23/17 Laurie Heath testified in opposition.  Bill failed in committee 

HB 0131 SupportDisposition of lottery proceeds. Patrick Sweeney
3/8/2017 Chapter No. 158 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3
01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Justin LLC

This bill removes the sunset and amount limitations on Wyoming lottery proceeds to local government.  It also provides for a once per year distribution of revenues.

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, bill passed Senate COW 28-2 on third and final reading.  

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

WAM ACTION: 2/23/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support, bill passed Senate Revenue Committee 3-0 with two excused. 

WAM Action Taken: 1/18/17 Laurie Heath testified in support and alignment with WCCA, bill was moved to floor with an amendment that changed distribution formulas from sales tax base to point of sale of the lottery tickets. The intent is to increase engagement in the county or municipalities if revenue was directed back to them.  

HB 0134 OpposeTaxable value of industrial property. Scott Clem
2/3/2017 H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0- ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government 04 - Business/Economic Development 11 - Finance and Procurement
18 - State Administration 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15
Justin LLC
This bill provides for a stepped increase of the property tax on new industrial property for the purpose of economic development incentives.  The property tax for the first three years of use would be 5.75%, the fourth year of use would be 9.5%, and five years plus would be the current property tax rate of 11.5%.
HB 0135 OpposeGovernment Nondiscrimination Act. Cheri Steinmetz
2/3/2017 Did Not Consider in COW ---
(02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) 64th Session Failed Bills (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 02 - Local Government
04 - Business/Economic Development 19 - Government Liability & Courts Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15
Justin

This bill appears to have the ability to present challenges to municipalities when dealing with employee discrimination law or situations.  Additionally, WAM's opposes this bill with the intent to keep Wyoming's laws and appearance as friendly and equal when it pertains to economic development opportunities.

WAM UPDATE: 1/26/17, this bill was withdrawn by its sponsors, may go to interim topic.  

HB 0137 OpposeWyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act. Dennis Biteman
3/14/2017 Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0107 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (02) Week Two - Feb 19 to 23 (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17
(10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3 02 - Local Government 15 - Public Safety and Corrections Bob
Dave Justin LLC

This bill repeals gun free zones for governmental entity meetings and the Wyoming legislature.  WAM's position in the 2016 legislative session was to allow local governing bodies the ability to determine gun free zones.

WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House did not concur with Senate, headed toward conference committee, no date schedlued for committee meeting.    

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17 Sen Von Flatern presented two amendments to give local control to local government into HB137 with the testimony that it would match the HB194 that gives local school boards local control and the existing local control to community colleges and university.  Both amendments failed.  A 3rd amendment to allow local government to add electronic security also failed. The proponents of the bill stated they were upholding their Constitution right to bear arms. The bill passed repealing gun free zones in government meetings by the Senate COW 20-10.  

WAM ACTION: 2/25/17 Requested Sen Von Flatern present an amendment to add in language allowing local control for elected officials.  A similar amendment was presented by Sen Burns on 2/24/17 but failed. 

WAM ACTION: 2/23/17 Passed COW in Senate 16-14

WAM ACTION: 2/15/17, Rick Kaysen testified in opposition to the bill, bill passed Senate Judiciary 4-1.  

Rick WAM ACTION: 2/1/17, bill passed the House as amended 47-13, amendment allows for permits issued outside of WY to carry on campus and changes weapon to firearms. 

WAM ACTION: 1/24/17, Rick Kaysen testified in opposition to the Bill, Bill passed 8-1 as amended to remove private property from the language. 1/30/17 Bill passed General File, 1st reading with amendment to remove private property - applies to public entities. 

WAM ACTION: 2/15/17 Rick Kaysen testified to allow local control to determine the rules for their community. Bill passed 4-1 out of Judiciary Committee.  On General File for 2/16/17 

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