HB 0003 |
Support | Landfill cease and transfer funding priority list |
Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 32 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0012 |
Oppose | Tax exemption repeals. |
Revenue |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 0-9-0- |
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| This bill removes the tax exemption currently on equipment related to lodging tax to outfitters, excise tax from transmitting radio waves, aircraft leases/repair, and coal gasification. WAM supports tax exemptions related to economic development. WAM Action Taken: 1/16/17 Laurie Heath attended the subcommittee, bill failed in whole |
HB 0019 |
Support | Sales from remote sellers. |
Revenue |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 85 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill supports the collection of internet sales and use tax and is part of WAM's 2017 legislative agenda. WAM Action Taken: 1/13/17 Shelley Simonton testified in support; 2/15/17 Bill passed both House and Senate |
HB 0020 |
Support | Honor and remember flag. |
Eric Barlow |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 135 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0028 |
Support | Approved depositories for public funds. |
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 98 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill supports that state and national banks are able to accept state and other public deposits. |
HB 0029 |
Support | Deposits by political subdivisions. |
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
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2/27/2017 |
Did Not Consider for Introduction |
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| This bill supports more alternatives for depositories, particularly for rural areas. It allows communities like Shoshone and Wright who do not have state banks to deposit in a state approved credit union. WAM Action Taken: 1/20/17 Laurie Heath testified in support and presented a letter from Mayor Peters (Shoshone). |
HB 0032 |
Support | Ski Safety Act. |
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
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3/10/2017 |
Chapter No. 192 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill, noted on the 2017 Legislative Agenda, supports the request from Casper and Jackson for a Wyoming ski area safety act. WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House concurred with Senate confernce committee, bill adopted. 2/16/17 Laid back on 3rd Reading 2/15/17 Passed 2nd Reading in Senate WAM ACTION: 2/8,17, bill passed as amended Senate Minerals 5-0. WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, bill heard by Senate Minerals, laid back until 2/8/17. WAM Action Taken: 1/18/17 Laurie Heath testified in support. After much debate from support and opposition, the bill moved with an amendment to remove Section 7 and add general language referring to current laws on liability. This seemed supportive by the ski areas but anticipate further discussion as goes to floor. 1/20/17 Passed General File by 1 vote 1/24/17 Passed House in 3rd reading |
HB 0052 |
Support | Governmental immunity-cooperative public transportation. |
Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
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3/8/2017 |
Chapter No. 153 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0055 |
Monitor | Spending policy amendments-2. |
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3/14/2017 |
Chapter No. 206 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill (sponsored by Capital Finance and Investment) identifies changes to revenue streams/percentages over the next five years. WAM will monitor as a priority bill to ensure no changes or amendments are introduced that would impact local government's current allocations. |
HB 0065 |
Support | Public safety communications reorganization. |
Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 17 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0071 |
Support | Unemployment insurance-electronic communications. |
Eric Barlow |
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2/14/2017 |
Chapter No. 6 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill provides for electronic communications to and from the state for unemployment issues. Streamlining unemployment laws is on WAM's 2017 legislative agenda. |
HB 0073 |
Support | Interference with emergency services. |
Cheri Steinmetz |
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2/27/2017 |
Did Not Consider for Introduction |
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| Bill establishes that a person who impedes an emergency service could be convicted of a misdemeanor and fined. |
HB 0080 |
Support | Transportation network companies. |
Dan Zwonitzer |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 132 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0082 |
Support | Local optional sales and use taxes. |
Revenue |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 73 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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This bill provides that the local option taxes may be imposed through separate propositions up to the specified limitations. It provides the local government the authority to impose flexibility on the increments and use of the general and special purpose (5th and 6th penny).
WAM action: 1/11/17 Rick Kaysen testified in support
2/15/17 Passed both House and Senate
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HB 0084 |
Monitor | Worker's compensation-delinquent employers. |
Eric Barlow |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 100 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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. |
HB 0085 |
Monitor | Unemployment compensation-delinquent employers. |
Eric Barlow |
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2/3/2017 |
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 |
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| 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. |
HB 0086 |
Support | Omnibus water bill-construction. |
Select Water |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 75 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 0092 |
Support | Payment of wages upon termination-time limits. |
Lloyd Larsen |
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2/14/2017 |
Chapter No. 11 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 |
Support | Microbrewery permits. |
Mike Greear |
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2/27/2017 |
Did Not Consider in COW |
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| 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 0102 |
Monitor | Lodging tax rate. |
William Henderson |
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2/3/2017 |
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 |
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| This bill increases the lodging taxation rate allowable from 4% to 6% along with other provisions that would provide potential local government funding. WAM Action Taken: 1/18/17 Laurie Heath testified that WAM was monitoring the bill. As the bill was reviewed and compared, there was opposition from retailing and tourism industry. This lodging tax bill failed but it was added to the Corporation list for an interim committee topic. |
HB 0104 |
Monitor | Severance tax on coal. |
Timothy Hallinan |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0- |
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| This bill redirects severance taxes from PWMTF to General Fund and reduces severance tax on surface coal from 7% to 6%. WAM will watch to see if sets precedence with PWMTF allocations. This bill is not brought forth by the WY Mining Assoc nor the mining industry. They are not speaking against a tax reduction, but neither is addressing. WAM will remain neutral as well and monitor. |
HB 0112 |
Support | EMS licensure-interstate compact. |
Labor, Health and Social Services |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 38 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 |
HB 0131 |
Support | Disposition of lottery proceeds. |
Patrick Sweeney |
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3/8/2017 |
Chapter No. 158 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 |
Oppose | Taxable value of industrial property. |
Scott Clem |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0- |
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| 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 0149 |
Oppose | Lodging tax distribution. |
Timothy Hallinan |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 1-8-0- |
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| This bill allows up to 50% of the 4% lodging tax receipts that are voted by local election. The funds could be split between tourism and the other for other local government general fund activities. 1/20/17 This bill failed in committee |