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 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 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 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 |
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 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. |
SF 0013 |
Support | Manufactured alcoholic beverages. |
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 49 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill specifies liquor license criteria for manufacturing, sample amount for dispensing, and manufacturing site compliance. WAM ACTION: 2/15/17, bill passed House COW. WAM ACTION: 2/7/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support, bill passed House Corporations Committee 8-1. WAM Action Taken: 1/12/17 Rick Kaysen testified in support, bill passed |
SF 0019 |
Support | Snow plow lights. |
Fred Emerich |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 46 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill identifies emergency light rules for municipal and county snow plows in order to keep within WDOT requirements. The lights are to be installed on the back of the snow plow with preferred color of blue. WAM ACTION: 2/15/17, bill passed House COW. WAM ACTION: 2/9/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support as this bill is passive to install safety lighting, bill passed the House Transportation Committee 9-0. WAM Action Taken: 1/19/17 Laurie Heath attended the committee meeting supporting the county and city public works departments. |
SF 0030 |
Monitor | Jail placement coordination. |
Judiciary |
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2/21/2017 |
Chapter No. 21 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill gives county jails the option to house out-of-state prisoners. WAM members working with counties on jail expenses could be impacted positively by counties accepting these additional prisoners. Out of state prisoners cannot repla in state prisioner housing as needed. |