HB 0089 |
Oppose | Judges of first class cities-retention elections. |
Charles Pelkey |
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2/3/2017 |
3rd Reading:Failed 29-30-1-0-0 |
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| This bill adds municipal judges in first class cities under current election and retention policies similar to other appointed local government positions. This creates concerns and questions as how the first class city is to provide funding and oversight of the judge. Also, if the bill would pass it could require changes in ordinances and codes regarding city appointed positions. WAM's position is the municipal judge should remain as an appointed city position. WAM ACTION: 2/3/17, bill failed COW on third reading 30-29-1 excused. WAM ACTION: 2/2/17, bill passed COW, no discussion, to third reading. WAM ACTION: 1/31/17, Rick Kaysen testified in opposition of this bill, discussion on separation of power by sponsors as well as philosophical beliefs of right to vote, bill passed Committee 6-3. Bill failed 30-29 |
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 WAM UPDATE: 1/26/17, this bill was withdrawn by its sponsors, may go to interim topic. |
HB 0269 |
Oppose | Prohibited question on job applications. |
James Byrd |
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2/3/2017 |
H:DO PASS FAILED in Accordance with House Rule 5-4: 3-5-1- |
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| This bill limits questions on criminal history unless that information under federal or state law would disqualify the applicant. |
SF 0053 |
Monitor | Veterans preference. |
Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
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3/10/2017 |
Chapter No. 195 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 |
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| This bill increases hiring preferences for Veterans which could impact personnel decisions of WAM members. WAM ACTION: 3/2/17, bill passed House on third and final reading. WAM ACTION: 3/1/17, House did not concur with Senate, headed toward conference committee. WAM ACTION: 2/28/17, Senate concurred with House amendments. WAM ACTION: 2/21/17, bill passed House COW on third reading. WAM ACTION: 2/9/17, bill provides for preference only during the interview process, bill passed the House Transportation Committee 8-1. |
SF 0054 |
Support | Military spouse-hiring preference. |
Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
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2/27/2017 |
COW:Failed 14-43-3-0-0 |
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| This bill increases hiring preferences for military spouses, which could influence personnel decisions of WAM members. WAM ACTION: 2/9/17, bill provides for preference only during the interview process, bill passed the House Transportation Committee 5-4. |
SF 0055 |
Support | Antidiscrimination-military spouses. |
Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
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1/23/2017 |
3rd Reading:Failed 11-19-0-0-0 |
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| This bill increases hiring preferences for military spouses, which could influence personnel decisions of WAM members. |
SJ 0004 |
Oppose | Wyoming civil rights amendment. |
Larry Hicks |
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2/3/2017 |
Did Not Consider for Introduction |
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| A joint resolution proposing to amend the Wyoming Constitution to prohibit discrimination against and to ban preferential treatment to groups or individuals based on their race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin for public employment, public education or public contracting purposes. WAM opposes this bill as it can create anti-discrimination employee law and situation confusion and also does not promote a friendly environment of economic development opportunities. |