ADOPTED HOUSE AMENDMENTS for February 20, 2003.

ADOPTED HOUSE AMENDMENTS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003

HB0001H2001/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 024. Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources [State Parks]

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Page 15–line 10 After "3." insert ",5.".

Page 15-line 11 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "30,000".

Page 16-After line 7 Insert:

"5. Of this general fund appropriation, thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) shall be expended to contract with the town of Thermopolis to provide security for Hot Springs state park.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BAKER

HB0001H2005/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-after line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S MANSION]

Section 327.

(a) Notwithstanding 2001 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 139, Section 4 which created Section 336, from any unobligated and unexpended funds appropriated prior to the effective date of this act and available on the effective date of this act from appropriations for the design and construction of the multi-level parking structure for the state capitol office complex, there is appropriated not to exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to the department of state parks and cultural resources for the purposes of the repair and preservation of the historic governor's mansion.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SIMPSON, ESQUIBEL, REESE, ROSS

HB0001H2006/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Developmental Disabilities]

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Page 20-line 18 After "11." insert ", 12.".

Page 20-line 19 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,423,387" Under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "1,174,967".

Page 23-after line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this appropriation, seven hundred forty-seven thousand one hundred twelve dollars ($747,112.00) in general funds and one million one hundred seventy-four thousand nine hundred sixty-seven dollars ($1,174,967.00) in federal funds shall be used in the 600 series to provide services to children waiting for assistance on the home and community-based waiver program for children with developmental disabilities. The remaining general fund amount of six hundred seventy-six thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($676,275.00) shall be used in the 600 series to fund services to children in developmental preschool.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HARVEY, ROSS, SIMPSON, WOSTENBERG

HB0001H2007/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 205. Education – School Finance [School Foundation Program]

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Page 31-line 32 Delete "one and seven-tenths percent (1.7%)" insert "two and one-quarter percent (2.25%)".

Page 38-line 25 After stricken "($35,925,000.00)" delete balance of line and insert "forty million four hundred forty six thousand two hundred seventy dollars ($40,446,270.00).".

Page 38-line 26 Delete.

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HINCKLEY, ROBINSON, ROSS, WASSERBURGER

HB0001H2008/AC CORRECTED

(CORRECTED COPY-2)

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[BUSINESS REVENUE SURVEY]

Section 327.

(a) There is appropriated to the department of revenue from the general fund one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to conduct a business revenue income survey as provided in this section.

(b) In conducting the survey, the department may require any business entity currently doing business in the state to submit to the department an estimate of the gross revenues received from the business entity's operations in the state during the previous calendar year. The reports shall be kept confidential by the department and shall be used only for the purposes of the survey and subsequent legislative study under this section. The survey shall include the following:

(i) Review possible options for a basis of a business tax including business income tax, franchise fees, gross receipts, net income, net worth, value-added or a combination thereof;

(ii) Analyze the various rates of business taxes including flat rate, graduated rate or a combination thereof;

(iii) Analyze the potential impact upon the current Wyoming license tax structure for business entities;

(iv) Develop and recommend any appropriate tax credits, exemptions or deductions;

(v) Develop the factors to be used to determine the proper apportionment of assets and income of a business located in more than one (1) state;

(vi) Consider appropriate tax incentives and abatements.

(c) The department shall report its findings with any recommendations to the joint revenue interim committee on or before August 31, 2003.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CHILDERS, ANDERSON, R., BUCHOLZ, PARADY

HB0001H2014/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 060. State Lands and Investments Office

[County Emergency Fire Suppression Account]

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Page 26-line 13 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "750,000".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. PHILP, SEMLEK

HB0001H2015/A

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Budget(s): Section 205. Education – School Finance [Major Maintenance]

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Page 31-line 10 After "Maintenance" insert "3."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "7,035,303S6".

Page 31-After line 32 insert:

"3. For school year 2003-2004, computations for major maintenance and facility repair and replacement payments to school districts under W.S. 21‑15‑109 shall be based upon a percentage equal to two percent (2%) as prescribed by W.S. 21‑15‑109(c)(vi) and (vii) plus an additional one-half percent (.5%).".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HARSHMAN, POWERS, REESE

HB0001H2018/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Public Health/Preventive Health & Safety]

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Page 20-line 13 After "Safety" insert "12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "125,000".

Page 23-After line 19 Insert:

"12. Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000.00) shall be expended by the department on the HIV/AIDS prevention program to continue existing program efforts from May 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. No funds appropriated with this footnote shall be used to create any new program.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. IEKEL, MCMURTREY, WARREN

HB0001H2019/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 125. Judicial District 3-A [Administration]

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Page 29-line 22 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "2,500S3".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LUTHI

HB0001H2021/A

(CORRECTED COPY)

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[WYOMING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTER]

Section 327.

(a) There is appropriated to the University of Wyoming five million three hundred thousand dollars ($5,300,000.00) as provided in paragraph (iv) of this subsection to construct the Wyoming business technology center on the university campus in accordance with the Level II study funded by the legislature and completed August, 2001. This appropriation is subject to the following:

(i) The funds from the appropriation under subparagraph (iv)(A) of this subsection shall be made available immediately upon the effective date of this act. The balance of the appropriation under this section shall be retained by the state treasurer and made available to the university to fund this project only to the extent that cash or binding commitments have been received by the university or the city of Laramie to match the appropriation in the amount of three million one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,180,000.00);

(ii) The determination as to whether a binding commitment has been received shall be made by the attorney general;

(iii) Cash or binding commitments shall be received not later than April 1, 2005, to be counted as matching funds under this section;

(iv) Of the five million three hundred thousand dollars ($5,300,000.00) appropriated in this subsection:

(A) Five hundred forty thousand dollars ($540,000.00) is appropriated from the budget reserve account to be used for Level III construction drawings;

(B) The balance is appropriated from proceeds of revenue bonds which shall be issued by the state loan and investment board under W.S. 9-4-605. Bonds shall not be issued for purposes of this paragraph until the attorney general has determined that cash or binding commitments for all matching funds required by this subsection have been received and shall not be issued in any event before April 1, 2004. If 2003 House Bill 134 as enacted into law prohibits bonding by the state loan and investment board under W.S. 9-4-605, the state capital financing commission shall issue bonds as required under this paragraph in accordance with 2003 House Bill 134, and W.S. 9‑5‑405(a) as created by that bill.

(b) Not later than November 1, 2003 and November 1, 2004, the university shall submit a report to the governor and the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee regarding progress made toward securing matching funds. The report shall contain plans, recommendations and a budget for operating the center.

(d) Subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, appropriations under this section shall remain in effect until the project is completed.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ILLOWAY, ANDERSON, R.

HB0001H2022/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health

[Prescription Drug Program]

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Page 20-line 11 After "program" insert "12.".

Page 23-After line 19 Insert:

"12. If 2003 Senate File 35 is enacted into law, in addition to any other amounts appropriated for the prescription drug programs, there is appropriated one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund to the department for purposes of implementing the prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program. In addition, the department is authorized one (1) full-time employee to implement the purposes of this footnote.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HINCKLEY, OSBORN

HB0001H2023/A

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 50-After line 10 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PARTICIPATION-FEASIBILITY STUDY]

Section 327.

(a) There is appropriated fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from the general fund to the legislative service office to procure professional services as necessary to conduct a study of the state employees' and officials' group insurance program. The purpose of the study is to provide an objective review of the current program and propose changes which would provide additional insured and employer involvement in the decisions affecting the purchase of health care services. The study shall consider health care savings accounts, maximizing federal income tax savings for the employee, a catastrophic coverage component and other issues pertinent to making the program as cost efficient as possible.

(b) The study shall be assigned to a joint subcommittee of the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint labor, health and social services interim committee. The subcommittee conducting the study shall report to the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint labor, health and social services interim committee no later than October 1, 2003.".

To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. OSBORN, BOSWELL

SF0011H3001.01/ACE CORRECTED

(DIVIDED AMENDMENT)

[TO ENGROSSED COPY]

Page 7-after line 15 Delete the Brechtel second reading amendment (SF0011H2002.01/ACE) to this line.

CHILDERS

SF0025HW001/A

Page 3-line 4 After "W.S. 27-14-802(b)." insert "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the division shall classify professional athletes covered under this subsection under NAICS industry code number 711211, sports teams and clubs, and shall keep that classification separate for rate making purposes.". OLSEN

SF0039HS001/AE

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Page 3-line 1 After "(c)" delete balance of the line.

Page 3-line 2 Delete "dollars ($4,325,000.00)" insert "Three million eight hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($3,875,000.00)". NICHOLAS, CHAIRMAN

SF0040HS001/A

Page 2-line 9 Delete "advise" insert "advice".

Page 2-line 19 Delete "representative" insert "representatives". WASSERBURGER, CHAIRMAN