2-Week One 2017 (38)
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Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/11/2021

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 0012 OpposeTax exemption repeals. Revenue
2/3/2017 H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 0-9-0- ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 01 - Taxes and Revenue 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Justin

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 SupportSales from remote sellers. Revenue
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 85 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 01 - Taxes and Revenue 04 - Business/Economic Development
2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin

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 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 0028 SupportApproved depositories for public funds. Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 98 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (03) Week Three - Feb 26 to Mar 2 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 11 - Finance and Procurement 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Justin

This bill supports that state and national banks are able to accept state and other public deposits.  

HB 0029 SupportDeposits by political subdivisions. Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
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 11 - Finance and Procurement 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Justin

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 SupportSki Safety Act. Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources
3/10/2017 Chapter No. 192 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 12 - Parks and Recreation 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Justin

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 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 0055 MonitorSpending policy amendments-2.
3/14/2017 Chapter No. 206 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 01 - Taxes and Revenue
16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin

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 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 0071 SupportUnemployment insurance-electronic communications. Eric Barlow
2/14/2017 Chapter No. 6 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 06 - HR and Employee Benefits 18 - State Administration 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Justin Signed Bills as of Feb 15
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 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 0082 SupportLocal optional sales and use taxes. Revenue
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 73 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 01 - Taxes and Revenue 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Justin
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 
HB 0084 MonitorWorker's compensation-delinquent employers. Eric Barlow
3/6/2017 Chapter No. 100 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
01 - Taxes and Revenue 06 - HR and Employee Benefits 18 - State Administration 2-Week One 2017 Bob
Dave Justin

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 MonitorUnemployment compensation-delinquent employers. Eric Barlow
2/3/2017 H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 01 - Taxes and Revenue 06 - HR and Employee Benefits 18 - State Administration 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15

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 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 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 0102 MonitorLodging tax rate. William Henderson
2/3/2017 H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills 01 - Taxes and Revenue 04 - Business/Economic Development 11 - Finance and Procurement 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

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 MonitorSeverance tax on coal. Timothy Hallinan
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 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs 2-Week One 2017 Bob
Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

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 SupportEMS licensure-interstate compact. Labor, Health and Social Services
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 38 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 (09) Week Six - Feb 13 to 17 09 - Health and Human Services
15 - Public Safety and Corrections 18 - State Administration 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave
Justin Signed Bills as of Feb 15

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 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 0149 OpposeLodging tax distribution. Timothy Hallinan
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 2-Week One 2017
Bob Dave Failed Bills as of February 15 Justin

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  

Green background on status indicates a bill has been acted on the last recorded legislative day.