S.F. No. 0001

General government appropriations-2.

 

Sponsored By:        Joint Appropriations Interim Committee

 

AN ACT to make appropriations for the biennium commencing July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012; providing definitions; providing for appropriations and transfers of funds during that biennium and for the remainder of the current biennium as specified; providing for funding for carryover of certain funds beyond the biennium as specified; conforming specified statutory provisions during the term of the budget period as related to these appropriations; providing for employee positions as specified; providing for fees, conditions and other requirements relating to appropriations; providing for position and other budgetary limitations; providing for task forces and committees; and providing for an effective date.

 

2/16/2010   Bill Number Assigned

2/17/2010   S Received for Introduction

2/22/2010   S Introduced and Referred to SCOW

2/22/2010   S Placed on General File

2/22/2010   S Passed CoW

 

SF0001S2001/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED}

Budget(s):  Section 002.  SECRETARY OF STATE

                        (Administration)

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Page 6-line 11          After "1." insert ",2.".

Page 6-line 17          Decrease Full Time positions by "3".

Page 6-after line 25    Insert:

      "2.  From the amount saved by the reduction in full time positions in this section, the secretary of state shall resume mailing notices of annual reports and taxes due to corporations and similar organizations and shall resume publication of the Wyoming state government directory.".

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

 

SF0001S2002/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Section Under Consideration:

Section: 006.  Administration & Information

                  (CIO)

Other Budget(s) Affected:

Section:  066.  Wyoming Tourism Board

(Wyoming Tourism Board)

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Page 10-line 18        Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "261,900".

Page 34-line 20        Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "261,900".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Perkins, Ross, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Case, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Peterson, Sessions and Townsend

Ayes 22    Nays 8    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2003/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 006.  Administration and Information

                  (Employees Group Insurance)

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Page 10-line 12         After "Insurance" insert "3.".

Page 11-After line 5    Insert:

"3.  Beginning January 1, 2011, for the health insurance plan provided pursuant to the State Employees and Officials Group Insurance Act, the lowest individual deductible for the plan shall be not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00).".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Case, Coe, Cooper, Jennings, Larson, Martin, Meier, Perkins and Scott

Nays:  Senator(s) Burns, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Landen, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 11    Nays 19    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2005/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 025.  DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT

                        (Workers' Safety & Compensation)

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Page 19-line 6          After "Compensation" insert "1.".

Page 19-after line 18   Insert:

      "1.  From this other fund appropriation, the department is authorized to conduct a trial, within the workers' compensation program, on alternate managerial approaches including administrative changes and provider incentives for treating back and spine injuries.  The objectives of the trial shall be, in order of importance, to improve outcomes for injured workers and to reduce costs.  The department shall determine the results of the trial based on those objectives and any other objectives deemed important by the department.  The department shall obtain the services of one (1) or more organizations to conduct the alternate approaches in the trial through a competitive request for proposals.  The department may, if appropriate, contract with one (1) or more academic or other independent organizations to assist in developing the request for proposals, analyzing results and, if necessary, to collect data from the conventional management control group.  Participation by injured workers in any portion of the trial shall be voluntary, but data on the treatment and outcomes of those workers declining to participate in the trial may be included in a conventional management control group.  Prior to the 2012 legislative session, the department shall report to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee on the outcome to date of the trial and any recommendations for further legislative action.".  SCOTT

 

SF0001S2006/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 45.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

(Aeronautics Administration)

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Page 26-line 12   After "Administration" insert "2.".

Page 26-after line 24   Insert:

"2. Notwithstanding any other opinion, the construction and development of heliports shall be included in the permissible activities of the aeronautics commission and aeronautics division.".

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

 

SF0001S2007/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        006.  Administration and Information

                              (Information Technology)

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Page 10-line 15         After "Technology" insert "3.".

Page 11-After line 5    Insert:

"3.  Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall only be expended to complete implementation of the Wyoming public finance website authorized under W.S. 9‑2‑1035 through 9‑2‑1037.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Case, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Landen and Scott

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 7    Nays 23    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2009/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  048         Department of Health

(Preventive Health & Safety)

(Division on Aging)

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Page 27–line 17         Under OTHER FUNDS TT increase amount by "102,457".

Page 27–line 25         Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "51,779".

Page 27–line 26         Under OTHER FUNDS SR decrease amount by "51,779".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Schiffer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Geis, Hastert, Hines, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Scott and Townsend

Ayes 19    Nays 11    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2010/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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Page 27-line 2          After "HEALTH" insert "12.".

Page 29-after line 24   Insert:

      "12.  The department of health shall not, through a state plan amendment or otherwise, commit the state of Wyoming to any Medicaid or state child health insurance program expenditures after June 30, 2012.".  SCOTT

 

SF0001S2011/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 048.  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                        (Community & Family Health)

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Page 27-line 8          After "Health" insert "12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "120,000".

Page 29-after line 24   Insert:

      "12.  Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall only be used by the department to contract for or provide support network services for persons with epilepsy.  The support network services for persons with epilepsy shall:

            (a)  Provide professional education on epilepsy for nurses, physicians, public schools, public school nurses and the general public;

            (b)  Provide for support groups focused on epilepsy;

            (c)  Increase awareness of epilepsy in Wyoming;

            (d)  Provide educational programs for persons with epilepsy; and

            (e)  Provide better access to care for persons with epilepsy within Wyoming.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Case, Cooper, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Schiffer and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 9    Nays 21    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2012/FAILED  (CORRECTED COPY)

 [BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  048.  Department of Health

                        (Preventive Health & Safety)

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Page 27-line 15         After "6." insert "12.".

Page 29-After line 24   Insert:

"12.  Of this other funds appropriation, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)TT shall only be expended to fund one (1) at-will contract employee for the purpose of supporting breast and cervical cancer screening programs for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indian tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation.".

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

 

SF0001S2013/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

(Health Care Financing)

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Page 27–line 10         After "5." insert ",12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "240,000".

Page 29-after line 24   Insert:

"12.  Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred forty thousand dollars ($240,000.00) shall only be expended to replace federal grant funding from the Health Resource Services Administration for the contract program for services to persons with acquired brain injury who are not eligible for the home and community based waiver program.  These funds shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this appropriation on June 30, 2012 shall revert pursuant to law.  This footnote shall be effective immediately.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Case, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Peterson, Schiffer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Ross, Scott and Townsend

Ayes 11    Nays 19    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2014/ADOPTED

 [BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        Section 049.  Department of Family Services

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Page 30-line 5          After "Services" insert "2.".

Page 30-After line 23   Insert:

"2.  (a)  Through June 30, 2012, the department shall limit the number of residential treatment facilities certified as child caring facilities under W.S. 14-4-101 and the overall capacity of those residential treatment facilities to the level of such facilities and beds that were certified as of January 1, 2010.

(b)  The department shall conduct a study of child caring facilities, as defined by W.S. 14‑4‑101(a)(vi) and the department's administrative rules for substitute care facilities, in partnership with the department of health, the department of education and youth care providers.  The resulting report shall be submitted to the joint judiciary interim committee and the joint appropriations committee by July 1, 2011.  The study shall include:

(i)  The historical utilization rates, regional trends and existing capacity for children served in all types of residential facilities including, but not limited to, crisis beds, group homes and residential treatment facilities;

(ii)  An analysis of the historical usage and costs of utilizing out-of-state providers for the provision of residential services; 

(iii)  Documented reasons for using out-of-state providers as opposed to in-state providers and the decision-making process and factors leading to a determination of where a child is placed, including a sampling of the reasons listed in judicial reports provided the information does not reveal any confidential information;

(iv)  Recommendations, if any, of statutory or procedural changes that would encourage more Wyoming children to remain in the state to receive the services and interventions they need;

(v)  The levels of care necessary to serve children, the projected need for the services and the availability of the level of care; and

(vi)  Community based alternatives to residential care such as prevention, early intervention and independent living as alternatives or supports to residential care.

(c)  This footnote is effective immediately.". 

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.    MASSIE, NICHOLAS, MEIER

 

SF0001S2015/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  049.  Department of Family Services.

                              (Assistance)

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Page 30-line 9          After "1." Insert ",2.".

Page 30-after line 23   Insert:

"2. Of this federal fund appropriation, two hundred seventy-four thousand dollars ($274,000.00) shall only be expended for the father factor program during the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2012." 

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Case, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Larson, Martin and Meyer

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 7    Nays 23    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2016/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 057.  COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION

                        (WY Teacher Shortage Loan Program)

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Page 32-line 26         Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by "100,000S5".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 30    Nays 0    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2018/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  80.  DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

                  (Sex offender treatment program)

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Page 38-line 5          After "2." insert ", 3." under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".

Page 39-after line 9    Insert:

      "3.  Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) shall only be expended during fiscal year 2011 to reestablish the sex offender treatment program.  The department of corrections shall report to the joint judiciary interim committee and the joint appropriations interim committee on the reestablishment of the sex offender treatment program and the department's plan for the continuation of the program not later than December 1, 2010.  Any request for an appropriation for this program shall be included in the department's exception budget request for fiscal year 2012.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Case, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Scott, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Geis, Hines, Johnson, Nicholas, Schiffer and Townsend

Excused:  Senator(s) Dockstader

Ayes 18    Nays 11    Excused 1    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2019/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 205.  Education-School Finance.

                  (School Foundation Program)

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Page 51-line 5          After "1." insert "3.".

Page 52-After line 6 insert:

"3.  Effective for school year 2010‑2011 only, notwithstanding W.S. 21‑13‑320, the total statewide amount included within the education resource block grant model for district transportation of school children under W.S. 21‑13‑309(m)(v)(E)(I) shall be reduced by ten percent (10%).  Each district's entitlement amount computed under W.S. 21‑13‑311 and recapture payment under W.S. 21‑13‑102(b) shall for school year 2010‑2011 only, be adjusted in accordance with this footnote.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Geis, Jennings, Landen, Meier, Perkins, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Peterson, Ross, Sessions and Townsend

Ayes 12    Nays 18    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2020/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  205.  Education-School Finance.

                  (School Foundation Pgm – food service)

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Page 51-line 5          After "1." insert ", 3."; under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "3,650,000 S5".

Page 52-After line 6 insert:

"3.  Of this school foundation program account appropriation and notwithstanding 2009 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 208, section 2(c), for the period beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, up to three million six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,650,000.00) shall be expended by the department of education to continue financial assistance to school districts for food service programs for the 2010-2011 school year.  The amount of assistance for each qualifying district shall be distributed in accordance with 2008 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 95, section 601, as amended by 2009 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 208, section 2.  In addition, department of education rules and regulations adopted under 2008 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 95, section 602, as amended to comply with 2009 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 208, section 2, shall apply to distributions under this footnote.".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  SESSIONS, HASTERT, MARTIN, MEYER, GEIS

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 10    Nays 20    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2022/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]

Budget(s):  Section 006.  Administration and Information

                  (Dept. of Revenue Liquor Warehouse)

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Page 66-line 1          After "the" insert "permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account created by W.S. 9-4-719(b)." and delete balance of the line.

Page 66-lines 2 through 9     Delete entirely.  LANDEN

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Coe, Elliott, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer and Ross

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Cooper, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Johnson, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Conflicts:  Senator(s) Case

Ayes 11    Nays 18    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 1

 

SF0001S2024/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  319.  [MAJOR MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR STATE FACILITIES, UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES]

(Community Colleges Major Maintenance)

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Page 82-line 30         After "excluded." insert "Any funds received for maintaining, operating or equipping any capital construction project from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 shall not be subject to the provisions of W.S. 21-18-205(g).". 

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

 

SF0001S2025/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 327.  [DISTANCE EDUCATION]

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Page 95-lines 4 through 30    Delete.

Page 96-lines 1 through 31    Delete.

Page 97-lines 1 through 8     Delete.

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Cooper, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Geis, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Scott and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Coe, Elliott, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions and Townsend

Ayes 15    Nays 15    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2026/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 328.  [STATEWIDE VIDEO CONFERENCING]

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Page 97-lines 22 through 29   Delete.

Page 98-lines 1 through 21    Delete.

Page 98-line 23         Delete and insert: "(b)  There is appropriated from the general fund to the University of Wyoming two hundred sixty-two thousand dollars ($262,000.00) which shall be expended".

Page 98-lines 28 through 30   Delete.

Page 99-lines 1 through 12    Delete.

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Bebout, Case, Cooper, Dockstader, Jennings, Johnson, Larson, Martin and Scott

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Burns, Coe, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Landen, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 9    Nays 21    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2027/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 333.  School Capital Construction.

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Page 103-lines 22 through 31  Delete.

Pages 104 through 112   Delete and insert:

"(a)  From amounts previously appropriated from the school capital construction account before the effective date of this section, the school facilities commission shall prior to July 1, 2010, expend up to twelve million four hundred thirty-five thousand nine hundred twelve dollars ($12,435,912.00) for the following projects at the prescribed maximum amounts:

 

Planning Projects for the 2009-10 Biennium

Needs       
Index        School                                         Maximum
Priority     District       Project                         Amount

14           Laramie #1     Elementary School               $ 50,000

19           Laramie #1     Elementary School               $ 50,000

22           Fremont #1     Elementary School               $ 50,000

24           Crook #1       Elementary School               $ 50,000

37           Uinta #1       Middle School                   $ 50,000

160          Carbon #2      Elementary School               $ 50,000

Total                                                      $300,000

Design Projects for the 2009-10 Biennium

Needs       
Index        School                                         Maximum
Priority     District         Project                       Amount

1            Uinta #4         Middle School                 $  750,551

8            Campbell #1      Alternative High School       $  410,000

14           Laramie #1       Elementary School             $1,019,146

19           Laramie #1       Elementary School             $  680,799

22           Fremont #1       Elementary School             $  153,009

24           Crook #1         Elementary School             $1,000,000

27           Sheridan #2      Elementary School             $  773,183

Total                                                      $4,786,688

Component Level Projects for the 2009-10 Biennium                

Needs
Index        School                                          Maximum
Priority     District          Project       Description      Amount

43          Sweetwater #2 Elementary School   Demolition      $  180,000

72          Big Horn #2   High School         Paving          $  350,000

72          Big Horn #2   High School         Mechanical work $1,500,000

92          Lincoln #2    Middle School       Bus drop off    $  120,000

102         Goshen #1     High School         Fire Marshall

                                              issues         $3,300,000

113         Fremont #25   Administration

                           Building          

                          Partial demolition                  $  121,224

113         Fremont #25   Administration

                           Building           Site work       $  150,000

134         Fremont #25   Elementary School   Bus drop off    $  150,000

Total                                                        $5,871,224

Land Acquisitions for the 2009-10 Biennium                 

Needs       
Index        School                                         Maximum
Priority     District          Project                      Amount

304         Sheridan #2   Future Alternative

                           High School                     $  720,000

324         Johnson #1    Future Elementary

                           School                          $  428,000

N/A         Campbell #1   Future Elementary School         $  330,000

Total                                                      $1,478,000

 

(b)  The following amounts are appropriated from the school capital construction account to the school facilities commission for the 2011‑2012 fiscal biennium and for the purposes specified:

(i)  Up to one hundred eleven million two hundred eighty-one thousand seven hundred seven dollars ($111,281,707.00) for the following school capital construction projects, subject to the prescribed maximum amounts:

 

Needs     
Index      School         Maximum
Priority   District     Project                                Amount

1          Uinta #4     Middle School                          $ 24,597,284

3          Uinta #1     Alternative High School                $  4,758,000

9          Sublette #9  Elementary School                      $ 10,431,000

12         Natrona #1   Elementary School                      $  9,857,444

14         Laramie #1   Elementary School                      $ 15,028,875

19         Laramie #1   Elementary School                      $ 10,568,250

21         Lincoln #1   Phase 1 of 3 phases for a High School  $  5,490,000

22         Fremont #1   Elementary School                      $ 15,910,854

25         Natrona #1   Phase 1 of 3 phases for a High School  $  7,320,000

25         Natrona #1   Phase 1 of 3 phases for a High School  $  7,320,000

Total                                $111,281,707

(ii)  Up to eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000.00) for school component level projects, to include the following projects subject to the prescribed maximum amounts:

Needs    
Index     School                                                 Maximum
Priority  District      Project             Description           Amount

8         Campbell #1   Alternative High    Building

                        School             improvements       $     8,197

45        Park #16      K-12 School         Renovation          $ 5,300,000

47        Campbell #1   Elementary School   Media center,

                                            KG classroom,

                                            & HVAC upgrade     $ 1,643,000

50        Fremont #2    High School         HS gym wall repair  $   200,000

121       Park #1       Middle School       Kitchen & MS

                                            Cafeteria Addition $ 3,848,281

138       Campbell #1   Elementary School   KG classroom

                                            & HVAC upgrade     $   810,000

151       Campbell #1   Elementary School   KG classroom &

                                            HVAC upgrade       $ 1,350,000

171       Uinta #1      High School         Roof replacement    $ 1,800,000

211       Albany #1     Elementary School   Classroom addition  $   644,531

224       Fremont #2    Elementary/Middle

                        School             Roof and HVAC       $ 1,310,000

Total                                                           $16,914,009

(c)  If the maximum amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of this section are not sufficient to complete a specified project:

(i)  Any appropriation for a lower priority project under paragraph (b)(i) of this section and any excess amount for a completed higher priority project under that paragraph may be expended by the school facilities commission as necessary to complete the underfunded project, and likewise for projects authorized under paragraph (b)(ii) of this section within amounts appropriated under that paragraph;

(ii)  Any funds appropriated under paragraph (b)(i) of this section may be used to complete any project under that paragraph as long as no higher priority project has been identified, based upon estimates, as being underfunded, and likewise for projects authorized under paragraph (b)(ii) of this section for amounts appropriated under that paragraph;

(iii)  The school facilities commission may expend amounts reappropriated to the capital construction account under paragraph (g)(ii) of this section to the extent necessary to fund those projects authorized under subsection (b) of this section;

(iv)  Except as otherwise specified in this section, expenditures under this section shall be in the order of priority as specified in the July 2009 facility needs assessment conducted by the commission under W.S. 21‑15‑115(b).

(d)  The school facilities commission may obligate and encumber amounts reappropriated under paragraph (g)(ii) of this section to fund capital construction projects which are in addition to and for which funds are not appropriated under subsection (b) of this section.  Expenditures under this subsection shall be for the 2011‑2012 fiscal biennium and are subject to the following:

(i)  An expenditure shall not be made under this subsection if any capital construction or component level project authorized under subsection (b) of this section has been identified, based upon estimates, as underfunded;

(ii)  The total amount expended under this subsection and paragraph (c)(iii) of this section, including amounts appropriated under subsection (b) of this section, shall not exceed one hundred eighty-one million four hundred thirty-eight thousand ninety-three dollars ($181,438,093.00), as computed by applying an eight and five-tenths percent (8.5%) reduction to the total cost estimated by the commission for each project included in its 2009 annual report to the governor and select school facilities committee submitted pursuant to W.S. 21‑15‑121 on September 1, 2009;

(iii)  Expenditures shall be prioritized in accordance with paragraph (c)(iv) of this section and include the following capital construction projects in addition to those projects authorized under paragraph (b)(i) of this section:

Needs       
Index        School            Maximum
Priority     District       Project                         Amount

27           Sheridan #2    Elementary School               $ 11,490,790

30           Park #1        Westside Elementary School      $ 11,411,355

35           Sweetwater #1  New 5-6 Elementary School       $ 14,311,039

40           Campbell #1    Lakeview Elementary School      $ 14,943,202

Total                                                       $ 52,156,386

(iv)  If, after conditions specified under paragraph (i) of this subsection have been met, the amount reappropriated under paragraph (g)(ii) of this section is not sufficient to complete a project as estimated subsequent to encumbrances for that project under this subsection, the authority to reallocate funds under paragraphs (c)(i) and (ii) shall apply subject to the expenditure threshold prescribed under paragraph (ii) of this subsection.

(e)  Subject to paragraph (d)(ii) of this section, expenditures may fund any unanticipated and emergency need of any district building, as determined by the commission and for which district major maintenance funds are insufficient.  Expenditures under this subsection shall be reported by the commission to the select school facilities committee within the monthly report required under subsection (h) of this section.

(f)  This section shall not prohibit the commission from obligating and otherwise encumbering funds for any project authorized under subsection (b) of this section prior to obligating and encumbering funds for a higher priority project if funds are capable of being obligated to that lower priority project in advance of commitment of funds to the higher priority project, provided the obligation of funds does not reduce or otherwise expend any amounts appropriated to the higher priority project except as provided under subsection (c) of this section.  This subsection also applies to the extent funds are obligated and otherwise encumbered for any project under subsection (d) of this section.

(g)  Notwithstanding W.S. 21‑15‑122(a), amounts that were to be deposited into the common school permanent land fund on June 30, 2010 pursuant to that subsection, shall not be deposited in accordance with W.S. 21‑15‑122(a).  Those funds and other funds within the school capital construction account shall be subject to the following from the effective date of this section through June 30, 2012:

(i)  An amount necessary to restore the balance within the school foundation program account to an amount equal to forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) on June 30, 2012, shall be deposited into the school foundation program account;

(ii)  Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑2‑1008, 9‑2‑1012(e) and 9‑4‑207(a), any unexpended, unobligated previously appropriated funds remaining within the school capital construction account as of June 30, 2010, shall not revert on June 30, 2010, and any other amounts which would revert to the school capital construction account pursuant to law during the 2011‑2012 fiscal biennium, are hereby reappropriated for purposes of subsection (b) through (d) of this section for the period commencing July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012;

(iii)  Any unappropriated, unexpended, unobligated funds within the school capital construction account, following reduction for the amounts appropriated from the account pursuant to this section and amounts deposited into the school foundation program account under paragraph (i) of this subsection, shall be continuously deposited into a common school permanent land fund holding account from the effective date of this section through the period ending June 30, 2012.  Amounts within the holding account shall on June 30, 2012, be transferred to the common school permanent land fund as provided for funds within the school capital construction account under W.S. 21‑15‑122(a)(ii).

(h)  The school facilities commission shall report monthly to the select school facilities committee in a matrix format depicting all capital construction projects and component level projects which have encumbered funds pursuant to this section.  For each project, the monthly matrix report shall provide the total amount encumbered, the total amount expended, the total amount unexpended and the total unexpended amount for that project which are expended for other projects.

(j)  In addition to subsection (h) of this section and on or before May 1, 2010, the school facilities commission shall hold a public hearing in Big Horn, Wyoming, for purposes of addressing maintenance and construction options for the Sheridan county school district no. 1 elementary school facility at Big Horn, Wyoming.  The commission shall report to the select school facilities committee and the joint appropriations committee on recommendations for remedial action necessary to address the adequacy needs of this facility.

(k)  This section is effective immediately.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 30    Nays 0    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2029/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS]

Section 336.

(a)  There is appropriated four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments that shall only be expended by the state loan and investment board for the purpose of providing grant funds to Sweetwater county for engineering and planning of sewer replacement needs in Reliance.

(b)  There is appropriated four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments that shall only be expended by the state loan and investment board for the purpose of providing grant funds to the city of Rock Springs for engineering and planning of water infrastructure upgrades in Reliance.".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  MARTIN, COOPER, HASTERT

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Martin and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 6    Nays 24    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2030/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[CONSTRUCTION PREQUALIFICATIONS]

Section 336.

(a)  For the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2012 any state agency offering construction contracts shall consider the following to determine if a contractor is prequalified to bid on a project:

(i)  An evaluation of previous and present job performance with any Wyoming agency;

(ii)  Whether the contractor is in default on a contact with the state of Wyoming;

(iii)  Whether the contractor has been disqualified for substantial reason by another governmental agency;

(iv)  Whether the contractor is in default with any state requirement, including workers compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance and licensing.".

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

 

SF0001S2031/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS]

      Section 336.

(a)  There is created the select committee on developmental/intellectual programs consisting of the following members:

(i)  Three (3) members of the Wyoming senate appointed by the president of the senate, at least one (1) of whom shall be a member of the senate labor, health and social services committee and not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party;

(ii)  Four (4) members of the Wyoming house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, at least two (2) of whom shall be members of the house labor, health and social services committee, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the house appropriations committee, and not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party.

(b)  The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint a cochairman of the select committee.

(c)  The committee shall analyze data provided by service providers for persons with developmental disabilities and service provider organizations to determine the fiscal viability of providers following the 2009 implementation of cost-based reimbursement payments.

(d)  The committee shall determine:

(i)  Whether providers have reduced staffing levels and whether the providers' staffing levels are adequate to meet the requirements of plans of care;

(ii)  Whether the providers have fiscal reserves;

(iii)  The ratio of providers' management and administrative employees to direct patient care employees;

(iv)  Other factors affecting the providers' fiscal viability.

(e)  The committee shall report on new methods of providing services to persons with developmental disabilities, including alternative methods tested in Wyoming or in other states within the last three (3) years.

(f)  The committee shall report on the legality and practicality of parents creating limited liability companies or other business entities to design services for their children with disabilities, including a review of other states' models for parents providing for the extraordinary needs of their children with developmental disabilities.

(g)  The committee shall study the effects of dual diagnosis on service provision and budgets.  The study shall consider:

(i)  An assessment tool to quantify the additional needs of persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities;

(ii)  Best practices for plans of care;

(iii)  Cooperation with the center for medicare and medicaid services of the United States department of health and human services to incorporate services into waivers if appropriate.

(h)  The committee shall identify system changes for improvement in the delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities and sponsor necessary legislation implementing committee recommendations.

(j)  The committee shall report to the legislature and the governor not later than October 1, 2010 on conclusions and recommendations developed under subsections (c) through (h) of this section.

(k)  The committee shall exist until December 31, 2010.

(m)  Twenty-nine thousand dollars ($29,000.00) is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative service office to fund activities of the select committee.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Schiffer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Case, Geis, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Scott and Townsend

Ayes 19    Nays 11    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2032/FAILED  (CORRECTED COPY)

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX DIVERSION]

      Section 336. 

      (a)  W.S. 39-14-801(b)(intro) is amended to read:

39-14-801.  Severance tax distributions; distribution account created; formula.

(b)  Before making distributions from the severance tax distribution account under subsections (c) through (e) of this section, an amount equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the amount of tax collected under W.S. 39-14-104(a)(i) and (b)(i) and 39-14-204(a)(i) for the same period shall be deposited into the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund except that for the fiscal year 2010 2011 these funds shall be deposited as follows:".

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

 

SF0001S2034/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  045.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

(GF Appropriation to Commission)

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Page 26-line 15         After "1." insert ", 2."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".

Page 26-after line 24    Insert:

"2.  Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) shall only be expended for the phase one design of a bypass highway between Green River and Rock Springs.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Martin, Meyer and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 8    Nays 22    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2035/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        Section 320.      [AML Funding]

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Page 86-lines 25 through 29   Delete entirely and insert:

"(B)  No other funds under this appropriation may be expended prior to March 15, 2012, unless otherwise authorized by the legislature. The school of energy resources, with the approval of the energy resources council, shall provide the following to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee, the joint agriculture, state and public lands and water resources interim committee and the joint appropriations interim committee:".

Page 87-lines 4 through 25    Delete entirely and insert:

"(II)  A draft plan for the development and operation  of the project over a period of time that is reasonable for the demonstration of monitoring, verification and accountability (MVA).  The draft plan shall include an explanation of how carbon dioxide for the project will be secured, how liability issues with regard to injection and storage will be addressed and an explanation of the request for proposal process for private industry, in cooperation with the University of Wyoming, to operate the carbon dioxide injection, storage and testing;

(III)  A draft plan for the development and operation of the project over a period of time that is reasonable for the demonstration of monitoring, verification and accountability (MVA), including the extent to which commitments for nonstate resources to support development of the project have been secured.  The draft budget shall provide that any revenue generated by the school of energy resources through its operation of the project, including proceeds from the disposal of any state-owned project assets, shall be separately accounted for and credited to the state general fund.  No appropriations subject to this subparagraph  (B) of this paragraph shall be expended unless commitments of nonstate resources in an amount equal to the state resources to support each of the next phases of the project have been secured;

(IV)  A draft schedule for development; and

(V)  A plan for water treatment and water use or disposal.

(C)  By November 1, 2011, the school of energy resources shall provide the information required under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph to the joint appropriations interim committee, the joint agriculture, state and public lands and water resources interim committee and the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee.  By November 1, 2010, the school of energy resources shall submit a progress report regarding the project to the joint appropriations interim committee, the joint agriculture, state and public lands and water resources interim committee and the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee.".  JENNINGS, BEBOUT, TOWNSEND

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Case, Coe, Geis, Jennings, Landen and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Burns, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Von Flatern

Ayes 8    Nays 22    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2036/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  335.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS

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Page 116-line 17        Delete.

Page 116-line 18        Delete through "2010,".

Page 116-line 19        Delete "twenty million dollars ($20,000,000.00)" insert "thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00)".

 

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Sessions and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern

Ayes 12    Nays 18    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2037/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        Section 320. [AML FUNDING]

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Page 85-line 22         After "program" insert ".  Of these funds, one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall be used by the department of environmental quality to contract for a structural engineer to assess damages to houses located in Sweetwater County reported to be impacted by dynamic compaction.  These assessments shall be completed within sixty (60) days of retaining the structural engineer.  In making any settlement offer for damages allegedly due to dynamic compaction assessed under this paragraph the Attorney General shall consider the recommendations of the structural engineer and shall make all settlement offers within one hundred twenty (120) days of completion of the assessment.  Other than funds for contracting with the structural engineer under this paragraph, no funds under this paragraph shall be expended or encumbered for purposes other than paying settlements authorized under this paragraph until thirty (30) days after the last settlement offer by the Attorney General".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  HASTERT, COOPER, MARTIN

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Meyer, Peterson and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Burns, Case, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 15    Nays 15    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2038/FAILED  (CORRECTED COPY)

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 003.  STATE AUDITOR

                  (Retirement System Payroll Contribution)

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Page 7-lines 21 through 23    Delete and insert:

"2.  These funds shall be used to pay the increased school district employee member and state employee member contributions required by W.S. 9‑3‑412(a) and authorized by W.S 9-3-412(c) as amended by 2010 Senate File 0072 as enacted into law, for the period commencing with the effective date of that act until June 30, 2011.  The state auditor shall transfer funds under this footnote to the retirement system or individual agencies and school districts as directed by the department of administration and information in accordance with the provisions of SF 0072 for employer contributions.  The balance of funds remaining shall not be expended until further action of the legislature reappropriating these funds.  For purposes of this footnote, "state employee member" means members of state executive, legislative and judicial branch agencies, and includes the University of Wyoming and individual community colleges.".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SESSIONS, HUNNICUTT, MEYER, JOHNSON

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Ross and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Larson, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 13    Nays 17    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2039/ADOPTED

[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]

                        (Technical corrections)

Budget(s):  Section 045.  Department of Transportation

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Page 26-line 2          After "TRANSPORTATION" insert "2."

 

Page 26-After line 24   Insert:

"2.  Of the full-time permanent positions within the transportation commission shown to be vacant for over twenty-four (24) months in the document dated January 20, 2010, entitled "Agency Vacancy Report" and compiled by the department of administration and information and on file with the legislative service office, twenty-two (22) of the positions, as determined by the commission, shall not be filled by the commission and are hereby eliminated. This footnote is effective immediately.".

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 067.  University of Wyoming

                        (NCAR MOU)

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Page 35-line 20   Delete "2009" insert "2008".

Page 35-line 21   Delete "159" insert "48".

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]

                  067.  University of Wyoming

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Page 67-line 32         After "TOTALS" insert "1.".

Page 67-After line 32   Insert "1.  This section is effective immediately.".

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 302.  [BORROWING AUTHORITY – CASH FLOW]

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Page 69-line 9          Before "The" insert "(a)".

Page 69-after line 16   Insert:

"(b)  The state auditor is authorized to borrow from pooled fund investments in the treasurer's office an amount not to exceed one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00), if necessary, for the purpose of assisting the department of transportation's cash flow. The amounts borrowed shall be repaid when sufficient revenue is available. Interest on the unpaid balance shall be the average interest rate earned on pooled fund investments in the previous fiscal year." 

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

[CARRYOVER APPROPRIATIONS]

Budget(s):  Section 304.  [SPECIAL CONTINGENCY EMERGENCY                                        RESPONSE FUNDS]

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Page 70-line 8          Delete "[SPECIAL CONTINGENCY EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUNDS]" insert "[DISASTER CONTINGENCY]".

Page 70-line 13         Delete "special contingent" insert "disaster contingency".

Page 70-line 15         Delete "special contingent" insert "disaster contingency". 

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):              Section 319.  [MAJOR MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR STATE FACILITIES, UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES]

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Page 82-line 19         Delete "and".

Page 82-line 20         After "2011" insert "and shall be effective immediately".

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        320.  [AML FUNDING]

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Page 88-line 22         Delete "(c)(ii)" insert "(c)(v)".

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[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  327.        [DISTANCE EDUCATION]

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Page 96-line 31         Delete "distance learning council" insert "task force".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 30    Nays 0    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S2045/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION REORGANIZATION STUDY]

      Section 336.

(a)  In accordance with W.S. 9‑2‑1701 through 9‑2‑1707, the select school facilities committee shall study and prepare a plan for the reorganization of the school facilities commission established under W.S. 21‑15‑113, including the commission director and commission staff authorized under W.S. 21‑15‑114(c).  On or before September 1, 2010, the plan shall be submitted to the joint appropriations committee and made available to the public.  The joint appropriations committee shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on the proposed plan  and shall submit final recommendations to the legislature in sufficient time for consideration in the 2011 general session.  The plan, as approved by the legislature, shall be implemented not later than July 1, 2011.  The reorganization plan required under this section shall include the following components of the statewide school capital construction system:

(i)  The major building and facility repair and replacement program established under W.S. 21‑15‑109;

(ii)  The statewide standards for school building and facility adequacy and the assessment of the inventory of school buildings and facilities under the adequacy standards as provided under W.S. 21‑15‑115;

(iii)  The school district facility planning process created under W.S. 21‑15‑116;

(iv)  The annual evaluation and prioritization of school building and facility needs and the scheduling of building and facility remediation as established under W.S. 21‑15‑117;

(v)  The budget process for funding school building and facility remediation recommendations prescribed under W.S. 21‑15‑119.

(b)  Effective immediately and until July 1, 2011, the existing school facilities commission and its staff shall be subject to the following:

(i)  Notwithstanding W.S. 21‑15‑113, the commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the governor to provide recommendations and policy alternatives to the governor and the system of school capital construction in the manner prescribed under W.S. 9‑2‑1707(a)(iii)(F);

(ii)  Notwithstanding W.S. 21‑15‑114(c), the commission director and staff shall serve under the control of the governor and shall function as a department operating unit of state government as defined under W.S. 9‑2‑1703(a)(iii);

(iii)  During the transition period between the effective date of this section and the date of implementation of the legislatively approved plan under subsection (a) of this section, the positions, personnel, property and appropriated funds of the commission shall be used for purposes specified by existing law.  In addition, all policies, rules and regulations of the commission shall be effective during the transition period unless otherwise specified by the governor.

(c)  This section is effective immediately.".  NICHOLAS, MASSIE, ANDERSON

 

SF0001S2046/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):              Section 317.      [INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – REVIEW BY CIO]

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Page 80-line 29         Before "No" insert "(a)".

Page 81-After line 13   Insert:

"(b)  The governor shall convene a committee to initiate planning for the transformation and consolidation of state information technology programs.  The committee shall include representatives from state agency information technology staff, and shall examine consolidation measures which may improve services, elimination of redundant activities, and the leveraging of state resources in the delivery of improved technology solutions for state operations.  The committee shall be directed by the office of the governor and staffed by the chief information officer and others, as appointed by the governor.  The committee shall offer initial recommendations to the governor prior to July 1, 2010, and shall submit final recommendations to the governor and the joint appropriations interim committee no later than October 1, 2010.  The report shall include recommendations to provide more effective and efficient information technology services including, but not limited to, utility and shared services, facilities, personnel, accountability and management.  Agencies shall participate in the consolidation program and provide assistance and support to the committee as required by the committee.  This subsection is effective immediately.".  NICHOLAS

 

SF0001S2047/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  048.        Department of Health

(Mental Health/Substance Abuse)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 27–line 18         After "9." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "685,000".

Page 29–after line 24   Insert:

"12.  Of this general fund appropriation, six hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($685,000.00) shall only be expended for a pilot project for the delivery of telehealth, using contract services.  A preference shall be given for instate providers of software and hardware and final approval of this pilot project shall be with the state chief information officer.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Burns, Esquibel, F., Johnson, Martin, Meyer, Schiffer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Bebout, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Scott and Townsend

Ayes 9    Nays 21    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

2/23/2010   Pursuant to Joint Rule 14-1 B Sent to 3rd Reading

 

SF0001S3001/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 002.  SECRETARY OF STATE

                        (Administration)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 6-line 11          After "1." insert ",2."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "89,300".

Page 6-after line 25    Insert:

"2.  Of this general fund appropriation, eighty-nine thousand  three hundred dollars ($89,300.00) shall only be expended for  mailing notices, publication and mailing of the Wyoming state government directory.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Burns, Cooper, Esquibel, F., Larson and Scott

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Case, Coe, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Excused:  Senator(s) Meier

Ayes 5    Nays 24    Excused 1    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3002/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 002.  SECRETARY OF STATE

                        (Administration)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 6-line 11          After "1." insert ",2."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "124,000".

Page 6-after line 25    Insert:

"2.  Of this general fund appropriation, one hundred twenty-four thousand dollars ($124,000.00) shall only be expended for  mailing notices of annual reports and taxes due to corporations and similar organizations.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Burns

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Excused:  Senator(s) Meier

Ayes 1    Nays 28    Excused 1    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3003/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 015.      Attorney General

                        (Law Office)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 15-line 5          After "Office" delete "1.,".

Page 15-lines 23 through 30   Delete.

To the extent required by this amendment renumber as necessary.  COE

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Martin, Meyer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Burns, Case, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross and Schiffer

Ayes 17    Nays 13    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3004/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  020.        DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

(Water Quality)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 16–line 17         After "Quality" insert "1.".

Page 16–after line 26   Insert:

"1.  The department of environmental quality shall reallocate resources within the water quality division sufficient to begin promulgation of a pesticide general permit under its national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) authority, to begin promulgation of a 'permit by rule' to accomplish the same ends or to create a means whereby pesticide applications may continue without a permit in Wyoming.".

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

 

SF0001S3005/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 048.  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                        (Community & Family Health)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 27-line 8          After "Health" insert "12."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "85,000 TT".

Page 29-after line 24   Insert:

      "12.  Of this other funds appropriation, eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000.00 TT) shall only be used by the department to contract for or provide support network services for persons with epilepsy.  The support network services for persons with epilepsy shall:

            (a)  Provide professional education on epilepsy for nurses, physicians, public schools, public school nurses and the general public;

            (b)  Provide for support groups focused on epilepsy;

            (c)  Increase awareness of epilepsy in Wyoming;

            (d)  Provide educational programs for persons with epilepsy; and

            (e)  Provide better access to care for persons with epilepsy within Wyoming.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Burns, Case, Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hunnicutt, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Dockstader, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott and Townsend

Ayes 14    Nays 16    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3006/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 048.  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                        (Health Care Financing)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 27-line 10         After "5." insert ",12.".

Page 29-after line 24   Insert:

"12.  Of this general fund appropriation, the governor may expend funds as necessary to reimburse services authorized under the Medicaid program involving pediatric care and transport costs including, without limitation, emergency and critical care services not otherwise available from in-state providers. This footnote is effective immediately.". 

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

 

SF0001S3007/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s): 049.  Department of Family Services.

                              (Assistance)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 30-line 9          After "1." Insert ",2.".

Page 30-after line 23   Insert:

"2. Of this federal fund appropriation, two hundred seventy-four thousand dollars ($274,000.00) shall only be expended for the father factor program during the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2012.". 

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

 

SF0001S3008/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 067.      University of Wyoming

                              (NCAR MOU)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 35-line 26         After "connection." insert "Prior to the expenditure of any funds under this footnote, the university shall first engage in a competitive bid process for comparable, dedicated, fiber optic lines leased from the private sector, including a full evaluation of the costs over the life of the project.  Only if construction of a connection to the state's dark fiber is less costly than all responsible bids received shall the university expend any funds in constructing such a connection.  Otherwise, the university shall secure an agreement with the winning responsible bidder through the competitive bid process under this footnote."  CASE

 

SF0001S3009/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 205.  Education-School Finance.

                  (School Foundation Program)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 51-line 5          After "1." insert ",3.".

Page 52-After line 6 insert:

"3.  Effective for school year 2010‑2011 only and notwithstanding W.S. 21-13-320, the transportation reimbursement amount computed for each school district under W.S. 21‑13‑320 shall not exceed the amount reimbursed to that district for transportation during the 2009‑2010 school year.  The department of education shall for school year 2010‑2011, adjust school district entitlement payments computed under W.S. 21‑13‑311 and recapture payments computed under W.S. 21‑13‑102(b) in accordance with this footnote.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Dockstader, Geis, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Landen, Meier, Perkins, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Coe, Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Johnson, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Ross and Sessions

Ayes 17    Nays 13    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3010/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 205.  Education-School Finance.

            (School Foundation Pgm - entitlement payments)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 51-line 5          After "1." insert ",3.".

Page 52-After line 6 insert:

"3.  From this school foundation program account appropriation and for school years 2010‑2011 and 2011‑2012 only, the department of education shall on or before September 1 and pursuant to W.S. 21‑13‑311(a), compute the estimated entitlement payments for each school district for that school year using estimated fiscal information for each of the districts for that school year.  For any district estimated to receive an entitlement amount as computed under this footnote which is equal to or less than twenty percent (20%) of the estimated guarantee amount computed under W.S. 21‑13‑309(p) for that district for that school year, the department shall provide a payment to that district equal to one-third (1/3) of the estimated guarantee amount for that school year, reduced by an amount equal to the actual entitlement amount paid to that district on August 15 of that school year pursuant to W.S. 21‑13‑313(c).  The amount computed under this footnote shall be paid to each eligible district on or before September 15 of the applicable school year.  On or before December 15 of the applicable school year, the department shall compute the actual entitlement amount in accordance with W.S. 21‑13‑311(a) for each recipient qualifying district using actual fiscal information for that district for the applicable school year.  If the actual entitlement amount is less than the estimated entitlement amount paid on September 15, the recipient district shall on or before January 1, repay the difference to the department for deposit in the foundation program account, together with interest in an amount determined by the department based upon recommendation of the state treasurer but not to exceed six percent (6%) per year.  If the actual entitlement amount computed for any recipient district is greater than the estimated entitlement amount paid to the recipient district, any difference shall be paid to that district in the February 15 entitlement payment in accordance with W.S. 21‑13‑313(c).".

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

 

SF0001S3011/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]

Budget(s):  006.  Administration and Information

(Dept. of Revenue Liquor Warehouse)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 65–line 15         Delete.

Page 66–lines 1 through 9     Delete.

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  BEBOUT, LANDEN, PERKINS

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Geis, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Massie, Meyer, Perkins, Peterson and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Burns, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Townsend

Conflicts:  Senator(s) Case

Ayes 15    Nays 14    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 1

 

SF0001S3012/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  006.        CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

(Dept. of Revenue Liquor Warehouse)

* * * * * * * * * *

Delete the Bebout et al. Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3011/A) entirely and further amend as follows:

Page 65-line 15         Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "6,464,174"; under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by "6,464,174".

Page 66-line 1          After "This" insert "other funds".

Page 66-line 5          After "this" insert "other funds".

Page 66-line 7          After "full" insert "other funds".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Burns, Elliott, Geis, Hastert, Meier, Nicholas, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Perkins, Ross, Sessions and Von Flatern

Conflicts:  Senator(s) Case

Ayes 10    Nays 19    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 1

 

SF0001S3013/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  006.        CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

(Dept. of Revenue Liquor Warehouse)

* * * * * * * * * *

Delete the Bebout et al. Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3011/A) and the Meier, et al. Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3012/A) entirely and further amend as follows:

Page 65-line 15         Delete "3."; under OTHER FUNDS delete "SO" insert "S3".

Page 66-lines 1 through 9     Delete.

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Burns, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Nicholas, Ross, Schiffer, Scott and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Hines, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Meyer, Perkins, Peterson, Sessions and Von Flatern

Conflicts:  Senator(s) Case

Ayes 15    Nays 14    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 1

 

SF0001S3015/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):        Section 320. [AML FUNDING]

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 85-line 22         After "program" insert ".  Of these funds, one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall be used by the department of environmental quality to contract for a qualified structural engineer to assess damages to houses or other residential structures located in Sweetwater County alleged to be caused by dynamic compaction.  These assessments shall be completed within ninety (90) days of retaining the structural engineer or within such time as the engineer may reasonably require.  In making any settlement offer for damages allegedly due to dynamic compaction assessed under this paragraph the Attorney General shall consider the findings of the structural engineer.  This paragraph is effective immediately.".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  HASTERT, COOPER, MARTIN, MASSIE

 

SF0001S3016/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 333.  School Capital Construction.

* * * * * * * * * *

Pages 104 through 112   In the Nicholas, Massie Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2027/A) to these lines, after subsection "(j)" created by that amendment insert and renumber:

"(k)  In addition to amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, three million six hundred eleven thousand seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($3,611,755.00) is appropriated to the school facilities commission from amounts previously appropriated to the commission from the school capital construction account before the effective date of this section.  Following completion of the public hearing and reporting to the select school facilities committee and the joint appropriations committee as required under subsection (j) of this section, and upon approval by the governor, the appropriation under this subsection shall be expended by the commission to correct the state's incomplete remediation of the Big Horn middle and high school facilities in Sheridan county school district no. 1, in order to avoid jeopardizing the occupancy of the newly constructed portion of this facility.  This appropriation shall be combined with five million one hundred twenty-eight thousand nine hundred thirty-two dollars ($5,128,932.00), as estimated by the commission on February 22, 2010, to be unexpended and unencumbered from allocated amounts for this remedy following completion of prior phases of this project, to fund completion of the facility remedy correction as directed by this subsection.".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  BURNS, MASSIE, SCHIFFER

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Case, Dockstader, Geis, Meier, Perkins, Peterson and Von Flatern

Ayes 23    Nays 7    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3017/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 334.  [SCHOOL FINANCE RECALIBRATION]

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 114–line 6         After "skills." delete balance of line and insert:

"In conducting its work, the select committee shall encourage the active participation of parents, educators, district school board members, businesses and foundations, members of the state board of education and state agency personnel.  The department of education, school districts and the school data advisory committee established under W.S. 21-2-203 shall collect and provide the information requested by the select committee.  The recalibration study shall include, but is not limited to, the following activities:

(i)  Review the components of the educational model, using demonstrated results or research-based studies, to assess the effectiveness of the components in supporting quality education and determine if any component should be eliminated, added or modified;

(ii)  Evaluate the divergence between the model and its components and how school districts implement them, assessing the effects of any divergence upon the ability to provide a quality education;

(iii)  Review recommendations from teachers and instructional facilitators regarding effective instruction and the ability of teachers to convey effective instruction given their clerical, testing and administrative duties;

(iv)  Determine:

(A)  The costs of model components;

(B)  Whether the present level of funding is adequate and appropriate in meeting intended goals; and

(C)  The best means of providing funds to school districts to sustain or promote quality education;

(v)  Consider the extent that federal funds may be applied towards the state’s funding obligations.

(c)  The select committee shall report its recommendations and any associated legislation to the legislature in time for consideration during the 2011 general session.  The select committee may introduce legislation as other committees of the legislature.".

Page 114–lines 7 through 31   Delete.

Page 115–lines 1 through 5    Delete.

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  MASSIE, ANDERSON, COE, NICHOLAS

 

SF0001S3018/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  335.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 116-line 20        Delete and insert "seventy million nine hundred fifty-six thousand five hundred sixty dollars ($70,956,560.00)".

To the extent required by this amendment:  adjust totals; and renumber as necessary.  MEYER, COOPER, DOCKSTADER, SESSIONS

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer and Sessions

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Geis, Hines, Larson, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 14    Nays 16    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3019/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 335.  [LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS]

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 116-line 24        Delete "Two-thirds (2/3)" insert "Sixty-eight and seventy-three hundredths percent (68.73%)".

Page 116-line 27        Delete "One-third (1/3)" insert "Thirty-one and twenty-seven hundredths percent (31.27%)".

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

 

SF0001S3020/FAILED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  335.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS

(COUNTY REVENUE CHALLENGED ALLOCATIONS)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 124-line 20        Delete and insert "(A)  Two million dollars ($2,000,000.00); plus".

Page 124-line 23        Delete "one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00)" insert "two hundred dollars ($200.00)".

Page 124-line 26        Delete "one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00)" insert "one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Elliott, Geis, Hunnicutt, Larson, Meier, Perkins, Peterson and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Burns, Case, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Nicholas, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Von Flatern

Ayes 11    Nays 19    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3021/ADOPTED  (CORRECTED COPY)

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

      "Section 336.

[STATE AGENCY CONTRACTUAL SERVICES]

(a)  For the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011, no contract for services shall be entered into without the approval of the director of the department making the expenditure, in accordance with requirements set forth in an executive order to be issued by the governor no later than July 1, 2010.  By the fifth business day of every month this limitation is in place, each director shall furnish to the budget division of the department of administration and information, the amount of each contract for services, along with a statement of the director’s reasons for approving each expenditure.  The budget division shall compile all agency reports on contracts under this section monthly and submit the compilation to the legislative service office for distribution to the joint appropriations interim committee.

(b)  All agencies shall submit supplemental exception budget requests for all anticipated contractual services expenditures for the period beginning April 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.  Except as approved in the 2011 supplemental budget bill, no expenditures of general funds appropriated under this act shall be made by any agency for contractual services after April 1, 2011.  Transfers of funding through the B-11 process as authorized by W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii) for these purposes are not subject to this section.

(c)  As used in this section:

(i)  "Agency" means the state of Wyoming or any of its executive branch agencies, authorities, departments, boards, commissions, councils, instrumentalities, offices, separate operating agencies or units, or institutions, including the university and community colleges.  The governor may provide that any entity which would otherwise qualify as an agency under this paragraph is exempt from the requirements of this section.  The governor shall report to the joint appropriations committee on the reason that any agency is exempted from this section by the governor under this paragraph;

(ii)  "Director" means the director of the agency or the administrative head of the agency for those agencies with no director.".  BEBOUT

 

SF0001S3022/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 125-After line 13  In the Coe et al. Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2031/A) to this line, insert on page 3 of that amendment after subsection (m):

"(n)  This section is effective immediately.".

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

 

SF0001S3023/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

In the Coe, Massie Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2031/A) to this line, on page 2 of that amendment, after subsection (h), insert and renumber:

      "(j)  The committee shall request and examine the budgets, balance statements and financial statements for residential treatment providers receiving funding from the state of Wyoming to verify staffing levels, staff salaries, overhead and profits.".

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

 

SF0001S3024/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

* * * * * * * * * *

Section 336.  [SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION REORGANIZATION STUDY]

Page 125-After line 13  In the Nicholas et al. Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2045/A) to this line, delete paragraph (b)(ii) of Section 336 created by this amendment and insert:

"(ii)  Notwithstanding W.S. 9-1-202 and 21‑15‑114(c):

(A)  The commission director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor; and

(B)  The commission and staff shall function as a department operating unit of state government as defined under W.S. 9‑2‑1703(a)(iii) and be subject to the direction of the governor.".

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

 

SF0001S3025/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 003.  STATE AUDITOR

                  (Retirement System Payroll Contributions)

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 7-line 7           Delete.

Page 7-lines 21 through 23    Delete.

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Larson, Massie, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Cooper, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hunnicutt, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meyer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Excused:  Senator(s) Meier

Ayes 19    Nays 10    Excused 1    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3026/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 327.  [DISTANCE EDUCATION]

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 95-line 15         After "entities." insert "No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended for telecommunications equipment or telecommunications services without a competitive sealed bidding process.".

Page 96-line 10         After "director" insert "with the approval of the governor".

Page 96-line 25         Delete "three" insert "two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00)".

Page 96-line 26         Delete through "($3,000,000.00)".

Page 97-line 3          Delete "." insert ";".

Page 97-after line 3    Insert:

            "(iv)  Of this appropriation, one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00) shall only be available for expenditure upon approval of the governor for purposes specified in this section.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Larson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Ayes 30    Nays 0    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3027/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Section 328.  [STATEWIDE VIDEO CONFERENCING] 

* * * * * * * * * *

Page 98-line 14         After "section" insert ".  No funds under this paragraph for the purchase or lease of telecommunications equipment or telecommunications services shall be expended without a competitive sealed bidding process".

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

 

SF0001S3028/ADOPTED

[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]

Section Under Consideration:

Section:  Section: 001.       Office of the Governor

Other Budget(s) Affected:  048.           Department of Health

(Mental Health/Substance Abuse)

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Page 5–line 8           Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "685,000".

Page 27–line 18         After "9." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "685,000".

Page 29–after line 24   Insert:

"12.  Of this general fund appropriation, six hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($685,000.00) shall only be expended for a pilot project for the delivery of telehealth, using contract services.  A preference shall be given for instate providers of software and hardware and final approval of this pilot project shall be with the state chief information officer.  This footnote is effective immediately.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Martin, Massie, Meyer, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Case, Cooper, Dockstader, Landen, Larson, Nicholas, Perkins, Ross and Townsend

Excused:  Senator(s) Meier

Ayes 20    Nays 9    Excused 1    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3029/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[WILDLIFE TRUST CHALLENGE ACCOUNT]

Section 336.  2008 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 48, Section 326(a) and (b) is amended to read:

Section 326.

(a)  The Wyoming wildlife trust challenge account created by 2006 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 35, Section 320 is continued.  Any unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated from the general fund to the account by 2006 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 35, Section 320 shall not revert on June 30, 2008 2010 and shall remain in the account for the purpose of providing a state match pursuant to subsections (c) through (e) of this section. Unexpended, unobligated monies in the account on June 30, 2010 2012 shall revert as provided by law. The state treasurer shall invest monies within the account and shall deposit the earnings from investments to the general fund.

(b)  To the extent funds are available in the wildlife trust challenge account, the state treasurer shall match gifts actually received during the donation period provided in this subsection by the Wyoming wildlife and natural resource trust account board. A match shall be paid under this section by the state treasurer following any accumulated gift amounts actually received by the Wyoming wildlife and natural resource trust account board in a total of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more. The match shall be made by transferring from the wildlife trust challenge account to the Wyoming wildlife and natural resource trust account created by W.S. 9‑15‑103(a) an amount equal to the accumulated amount of the gift. The match applies to gifts received during the donation period commencing July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2010 2012.".

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

 

SF0001S3030/FAILED

[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]

Section Under Consideration:

Section 335.  [LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS]

Other Budget(s) Affected: 

Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 116-line 20        Delete entirely and insert "sixty-five million nine hundred fifty-six thousand five hundred sixty dollars ($65,956,560.00)".

Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"[900 SERIES GENERAL FUND REDUCTIONS]

      Section 336.

All general fund appropriations in section 2 of this act for contractual services in the 900 series shall be reduced by a total of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00).  The governor may determine the specific allocations of reduction within the 900 series.".

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

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Bebout, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Geis, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Landen, Larson, Peterson, Scott and Townsend

Nays:  Senator(s) Anderson, Burns, Esquibel, Hastert, Hines, Johnson, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Ross, Schiffer, Sessions and Von Flatern

Ayes 14    Nays 16    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001S3032/ADOPTED

[BUDGET AFFECTED]

Budget(s):  Addition to 300 Sections

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Page 125-After line 13  Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:

"Section 336.

[OUT OF STATE TRAVEL AND PUBLICATIONS RESTRICTIONS]

(a)  For the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011, no expenditure of funds appropriated under this act shall be made for out of state travel, publications or advertising without the approval of the director of the department making the expenditure, in accordance with requirements set forth in an executive order to be issued by the governor no later than July 1, 2010.  By the fifth business day of every month this limitation is in place, each director shall furnish to the budget division of the department of administration and information, the amount of each expenditure for out of state travel, publications and for advertising, along with a statement of the director’s reasons for approving each expenditure.  The budget division shall compile all agency expenditure reports monthly and submit the compilation to the legislative service office for distribution to the joint appropriations interim committee.

(b)  All agencies shall submit supplemental exception budget requests for all anticipated publications, advertising and out of state travel expenditures for the period beginning April 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.  Except as approved in the 2011 supplemental budget bill, no expenditures of funds appropriated under this act shall be made by any agency for publications, advertising or out of state travel after April 1, 2011.  Transfers of funding through the B-11 process as authorized by W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii) for these purposes are not subject to this section.

(c)  As used in this section:

(i)  "Agency" means the state of Wyoming or any of its executive branch agencies, authorities, departments, boards, commissions, councils, instrumentalities, offices, separate operating agencies or units, or institutions, including the university and community colleges;"

(ii)  "Director" means the director of the agency or the administrative head of the agency for those agencies with no director.".  NICHOLAS, LARSON

 

2/26/2010   H Received for Introduction

2/26/2010   H Introduced and Referred to H02

2/26/2010   Pursuant to JR 14-1 Referred Directly to 3rd Reading

 

2/25/2010   S Passed 3rd Reading

 

ROLL CALL

Ayes:  Senator(s) Anderson, J., Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Elliott, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Hunnicutt, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Massie, Meier, Meyer, Nicholas, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer, Scott, Sessions, Townsend and Von Flatern

Nays:  Senator(s) Case and Larson

Ayes 28    Nays 2    Excused 0    Absent 0    Conflicts 0

 

SF0001HS001/ADOPTED

Your Committee No. 2 on Appropriations has reviewed SF0001:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 14-1(e)(1)&(2) the following lists are provided:

Identical Amendments

SF0001S2002/A

SF0001S2009/A

SF0001S2014/A

SF0001S2016/A

SF0001S2024/A

SF0001S2027/A amended by SF0001S3016/A

SF0001S2031/A amended by SF0001S3022/A and SF0001S3023/A

SF0001S2039/A

SF0001S2045/A amended by SF0001S3024/A

SF0001S3003/A

SF0001S3004/A

SF0001S3008/A

SF0001S3022/A amends SF0001S2031/A

SF0001S3024/A amends SF0001S2045/A

SF0001S3026/A

SF0001S3027/A

The following are the other adopted amendments:

SF0001S2005/A

SF0001S2006/A

SF0001S2018/A

SF0001S2046/A

SF0001S3009/A

SF0001S3011/A deleted by SF0001S3013/A

SF0001S3013/A deletes SF0001S3011/A

SF0001S3015/A

SF0001S3016/A amends SF0001S2027/A

SF0001S3017/A

SF0001S3021/AC

SF0001S3023/A amends SF0001S2031/A

SF0001S3025/A

SF0001S3028/A

SF0001S3029/A

SF0001S3032/A

 

 

                             

Representative Berger, Chairman

 

2/26/2010   Pursuant to JR 14-1 Referred Directly to JCC01

2/26/2010   S Appointed JCCO1 Members

            Senator(s) Nicholas, Massie, Meier, Peterson, Townsend

2/26/2010   H Appointed JCC01 Members

Representative(s) Berger, Buchanan, Cohee, Hammons, Pedersen

3/4/2010    See Mirror Bill HB0001