| HB 0048 |
Support | Fiscal information in legislation. |
Cheri Steinmetz |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 2-5-0- |
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| This bill requires a fiscal note be attached for legislation that would create a mandate or formula change that creates a financial and personnel impact to a city or town. The fiscal note should contain an estimate of the financial impact to the state, city, town or other entity that the bill addresses. |
| 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 0115 |
Oppose | Attorneys fees awarded to prevailing party. |
Cheri Steinmetz |
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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 modifies and expands the ability of attorney and court costs to be awarded to the prevailing party in a case brought on by the government entity, including incorporated municipalities. This would directly impact the approved budgets of the municipalities. WAM Action Taken: 1/23/17 Laurie Heath testified in opposition. Bill failed in committee |
| HB 0135 |
Oppose | Government Nondiscrimination Act. |
Cheri Steinmetz |
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2/3/2017 |
Did Not Consider in COW |
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| This bill appears to have the ability to present challenges to municipalities when dealing with employee discrimination law or situations. Additionally, WAM's opposes this bill with the intent to keep Wyoming's laws and appearance as friendly and equal when it pertains to economic development opportunities. WAM UPDATE: 1/26/17, this bill was withdrawn by its sponsors, may go to interim topic. |