HB 0002 |
Support | Storage tanks. |
Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 35 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 |
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 0013 |
Support | Investment of public funds. |
Michael Madden |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 33 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill clarifies the fiduciary role of local government investment agents given in the 2016 Legislative Session. It reiterates they are subject to the Wyoming Uniform Prudent Investor Act and are subject to the state's jurisdiction. This stresses adequate due diligence when investing public funds - including local governments. |
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 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 0056 |
Monitor | Mobile homes-title status upon permanent foundation. |
Tyler Lindholm |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 112 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 |
Support | State investment policy. |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 69 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 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 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 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 0111 |
Support | County collective accounts. |
Eric Barlow |
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3/6/2017 |
Chapter No. 89 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| 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 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 0173 |
Monitor | Pari-mutuel events-distribution of fees. |
Bob Nicholas |
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2/27/2017 |
Did Not Consider in COW |
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| This legislation changes the proceeds flowing to local governments by splitting the 1% in half with half going to the General Fund. WAM UPDATE: 1/27/17, bill was not heard 1/27 because of time constraints, planned to be heard 1/31. An amendment is to be proposed to reduce the one-half of one percent (.5%) to one-quarter of one percent (.25%). |
HB 0236 |
Monitor | School finance-omnibus education funding. |
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3/14/2017 |
Chapter No. 205 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill addresses education funding through revisions of the existing formula, provides for additional revenue through cut backs and 0.5% sales tax, establishes a joint select committee on funding, requires reports, provides appropriations, and provides for a sunset date. WAM ACTION: 1/31/17, bill continued to be worked. WAM ACTION: 1/30/17, after 3 hours of testimony and beginning to work the bill, the bill was laid back for a date and time to be determined. Three parts to this bill 1) revenue increases, 2) reductions, 3) creation of a select committee. Education officials are concerned over more reductions, focus on students, special education needs, local boards make better decisions, recalibration. Education funding is a $400m per year issue, and school funds are near broke if not broke. Need to use rainy day funds to support education. |
HB 0266 |
Support | Study on evaluation requirements for small cities and towns. |
Carl Loucks |
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3/10/2017 |
Chapter No. 184 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill will study and make recommendations on requirements for audits and accounting practices for towns under 4,000. WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House concurred with Senate confernce committee, bill adopted. WAM ACTION: 2/22/17, Rick Kaysen testified on the bill, concerned on what expense may be incurred by small towns, need for compliance, not jeopardize federal grant funds, bill passed Senate Corporations Committee 4-0. Suggestion that this may be an interim topic as well. WAM Staff meets with State Dept of Audit 2/23/17 to develop working guidelines for towns should bill be approved. |
HB 0267 |
Monitor | LLC and corporation license fees. |
Jerry Obermueller |
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2/28/2017 |
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 |
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| This bill addresses corporations and limited liability companies, altering licensing fees. WAM ACTION: 2/21/17, bill passed Senate Corporations Committee 5-0, may be an interim topic as well. WAM ACTION: 2/1/17, bill passed appropriations Committee 7-0 as amended, amendment reduces fees from $150 to $75. |
HB 0280 |
Support | Vehicle registration requirements. |
John Eklund |
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3/8/2017 |
Chapter No. 148 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill increases the ability to collect registration fees owed. |
SF 0003 |
Support | Select water committee review of projects. |
Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 18 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill gives another layer of review to all water projects from the Wy Water Development committee or other federal agencies to be reviewed by the elected select water committee. |
SF 0008 |
Monitor | Transfer of water funds. |
Select Water |
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2/27/2017 |
No report prior to COW Cutoff |
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| This bill defines that excess funds should be placed in Water Development Funds I or II. |
SF 0011 |
Support | License revocation process. |
Revenue |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 24 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill adds steps to the process of revoking a sales tax or liquor license by requiring approval by the Board of Equalization. WAM will work to maintain local government authority. WAM ACTION: 2/10/17, passed House COW, this bill does not diminish local governments ability to revoke or suspend a license, it allows the State Liquor Division to revoke if sales taxes are not paid. WAM ACTION: 2/6/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, passed the Revenue Committee 9-0. |