ADOPTED SENATE AMENDMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2003
SF0001S3001/A
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities
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Page 20-line 18 After "11." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "711,694"; under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "1,119,266".
Page 23-after line 19 Insert:
"12. Of this appropriation, three hundred seventy-three thousand five hundred fifty-six dollars ($373,556.00) in general funds and one million one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred sixty-six dollars ($1,119,266.00) 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 three hundred thirty-eight thousand one hundred thirty-eight dollars ($338,138.00) shall be used in the 600 series to fund services to children in developmental preschools.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BURNS, ANDERSON, BARTON, COE, HANES, BARRASSO, SCOTT
SF0001S3002/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
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Page 50-After line 10 In the Mockler, Schiffer Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2017/A) to this line, in "Section 327(c)(intro)" as created by that amendment, delete "joint appropriations committee" insert "joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee". MOCKLER
SF0001S3003/AC CORRECTED
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:
"[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 and the full benefit package for state employees and officials. 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.
(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. SCOTT
SF0001S3005/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 048. Department of Health [Prescription Drug Program]
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Page 22-line 20 After "2002." insert "A revised plan shall be submitted by May 1, 2003 which shall include a preferred drug list system designed to reduce expenditures on prescription drugs without reducing the quality of patient care.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT
SF0001S3006/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 321. Department of Health [Medicaid Caseload Increase]
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Page 43-line 10 After "case-load" insert "or the prescription drug assistance program". SCHIFFER
SF0001S3007/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. CASE
SF0001S3008/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 321. Department of Health [Medicaid Caseload Increase]
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Page 43-line 12 After "expended." insert "The department of health shall not in the prescription drug assistance program implement the provisions of W.S. 42-4-118(e) unless its projections show the appropriation for that program and the appropriation provided by this section will be fully expended prior to April 1, 2004.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT
SF0001S3009/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
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[CAPITOL BUILDING RESTORATION]
Page 50-After line 10 In the Mockler Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2003/A) to this line, in Section 327(a), after "capitol building repair" insert "upon approval by the state capitol building commission".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MOCKLER
SF0001S3010/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. MASSIE
SF0001S3013/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 057. Community College Commission
[Public Television]
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Page 25-line 16 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "25,800".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. PECK
SF0001S3014.01/AC CORRECTED
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[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:
"[STUDENT PERFORMANCE DATA SYSTEM]
Section 327.
(a) Based upon the hardware and functionality requirements specified by the standards and body of evidence tracking (SBET) advisory group established by the state superintendent of public instruction, the state department of education shall acquire necessary data software to support the requirements of the body of evidence assessment systems implemented by school districts as required by W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(xxiv) to determine levels of student performance and to comply with state graduation requirements. To implement this section, the department shall develop and issue a request for proposal (RFP) in consultation with the SBET advisory group, enabling software to be fully functional by school year 2004-2005. The SBET advisory group shall assist the department in reviewing and evaluating all proposals submitted in response to the RFP. Following review and evaluation and if a proposal is accepted, meets the requirements of this section and is approved by the SBET advisory group, the state department shall enter into contract to implement the proposal subject to available funds appropriated under subsection (c) of this section sufficient to implement its provisions.
(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the state department shall purchase necessary server hardware for those districts not capable of using software acquired under this section with existing hardware and shall provide training to school district personnel in the use of computer software for tracking student performance and body of evidence information.
(c) Four million three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($4,325,000.00) is appropriated from the school foundation program account within the special revenue fund to the state department of education to implement this section.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS
SF0001S3014.02/AC CORRECTED
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[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:
"[STATEWIDE EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM]
Section 328.
(a) A design team is established to assist the state superintendent of public instruction in the investigation, development and implementation of a statewide education data system specified under subsection (b) of this section. The design team shall be comprised of the following:
(i) Two (2) members appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction, with expertise in education data technology and data systems;
(ii) Two (2) members who are employed by Wyoming school districts as technology directors and are appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction with the advise of district directors of technology;
(iii) One (1) Wyoming school district superintendent selected by the Wyoming association of school administrators;
(iv) One (1) member of the Wyoming senate appointed by the president of the senate;
(v) One (1) member of the Wyoming house of representative appointed by the speaker of the house.
(b) The statewide education data system shall provide a statewide capability to share and access educational information between school districts and the state, through common labeling and storage of data, both internally for school district use and externally for state and federal data collections. To the extent possible, the data system shall use existing data bases of districts and the state, and focus on acquiring the necessary system components to enable uniform, statewide reporting of educational information.
(c) The state superintendent of public instruction shall in consultation with the design team established under subsection (a) of this section, develop and issue a request for proposal (RFP) in conformance with this section which at minimum shall include:
(i) Requirements for universal school district participation in the statewide education data system following complete analysis and review of data systems existing within districts and necessary modifications to achieve district compliancy;
(ii) Infrastructure necessary to support the statewide education data system;
(iii) Training requirements for district participation;
(iv) A thorough review of system feasibility including the use of test surveys and pilot projects.
(d) The design team shall advise the state superintendent of public instruction in developing the RFP required under this section and assist the state superintendent in reviewing and evaluating all proposals submitted in response to the RFP. Following review and evaluation, the state superintendent shall, if a proposal is accepted and meets the requirements of this section, enter into contract to implement the proposal subject to available funds appropriated under subsection (d) of this section.
(e) On or before December 31, 2003, and on behalf of the design team, the state superintendent of public instruction shall report to the joint education interim committee on a proposed statewide data system developed pursuant to this section. Recommendations shall be structured to enable implementation during the 2005-2006 school year, and shall include necessary enabling legislation.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS
SF0001S3016/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 006. CAPCON – Administration & Information [Governor's Residence]
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Page 32-after line 13 Insert "Governor's Residence"; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "372,000S3".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. KUNZ, SCHIFFER, MOCKLER, DEVIN
SF0001S3017/A
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Budget(s): Section 003. State Auditor [Payroll Checkoff]
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Page 7-line 4 After "Administration" insert "1.".
Page 7-after line 13 Insert:
"1. The state auditor is authorized to continue the practice of payroll check-off programs for nonprofit charitable organizations and employee organizations.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CATHCART
SF0001S3018/A
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 303. [EMPLOYEE BENEFITS]
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Delete the Larson Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2021/A) entirely. BOGGS