This bill establishes a review of state revenues and expenditures to evaluate potential revenue stream modifications and or additions.

WAM ACTION: 2/13/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, findings may be complimentary to WAMs Municipal Financial Report of October 2016, bill only addresses revenues and not expenditures, bill passed House revenue Committee 9-0 as amended.

This bill provides for an economic diversification council to oversee and promote economic diversification activities in the state.  The bill details the council duties, deliverables and staff.

WAM ACTION: 2/28/17, Senate concurred with House amendments.  

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17, bill passed House COW as amended 45-15. 

WAM ACTION: 2/24/17, bill passed House COW on second reading as amended. 

WAM ACTION:2/14/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, passed House Appropriations 4-1.   

WAM ACTION: Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, passed House Minerals 8-1.  

WAM ACTION: 1/25/17, bill passed committee 4-1; amended that $1.5 of the $2.5M will be used for workforce development utilizing community colleges for training.

This bill modifies the rate discount for compliance compliance a drug and alcohol testing program, provides for an experience modification rate for out of state employers moving operations to WY, provides for a premium credit for employers, provides for rule making.

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17, bill passed House COW 48-12.

WAM ACTION: 2/24/17, bill passed House COW on second reading. 

WAM ACTION: 2/15/17, bill passed House Labor Committee 8-1.