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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 0013 SupportInvestment of public funds. Michael Madden
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 33 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 11 - Finance and Procurement Bob Dave
Justin Signed Bills as of Feb 15

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 0173 MonitorPari-mutuel events-distribution of fees. Bob Nicholas
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 (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 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3 01 - Taxes and Revenue 02 - Local Government
16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs Bob Dave Justin

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 MonitorSchool finance-omnibus education funding.
3/14/2017 Chapter No. 205 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 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3 01 - Taxes and Revenue
03 - Education 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs Bob Dave House Bills
Justin

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 SupportStudy on evaluation requirements for small cities and towns. Carl Loucks
3/10/2017 Chapter No. 184 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 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 (11) Week Eight - Feb 27 to March 3
02 - Local Government Dave House Bills Justin

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 MonitorLLC and corporation license fees. Jerry Obermueller
2/28/2017 S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills (04) Week Four - Mar 5 to 9 (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 (10) Week Seven - Feb 21 to 24 04 - Business/Economic Development
Bob Dave

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 SupportVehicle registration requirements. John Eklund
3/8/2017 Chapter No. 148 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 ---
(02) 64th Session Bills Passed House/Senate (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 01 - Taxes and Revenue 17 - Transportation and Public Works Bob
Dave House Bills Justin
This bill increases the ability to collect registration fees owed.
SF 0003 SupportSelect water committee review of projects. Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 18 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 17 - Transportation and Public Works
Bob Signed Bills as of Feb 15
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 MonitorTransfer of water funds. Select Water
2/27/2017 No report prior to COW Cutoff ---
(03) 64th Session Failed Bills (08) Week Five - Feb 6 to 10 16 - State Budget and Fiscal Affairs 17 - Transportation and Public Works Bob
Dave Justin

This bill defines that excess funds should be placed in Water Development Funds I or II.

SF 0011 SupportLicense revocation process. Revenue
2/21/2017 Chapter No. 24 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 02 - Local Government
04 - Business/Economic Development 2-Week One 2017 Bob Dave Justin
Signed Bills as of Feb 15

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.

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