This bill relates to public property, provides that a design-build contractor be selected solely on a response to a request for qualifications as specified, and repeals conflicting provisions.

This bill relates to Ad Valorem taxes, specifics that counties may deduct extraordinary costs to collect taxes prior to distribution of taxes, and provides that a county shall not be liable for amounts not collected due to non payment by a taxpayer.

This bill relates to water development, authorizes construction of designated water projects, specifies terms and conditions, provides for appropriations, and includes certain municipal projects.

WAM ACTION: 2/13/18 Ag Committee (Chapter 99) 

WDD Acct I  (costs appropriate, see bill for actual. WWDC grants 67% of project costs and can offer loans for balance). Only listing municipal projects

1. Gillette Regional extension for main water supply Madison Project.  This project now is bringing in the outlying districts to tie in to the main line. = 2.7M total with $1.8M grant appropriated from WWDC. Condition to successfully redrill 2 wells and resolve certain issues before project will go forward.  
2. Glenrock Transmission Pipeline - $525K appropriated
3. Lusk Water System Improvement (replace Well #1, well house) - $546K appropriated
4. Newcastle Well 2016 - $495K appropriated.  Special conditions the current well belongs to the State and will sell to city at a 1/3 cost ($259K separate transaction to State). 
5. Sheridan Northside Transmission - $1.7M appropriated 
6. Sundance Tank (new storage tank) -  $722K appropriated

WWD Acct II

1. Casper Underground - 416K appropriated
2. Star Valley (capture water system, replace older lines) - 558K is 67% and town also seeking a loan for the 33% of their share (term is 30 years at 4%) so the total app 834K
3. Deaver Irrigation District (mentioned since provides to town) - 464K with special conditions that WWD will provide project materials through grant

WWD Acct III

1. West Fork Reservoir with appropriation of 40M, but also WWDC seeking cost sharing from Colorado or Federal. 

This bill relates to amending and reorganizing provisions relating to fines and fees for speeding violations, and imposing a police officer continuing education and training fee. 

WAM ACTION: 2/16/18

WAM testified, similar to HB0012, that it was our understanding from the AG opinion that if fines were reduced it would not impact municipal government control.  We asked for text to be added for assurance but it was not amended.  We will watch to propose as applicable as the bill goes to the other side. HB0093 removed the fine reductions but did include $5 from every non-municipal court speeding fine would go to a fund to support police and sheriff training.  WAM stood in support of this as this could relieve current budgets that are appropriated to training.  Chairman Kirkbride indicated that HB0012 and HB0093 will be resolved before the House.

This bill clarifies that lottery games shall be operated and managed in a manner that maximizes revenues to the state and its counties, and cities and towns.  

WAM ACTION: 2/16/18

This bill props up the lottery to maximize the revenues and if passed it will be used in a future discussion and evaluation of the lottery program.  WAM testified in Support with the idea that the lottery has been in place for a few years with the intent to send profits to support local governments and WAM supports continued conversation to ensure maximum benefit. 

This bill relates to municipalities and counties, amends powers which may be exercised by a housing authority, authorizes the appointment of additional commissioners to a regional housing authority, and authorizes staggered terms for commissioners.

WAM ACTION: 2/19/18 

WAM testified in support of this bill, not only for housing issues relative to Teton County, but also support as a representation of excellent collaboration of municipal and county.  Passed 6-3

This bill establishes a recall mechanism for an elected official in any form of municipal government, provides for a replacement procedure, and repeals an existing recall mechanism.

Bill failed on introduction in the House