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S.F. No. 0001 |
General government appropriations. |
Sponsored By: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee
AN ACT to make appropriations for the biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014; 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; providing for employee positions as specified; providing for fees, conditions and other requirements relating to appropriations; providing for position and other budgetary limitations; and providing for effective dates.
2/16/2012 Bill Number Assigned
2/16/2012 S Received for Introduction
2/16/2012 S Introduced and Referred to SCOW
2/21/2012 S Considered In CoW
2/22/2012 S Passed CoW
SF0001S2001/ADOPTED
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Budget(s) Affected:
Section 007. [WYOMING MILITARY DEPARTMENT]
(Army National Guard)
Section 020. [DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY] (AML Funding)
Section 027. [SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION]
(Engineering and Technical)
Section 072. [RETIREMENT SYSTEM]
(Administration)
Section 321. [STANDARD BUDGET REDUCTIONS]
Section 327. [E-RATE EXCESS REVENUE FUNDS]
Section 328. [EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY DATA SYSTEM]
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Page 13–line 19 Under OTHER FUNDS decrease amount by "723,562 S5".
Page 20-after line 11 Insert: "Abandoned mine reclamation"; Under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "133,600,000".
Page 23-line 18 After "Technical" insert "1.".
Page 23-after line 24 insert:
"1. Of this school capital construction appropriation, four million six hundred thousand dollars ($4,600,000.00) is effective immediately.".
Page 42-line 16 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "341,362 PF".
Page 43-line 2 Increase Full Time positions by "1".
Page 43-line 7 Delete "officer" insert "officers".
Page 43-line 8 After "#0034" insert "and the additional authorized full time position".
Page 43-line 13 After "#0034" insert "and the additional authorized senior investment officer"
Page 85-line 24 Delete "general fund" insert "omnibus permanent land fund.
Page 110-after 21 Insert: "(c) This section is effective immediately.".
Page 126-line 22 Delete entirely.
Page 126-line 23 Delete the line through "fund" insert "rate appropriation account 2009-001-205-4600".
Page 127-line 29 After "education." Insert "Any funds remaining in this account related to e-rate revenues, upon the effective date of this section, which are in excess of the amounts appropriated in this section shall be transferred to and deposited to the school foundation program account.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 30 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2002/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 024. State Parks & Cultural Resources
(Cultural Resources)
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Page 22-line 19 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "$2,000,000"; after "1." insert "2.".
Page 23-after line 11 Insert:
"2. Of this general fund appropriation, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) shall be deposited into the cultural trust fund created by W.S. 9‑2‑2304(a). The appropriation shall be considered one-time funding and shall not be included in the department's 2015-2016 standard budget request.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Coe, Driskill, Esquibel, Martin, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Cooper, Dockstader, Emerich, Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Ayes 7 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2003/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 024. STATE PARKS & CULTURAL RESOURCES
(Operating Support Grant Funding)
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Page 22-line 19 After "1." insert ", 2."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "250,000".
Page 23-after line 11 Insert:
"2. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) shall only be expended for the purposes of Wyoming Arts Council Operating Support Grant Funding. This appropriation shall be considered one-time funding and shall not be included in the department's 2015-2016 standard budget request.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CHRISTENSEN, COE, DOCKSTADER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Bebout, Case, Cooper, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Scott
Ayes 10 Nays 20 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2004/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 029. Wyo Water Development Office
(Gillette Madison Pipeline)
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Page 24-line 6 After "Pipeline" insert "1.".
Page 24-after line 12 Insert:
"1. This appropriation is made pursuant to W.S. 99‑3‑1405(k)(i)(A) and is effective immediately.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. VON FLATERN
SF0001S2005/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 045. Department of Transportation
(General and federal funds)
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Page 29-line 2 After "TRANSPORTATION" insert "3.".
Page 30-after line 5 Insert:
"3. The department shall not supplant any reduced general fund appropriation by the legislature in this section with any other department funds.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
SF0001S2006/ADOPTED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration: Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 306. [MEDICAID CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET FLEX AUTHORITY]
Section 311. [PERSONAL SERVICES TRANSFERS]
Section 321. [STANDARD BUDGET REDUCTIONS]
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 Delete and insert:
"Section 048a. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH10. FISCAL YEAR 2013
PROGRAM
Director's Office 10,599,214 401,410 129,832 AG
15,082 SR 11,145,538
Health Care Finance 1.,2. 285,356,696 328,961,164 16,195,495 SR
271,250 TT 630,784,605
Public Health 3.,4.,5. 19,585,951 30,492,347 2,897,455 A4
2,250 AG
6,812,094 SR
2,538,399 TT 62,328,496
Behavioral Health 6.,7.,8. 140,760,603 11,530,921 471,500 A4
25,000 AG
24,720,833 SR
525,712 T3
207,313 T4
12,400,008 TT 190,641,889
Aging 9. 19,366,025 8,907,694 12,500 AG
3,722,084 SR 32,008,303
TOTALS 475,668,488 380,293,536 70,946,807 926,908,830
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
Full Time 1,411
Part Time 73
TOTAL 1,484
Section 048b. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11.
FISCAL YEAR 2014
PROGRAM
Director's Office 10,175,245 401,411 129,833 AG
15,081 SR 10,721,569
Health Care Finance 1.,2. 273,942,428 328,961,165 16,195,496 SR
271,250 TT 619,370,338
Public Health 3.,4.,5. 18,802,513 30,492,346 2,897,455 A4
2,250 AG
6,812,095 SR
2,538,398 TT 61,545,057
Behavioral Health 6.,8. 135,130,178 11,530,921 471,500 A4
25,000 AG
24,720,833 SR
525,711 T3
207,312 T4
12,400,009 TT 185,011,464
Aging 9. 18,591,384 8,907,693 12,500 AG
3,722,084 SR 31,233,661
TOTALS 456,641,748 380,293,536 70,946,807 907,882,089
Page 32-line 7 After "TT"
insert "in total for the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium".
Page 32-line 12 After "($85,000.00)" insert "in total for the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"10. The amounts specified in this section 048a are appropriated for the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.
11. The amounts specified in this section 048b are appropriated for the period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.".
Page 94-line 16 Delete "twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00)" insert "one million twenty-six thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($1,026,740.00)".
Page 94-lines 24 through 29 Delete.
Page 95-lines 1 through 4 Delete.
Page 95-lines 6 Delete "(c)" insert "(b)".
Page 101-line 12 After "section" insert "." and delete balance of line.
Page 101-lines 13 through 29 Delete.
Page 102-lines 1 and 2 Delete.
Page 109-line 25 After "agencies," insert "except the department of health,".
Page 110-line 10 After "budgets" insert ", including the department of health,".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 30 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2007/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Public Health]
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Page 30-line 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
After "Public Health" insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".
Page 30-line 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048b created by that amendment:
After "Public Health" insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, a total of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) shall only be expended in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium for AIDS drug rebate program.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CASE
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Burns, Case, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Nutting, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins and Peterson
Ayes 12 Nays 18 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2008/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Health Care Finance)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in Section 048a created by that amendment:
In the Health Care Finance line item After "2." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "30,000".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in Section 048b created by that amendment:
In the Health Care Finance line item After "2." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "30,000".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium shall only be expended through developmental programs for hearing aids for early childhood intervention.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HASTERT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Burns, Cooper, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nutting, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Nicholas, P., Perkins and Peterson
Ayes 17 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2009/FAILED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section: .048 Department of Health
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section: .049 Department of Family Services
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Page 30-line 7 After "HEALTH" insert "10.".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"10. Any person receiving services from the department of health shall have a Wyoming issued form of identification. If a person does not have a Wyoming issued form of identification, services may be continued for forty-five (45) days to allow the person to obtain a Wyoming issued form of identification. If the person applying for services is a minor without a Wyoming issued form of identification, a parent or guardian shall provide his Wyoming issued form of identification. If the parent or guardian does not have a Wyoming issued form of identification, services for the minor may be continued for forty-five (45) days to allow the parent or guardian to obtain a Wyoming issued form of identification. Persons exempted under W.S. 31‑7‑107(a)(i) through (v) are exempt from the requirements of this footnote.".
Page 34-line 2 After "SERVICES" insert "3.".
Page 34-After line 28 Insert:
"3. Any person receiving services from the department of family services shall have a Wyoming issued form of identification. If a person does not have a Wyoming issued form of identification, services may be continued for forty-five (45) days to allow the person to obtain a Wyoming issued form of identification. If the person applying for services is a minor without a Wyoming issued form of identification, a parent or guardian shall provide his Wyoming issued form of identification. If the parent or guardian does not have a Wyoming issued form of identification, services for the minor may be continued for forty-five (45) days to allow the parent or guardian to obtain a Wyoming issued form of identification. Persons exempted under W.S. 31‑7‑107(a)(i) through (v) are exempt from the requirements of this footnote.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. JENNINGS, COE, EMERICH, HICKS, LANDEN
SF0001S2010/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Behavioral Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in Section 048a created by that amendment:
In the Behavioral Health line item After "8." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "500,000".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in Section 048b created by that amendment:
In the Behavioral Health line item After "8." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "500,000".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended in each year of the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium only for the purpose of providing support, education, advocacy, information and referral to families of children with, or at risk of, special health care needs through UPLIFT's statewide family organization. These funds shall be administered through the department of health, behavioral health division.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ESQUIBEL
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Esquibel, F. and Peterson.
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 2 Nays 28 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2011/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Public Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item After "5" insert ", 12"; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "250,000".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) shall only be expended for the purpose of developing a primary care medical home network in Wyoming for the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 20, 2014.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LANDEN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Esquibel, F., Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Meier, Nicholas, P., Schiffer and Von Flatern
Ayes 16 Nays 14 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2012/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Public Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item After "5." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "125,000".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048b created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item After "5." insert ", 12."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "125,000".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium shall only be expended for the purpose of providing stipends to physician medical directors who provide clinical oversight and guidance for local emergency medical service providers.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. LANDEN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Burns, Cooper, Esquibel, F., Geis, Jennings, Landen, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Schiffer
Ayes 9 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2013/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Public Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines, in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item After "5" insert ", 12.".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"12. The public health division of the department of health shall compile available, published and peer reviewed studies concerning tobacco harm reduction information and present the results at the first scheduled meeting of the joint labor, health and social services interim committee during the 2012-2013 interim.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, NUTTING
SF0001S2014.01/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Public Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item delete "3.".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048b created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item delete "3.".
Page 31-lines 20 through 23 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NUTTING
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins and Schiffer
Ayes 26 Nays 4 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2014.02/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Public Health)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,500,000".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048b created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,440,000".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NUTTING
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Esquibel, F., Hastert, Jennings, Johnson, Martin, Nutting, Peterson, Rothfuss, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Ross and Schiffer
Ayes 10 Nays 20 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2015/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
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Page 32-line 21 After "outcomes" insert "." and delete balance of line.
Page 32-line 22 Delete.
Page 32-line 23 Delete "counseling plan.". SCHIFFER
SF0001S2016/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Health Care Finance)
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Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF001S2006/A) to these lines, in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Health Care Finance" line item After "2." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "3,500,000"; Under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "3,500,000".
Page 33-After line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this appropriation, three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000.00) of the general fund appropriation and three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000.00) of the federal fund appropriation shall only be used to reduce the waiting lists for the Medicaid child and adult developmental disability waivers and the acquired brain injury waivers.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Burns, Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Driskill, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Martin, Rothfuss, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross and Schiffer
Ayes 16 Nays 14 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2017/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 053. Department of Workforce Services
(Workers' Safety and Comp)
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Page 36-line 15 After "Comp" insert "1.".
Page 36-After line 21 Insert:
"1. From this other fund appropriation, the department shall continue the trial within the workers' compensation program on alternative managerial approaches for treating back and spine injuries authorized by footnote 1 of the department of employment budget in 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 025. The department shall seek to expand the trial state wide and create incentives to cause every relevant injured worker to be treated according to one (1) of the evidence based protocols available. This footnote shall not be construed to require that the same protocol be used for every injured worker. The department may contract to implement this footnote and may continue existing relevant contracts. The department shall provide a preliminary report on the trial to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee on or before October 1, 2012 and a final outcomes report on or before October 1, 2013.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT
SF0001S2018/FAILED
Budget(s): 057. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION
(State Aid)
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Page 37-line 18 After "Aid" insert "1."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "8,800,000".
Page 38-after line 5 Insert:
"1. Of this general fund appropriation, eight million eight hundred thousand dollars ($8,800,000.00) shall be expended to address issues associated with enrollment growth and shall not be used for salary increases.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MARTIN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Cooper, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Schiffer
Ayes 9 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2019/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 060. State Lands and Investments
(Operations)
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Page 38-line 10 After "2." insert ", 3.".
Page 39-After line 20 Insert:
"3. The director of the office of state lands and investments shall, during the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium, review the control, leasing, exchange, care and disposal of all institutional acquired lands held by the department of family services, the department of health and the department of corrections to determine whether such lands are being managed for the highest best use. The director of the office of state lands and investments shall report to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee by October 1, 2014 regarding the results of the review required under this footnote.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BEBOUT
SF0001S2020.01/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 323. [Employee Insurance Funding
De-Appropriation]
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Page 111-line 11 Before "The" insert "Of".
Page 111-line 13 After "insurance" insert ", three million four hundred thousand dollars ($3,400,000.00)".
Page 111-line 15 After "W.S. 9‑5‑109(j)" insert "and five million three hundred thousand dollars ($5,300,000.00) shall immediately revert to the general fund".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Martin, Nutting, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Ayes 9 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2020.02/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
[Capital Construction]
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Page 86-After line 17 Insert "Sheridan Agriculture Building 6."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "5,300,000".
Page 88-After line 5 Insert:
"6. Of this general fund appropriation, five million three hundred thousand dollars ($5,300,000.00) shall only be expended to acquire and renovate the Watt agriculture building in Sheridan and to construct support structures.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Geis, Hicks, Martin, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Ayes 6 Nays 24 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2021/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 085. Wyoming Business Council
(Main Street)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 46-line 8 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "160,000".
Page 46-line 13 Increase Full Time positions by "1".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MARTIN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Esquibel, F., Hastert and Martin
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 3 Nays 27 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2022.01/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Investment Ready Communities)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 46-line 9 Delete ",2.".
Page 47-lines 15 through 24 Delete entirely.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CASE, DOCKSTADER
SF0001S2022.02/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 085. WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL
(Investment Ready Communities)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 46-line 9 Under the GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "1,000,000".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CASE, DOCKSTADER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Ayes 1 Nays 29 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2023/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 101. Supreme Court
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 4 After "Administration" insert "1."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,889,656".
Page 48-After line 16 Insert:
"1. Of this general fund appropriation, one million eight hundred eighty-nine thousand six hundred fifty-six dollars ($1,889,656.00) shall only be used for salary adjustments to judicial branch employees, not including judges, for market pay adjustments to bring salaries up to ninety-one percent (91%) of market policy position as determined by the recently completed third party salary comparison study.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, HASTERT, PETERSON, VON FLATERN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Esquibel, F., Hastert, Meier, Perkins, Peterson, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Ross, Rothfuss and Scott
Ayes 7 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2024/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 160. County and Pros Attorneys
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 62-line 5 Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "658,927".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. COOPER, HASTERT, MARTIN
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Cooper, Driskill, Hastert and Martin
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 4 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2025/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Section 3. [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
Budget(s): Section 006. ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
[MILITARY – LAND ACQUISITION]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 84-line 8 Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "2,000,000 T1".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Burns, Cooper, Esquibel F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Jennings, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Nutting, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Hines, Landen, Nicholas P., Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Ayes 14 Nays 16 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2026/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S2027/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Section 3. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Budget(s): 006. ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
(Department of Health WSH Plan)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 84-line 21 After "Plan" insert "6.".
Page 85-after line 26 Insert:
"6. The plan shall include a Level II study for construction of a geriatric psychiatric building at the Wyoming State Hospital, in accordance with the study and report completed pursuant to Wyoming Laws 2006, Chapter 40, Section 1, which shall be considered a Level I study for purposes of W.S. 9‑5‑108. The Level II study shall include those items identified in W.S. 9‑5‑108(a)(ii) to facilitate a Level III construction and operation plan.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCHIFFER
SF0001S2028/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(Capital Construction)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 88-line 2 After "appropriated" insert "for renovations and improvements to the university's engineering building." and delete balance of line.
Page 88-lines 3 through 5 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. VON FLATERN, BEBOUT
SF0001S2029/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 325. [LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS]
[CITY AND TOWN DIRECT DISTRIBUTION
ALLOCATIONS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 114-line 3 Delete "five thousand".
Page 114-line 4 delete "dollars ($5,000.00)" insert "ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)".
Page 114-line 5 Delete "ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)" insert "twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BEBOUT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Nutting, Peterson, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Christensen, Jennings, Landen, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Ross, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Ayes 22 Nays 8 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2030/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 131-after line 18 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
"[LIVESTOCK ANIMAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM]
Section 329.
(a) If 2012 Senate File 18 is signed into law, up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) of the unexpended unobligated funds remaining on June 30, 2012 in the general fund appropriation for brucellosis testing in 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 88, Section 2, Section 003 shall not revert and is hereby reappropriated to the animal reimbursement account created by W.S. 11‑19‑106(g). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose.
(b) This section is effective immediately.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, EMERICH, GEIS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 30 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2032/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 131-after line 18 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
"[WATER DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT TRANSFER]
Section 329. Five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) is transferred to water development account II (S2) from water development account III.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HICKS
SF0001S2033/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 318. [UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS STUDY]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 105-line 19 After "318." Delete balance of line.
Page 105-line 20 Delete.
Page 105-line 21 Delete "dollars ($250,000.00) to"; insert "The University of Wyoming athletics department shall".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HICKS, SCOTT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Cooper, Dockstader, Hicks, Jennings, Landen and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Ayes 7 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2034.01/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 027. SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION
(Major Maintenance)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 23-line 17 After "Maintenance" insert "1."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "510,000S6".
Page 23-after line 24 Insert:
"1. (a) The school facilities commission shall:
(i) Notwithstanding W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(x), from the school capital construction account appropriation, distribute up to two hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($255,000.00) each fiscal year of the 2012-2013 biennium to each school district with a charter school, approved and operating in the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with W.S. 21‑3‑301 through 21‑3‑314, in the district which requires a lease for operation of the charter school's educational program. Lease payments under this footnote shall include the total costs of the base rent, additional rent for tenant improvements and any common maintenance costs, if applicable. The amounts expended under this paragraph shall be reduced to the extent the amounts are duplicative of any costs funded or paid for by alternative mechanisms. The funds appropriated under this paragraph, shall be distributed to qualifying school districts based upon the proration of the total qualifying costs of all qualifying school districts;
(ii) In addition to paragraph (i) of this footnote and notwithstanding W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(x), the commission shall for each fiscal year of the 2012-2013 biennium, expend an amount necessary to include the total allowable square footage of each charter school qualifying under paragraph (i) in the computation of the major maintenance payment under W.S. 21‑15‑109, to each district in which a qualifying charter school, as provided by paragraph (i) of this footnote, is operating. The amounts expended under this paragraph shall be reduced to the extent the amounts are duplicative of any maintenance costs included in the lease payments under paragraph (i) of this footnote or any costs funded or paid for by alternative mechanisms;".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ROTHFUSS, COE
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Driskill, Hines and Peterson
Ayes 23 Nays 7 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S2034.02/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 027. SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION
(Major Maintenance)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 23-line 17 After "Maintenance" insert "1."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "510,000S6".
Page 23-after line 24 Insert:
"1. (a) The school facilities commission shall:
(iii) In accordance with this footnote, and notwithstanding W.S. 21‑15‑101 through 21‑15‑123, school districts shall include requests by charter schools approved under W.S. 21‑3‑301 through 21‑3‑314 which receive lease payments in accordance with paragraph (i) f this footnote for the inclusion of the purchase of such facilities in school district facility plans submitted to the school facilities department in accordance with W.S. 21‑15‑116. Any request for purchase of a building for operation of a charter school shall include documentation of the economic feasibility of the purchase and evidence that the purchase will result in an economic savings to the state. In addition, plans shall describe the resolution of any potential existing leaseholder disputes or issues, if the purchase involves a facility with leaseholders other than the charter school. The school facilities department shall report to the joint appropriations committee and the select school facilities commission no later than September 15, 2012 regarding the inclusion of such a facility in a district's facility plan and accompanying request for purchase. The State of Wyoming, through the Department of Administration and Information and the School Facilities Department, is authorized to negotiate the purchase of any such building and transfer ownership of such building to the school district following resolution of all commercial leasing issues. For the biennium, square footage purchased in accordance with this paragraph shall not be included in any excess square footage determination and shall not be subject to the limitations imposed by W.S. 21‑15‑109(a)(iii). ".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ROTHFUSS, COE
SF0001S2035.01/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 131-After line 18 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
"[JAMESTOWN RIO VISTA LOAN]
Section 329.
(a) Funds appropriated in this section shall only be applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HASTERT
SF0001S2035.02/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Addition to 300 Sections
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 131-after line 18 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
"[JAMESTOWN RIO VISTA LOAN]
Section 329.
(a) Pursuant to W.S. 16‑1‑110(b), there is appropriated four hundred thirty-one thousand eight hundred and four dollars ($431,804.00) from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments. This appropriation shall only be expended by the state loan and investment board for the purpose of restoring the loss to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund as a result of default in the payment of Jamestown Rio Vista Water and Sewer District's Joint Power Act Loan (JPA-077) made pursuant to W.S. 16‑1‑109.
(b) This section is effective immediately.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HASTERT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Cooper, Hastert and Martin.
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 4 Nays 26 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
2/23/2012 S Passed 2nd Reading
SF0001S3001.01/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 006. ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
(OCIO/ITD)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 11-line 24 After "OCIO/ITD 3." Insert ",5.".
Page 13-after line 12 Insert:
"5. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state chief information officer shall oversee, review and report on all aspects of administration and implementation of school finance and data collection required by W.S. 16‑4‑111(d), 21‑2‑202, 21‑2‑203, 21‑3‑117, 21‑13‑101 through 21‑13‑335 and in accordance with 2012 Senate File 33, as enacted into law, and Section 328 of this act and the related state longitudinal data system and associated infrastructure.
(b) The state chief information officer shall assess and identify the requirements necessary to facilitate the integrity, accuracy and security of all information and data utilized in calculation and distribution of payments to Wyoming school districts from the school foundation program account. This includes but is not limited to data and information collected by the department of education, the state superintendent, the professional teaching standards board and the state board of education which may be utilized in any manner to calculate payments from the school foundation program account to Wyoming school districts. The state chief information officer's access to information shall include but is not limited to student demographics, school district profiles, including budgets, directories and school configurations, certified and non-certified staff salaries, experience, education, vacancies, applicants, national board certified data, course inventory information, including career-vocational education, gifted and talented, special education, at-risk, extended day and summer school program data and reports as collected by the Wyoming department of education.
(c) All state agencies, boards, personnel, officials, Wyoming school districts and contractors shall cooperate with and provide all requested information to the state chief information officer in fulfilling the duties as required by this footnote. The chief information officer, or his designee, shall be treated as an employee of the Wyoming department of education for the purpose of receiving access to the data and reports identified in this section and is hereby a school official with a legitimate educational interest and a state officer evaluating education programs.
(d) Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑1‑603(a)(vi), the attorney general shall resolve any question related to the receipt, distribution or sharing of information obtained by the state chief information officer in reporting to the governor and the legislature in accordance with subsection (e) of this footnote.
(e) No later than the fifteenth of every month, the state chief information officer shall report to the governor, the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint education interim committee, his findings regarding duties under this footnote."
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. COE, NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Coe, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Burns, Case, Christensen, Cooper, Hicks, Hines, Meier, Nutting and Von Flatern
Ayes 21 Nays 9 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3001.02/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
Section: Addition to 300 Sections
[EDUCATIONAL LIAISON]
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Page 131-after line 19 Insert the following new section and renumber as necessary:
"[EDUCATIONAL LIAISON]
Section 329.
(a) An educational liaison shall coordinate efforts by the legislature, the advisory committee to the select committee on statewide education accountability, the state superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education, and the Wyoming department of education as required Wyoming Accountability in Education Act, W.S. 21‑2‑204 and Section 328 of this act. The educational liaison shall:
(i) Coordinate, collect and review all information, data and reports required by the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act to be submitted to a legislative committee or the legislature and compile feedback and suggestions for the legislature;
(ii) Provide periodic status reports on the execution of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act by the state superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education and the Wyoming department of education;
(iii) Review all requests for proposals or information, contracts and agreements executed or proposed for execution for the purposes of carrying out the duties required by the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act;
(iv) Review applicable rules, regulations and policies related to implementation and administration of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act; and
(v) Identify and request necessary background and supporting information from appropriate educational and state agencies to provide feedback and recommendations to the legislature.
(b) All state agencies, boards, personnel, officials, Wyoming school districts and contractors shall cooperate with and provide all requested information to the education liaison in the most expedited manner possible.
(c) The education liaison shall be treated as an employee of the Wyoming department of education and a school official with a legitimate educational interest evaluating education programs for purposes of requesting and receiving access to data and information. Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑1‑603(a)(vi), the attorney general shall resolve any question related to the receipt, distribution or sharing of information obtained by the education liaison in fulfilling his duties under this section.
(d) Funds made available to the legislative service office under 2012 Senate File 57, Section 7(a), as enacted into law, and 2012 Senate File 90, Section 6, as enacted into law, may be used by that office to retain an at-will contract employee or consultant as determined by the management council to implement the purposes of this section.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. COE, NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Hicks and Hines
Ayes 27 Nays 3 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3002/ADOPTED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section: 007. Wyoming Military Department
(Veterans' Services)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section: [CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
006. Administration and Information
(Military – Greenhouse)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Page 13-line 20 After "Services" delete "3."; Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "350,000".
Page 14-lines 16 through 20 Delete.
Page 84-line 12 Delete.
Page 85-lines 19 through 24 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 30 Nays 0 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3003/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3004/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 020. DEPT. of ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
[Solid Waste Management]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 20-line 10 After "Management" delete "1.".
Page 20-line 11 After "Landfills" delete "2." insert "1.".
Page 20-lines 19 through 23 Delete.
Page 20-line 25 Delete "2." insert "1.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ROTHFUSS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Martin, Rothfuss and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Ayes 6 Nays 24 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3005/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 024. State Parks & Cultural Resources
(St. Parks & Hist Sites)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 22-line 22 After "Sites" insert "2."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "500,000".
Page 23-after line 11 Insert:
"2. Of this general fund appropriation, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall only be used to fund maintenance and construction of watercraft access facilities at state parks.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, DRISKILL, HASTERT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Burns, Christensen, Driskill, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hines, Meier and Perkins
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Case, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 8 Nays 22 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3006/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 029. Wyo Water Development Office
(Gillette Madison Pipeline)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 24-after line 12 Delete the Von Flatern Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2004/A) to this line and insert:
"1. These funds are appropriated to the Gillette Madison Pipeline account established pursuant to W.S. 99‑3‑1405(a)(iv).".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. VON FLATERN
SF0001S3007/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 044. Insurance Department
(Health Insurance Pool)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 28-line 18 After "Pool" insert "1.".
Page 28-after line 25 Insert:
"1. The appropriation to the insurance department contained in 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 134, Sections 2 and 3(b), as enacted, shall not revert on June 30, 2012 or July 1, 2012 and shall remain available for expenses of the health care reform pilot project through July 1, 2013.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Coe, Cooper, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hicks, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Burns, Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Driskill, Geis, Hines, Meier, Nutting, Peterson and Ross
Ayes 19 Nays 11 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3008/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3009/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Health Care Finance)
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Scott Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2016/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines, in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Health Care Finance" line item After "2." insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,000,000"; Under FEDERAL FUND increase amount by "1,000,000".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this appropriation, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of the general fund appropriation and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of the federal fund appropriation shall only be used to reduce the waiting lists for the Medicaid acquired brain injury waivers.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Geis, Hastert, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson and Ross
Nays: Senator(s) Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 10 Nays 20 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3010/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 048. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Public Health]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 30-line 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048a created by that amendment:
After "Public Health" insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".
Page 30-line 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines in section 048b created by that amendment:
After "Public Health" insert ", 12."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "200,000".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"12. Of this general fund appropriation, a total of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) shall only be expended in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium for the AIDS drug rebate program.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ROTHFUSS, CASE, NUTTING
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Dockstader, Driskill, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins and Peterson
Ayes 18 Nays 12 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3011/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 048. Department of Health
(Public Health)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 In the Nicholas Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2006/A) to these lines, in section 048a created by that amendment:
In the "Public Health" line item After "5" insert ", 12.".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"12. The public health division of the department of health shall compile available, published and peer reviewed studies concerning cannabis' or marijuana's effect on human health and present the results at the first scheduled meeting of the joint labor, health and social services interim committee during the 2012-2013 interim.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NUTTING, MEIER
SF0001S3012/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 049. Department of Family Services
(Assistance)
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Page 34-line 16 Delete "four hundred eleven thousand dollars".
Page 34-line 17 Delete "($411,000.00)" insert "two hundred five thousand five hundred dollars ($205,500.00)".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. PERKINS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Landen, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Nutting and Von Flatern
Ayes 21 Nays 9 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3013/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 049. Department of Family Services
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 34-line 4 After "PROGRAM" insert "3.".
Page 34-after line 28 Insert:
"3. Through the period ending June 30, 2014, the department shall limit the number of residential treatment facilities and group homes certified as child caring facilities under W.S. 14‑4‑101 and the overall capacity of those residential treatment facilities and group homes to the level that were certified as of January 1, 2012.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. CHRISTENSEN
SF0001S3014.01/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 039. Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust
(Wildlife Trust Account)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Page 26-line 7 Delete.
Page 26-lines 15 and 16 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BEBOUT, COE
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Coe, Emerich, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins and Peterson
Nays: Senator(s) Barnard, Burns, Case, Christensen, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hicks, Martin, Meier, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 13 Nays 17 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3014.02/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 057. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION
(State Aid)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 37-line 18 After "Aid" insert "1."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "5,000,000".
Page 38-after line 5 Insert:
"1. Of this general fund appropriation, five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) shall only be expended for increased costs due to growth in community college enrollment. This five million dollar ($5,000,000.00) appropriation shall not be expended for salaries and notwithstanding any other provision of law, this appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any purpose not specified in this footnote.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BEBOUT, COE
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Case, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Hicks, Martin, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss and Schiffer
Ayes 7 Nays 23 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3015/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 101. Supreme Court
(Administration)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 48-line 10 After "Bd of Jud Policy & Admin" insert "1."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,200,000".
Page 48-after line 16 Insert:
"1. Of this general fund appropriation, one million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) shall only be used for salary adjustments to judicial branch employees, not including judges, for market pay adjustments to bring salaries up to a level not to exceed ninety-one percent (91%) of market policy position as determined by the recently completed third party salary comparison study.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. MEIER, PETERSON
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Martin, Meier, Perkins, Peterson, Ross and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Scott
Ayes 9 Nays 21 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3016/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
(State Aid)
(School of Energy Resources)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 41-line 4 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "20,400,000".
Page 41-after line 5 Insert: "School of Energy Resources"; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "20,400,000".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. BEBOUT, NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case and Esquibel, F.
Ayes 28 Nays 2 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3017/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 205. Education – School Finance
(Education Reform)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 63-line 8 After "Reform" insert "2.".
Page 63-after line 22 Insert:
"2. Of this school foundation program account appropriation, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) shall only be used to fund grants to school districts to support anti-bullying programs. The state superintendent of public instruction shall administer the grant program.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NUTTING
SF0001S3018/FAILED (CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
[CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION]
(Administration and Information)
Budget(s): 006. ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
(A&I State Office Building)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 84-line 5 After "2." insert ",6.".
Page 85-after line 26 Insert:
"6. Prior to the final completion of the Level III schematic design for the state office building site, the state building commission shall hold public hearings and receive public comment pursuant to W.S. 9‑5‑107(f), 9‑5‑108(b)(ii), and chapter IV of the rules and regulations of the state building commission.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ESQUIBEL
SF0001S3019/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3020/ADOPTED
Budget(s): Section 067. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
[Capital Construction]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 86-line 14 Decrease GENERAL FUND amount by "2,000,000".
Page 86-after line 17 Insert "Engineering and Technical Building 6."; Under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "2,000,000".
Page 86-line 20 Delete "sixteen million two hundred thousand" insert "fourteen million two hundred thousand dollars ($14,200,000.00)".
Page 86-line 21 Delete "dollars ($16,200,000.00)".
Page 86-line 23 After "footnote." insert "Not later than September 1, 2012, the university shall submit to the governor and the joint appropriations interim committee a plan for the performing arts facility renovation, including funding sources for the renovation. After the plan is submitted to the governor and the joint appropriations interim committee," and delete balance of line.
Page 86-lines 24 through 26 Delete.
Page 86-line 27 Delete "received,"; delete "matching".
Page 88-after line 5 Insert:
"6. Of this general fund appropriation, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) shall only be expended for renovation and improvement of the engineering and technical building.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. PETERSON, EMERICH, PERKINS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Rothfuss and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Driskill, Hicks, Jennings, Meier, Nicholas, P., Ross, Schiffer and Scott
Ayes 18 Nays 12 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3021/ADOPTED
Budget(s): Section 304. [CARRYOVER APPROPRIATIONS]
[PINE BARK BEETLE MITIGATION]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 92-after line 17 Insert:
"[PINE BARK BEETLE MITIGATION]
(c) Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑2‑1008, 9‑2‑1012(e) and 9‑4‑207, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of unexpended, unobligated monies appropriated in 2010 Wyoming Session Law Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 010 and 2011 Chapter 88, Section 2, Section 010 to the emergency insect management program shall not revert on June 30, 2012, but are reappropriated to the department of agriculture. The department shall expend these funds only for pine bark beetle mitigation. The department may utilize the expertise and staff of the emergency insect management committee created pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 5, Article 4 of the Wyoming Statutes while expending funds under this subsection. These funds may be expended on private, state or federal lands and shall not require matching funds as required by W.S. 11‑5‑406(b)(iv).".
Page 92-line 19 Delete "(c)" insert "(d)".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. DRISKILL
SF0001S3022/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 318. [University of Wyoming Athletics Study]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 105-lines 17 through 25 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. SCOTT, HICKS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Christensen, Coe, Geis, Hastert, Johnson, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson and Ross
Ayes 19 Nays 11 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3023/FAILED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration: Section 325. [Local Government Distributions]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 326. [Capital Project Funding]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 113-line 8 Delete "eighty-one million".
Page 113-line 9 Delete "dollars ($81,000,000.00)" insert "one hundred twenty-one million five hundred thousand dollars ($121,500,000.00)".
Page 124-line 8 Delete "fifty-four million".
Page 124-line 9 Delete "dollars ($54,000,000.00)" insert "thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000.00)". PERKINS
SF0001S3024/FAILED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration: Section 325. [Local Government Distributions]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 326. [Capital Project Funding]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 113-line 8 Delete "eighty-one million".
Page 113-line 9 Delete "dollars ($81,000,000.00)" insert "one hundred eight million dollars ($108,000,000.00)".
Page 124-line 8 Delete "fifty-four million".
Page 124-line 9 Delete "dollars ($54,000,000.00)" insert "twenty-seven million dollars ($27,000,000.00)". PERKINS
SF0001S3025/ADOPTED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration: Section 325. [Local Government Distributions]
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section 326. [Capital Project Funding]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 113-line 8 Delete "eighty-one million".
Page 113-line 9 Delete "dollars ($81,000,000.00)" insert "one hundred one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($101,250,000.00)".
Page 124-line 8 Delete "fifty-four million".
Page 124-line 9 Delete "dollars ($54,000,000.00)" insert "thirty-three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($33,750,000.00)". PERKINS
SF0001S3026/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 326. LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIONS – II
[CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 126-line 14 After "subsection." insert "As determined by the governing body in each county, amounts granted to a recipient governing body for a future project for which the funds will not be formally encumbered during the 2013-2014 biennium, shall not revert.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. DRISKILL
SF0001S3027/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 006. Administration and Information
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 11-line 18 After "Management" insert "5.".
Page 13-after line 11 insert:
"5. The construction management division within the department of administration and information shall ensure that office space on the first floor of the Hathaway building is occupied as soon as possible. Up to twenty percent (20%) of this office space may be available to the department of education, as determined by the construction management division within the department of administration and information. This footnote is effective immediately.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS, COE
SF0001S3028/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 067. University of Wyoming
[Capital Construction]
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Von Flatern Second Reading Amendment (SF0001S2028/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 88-line 2 After "footnote" delete balance of line and insert "shall be deposited into an account which shall be held by the state treasurer for distribution to the university for the construction costs of the engineering building as provided in this paragraph. The funds shall be available to be matched by qualifying contributions meeting the provisions of W.S. 21‑16‑1401 through 21‑16‑1403, including valuation of matching funds. Funds under this paragraph shall only be available for expenditure as specifically authorized by the legislature.".
Page 88-lines 3 through 5 Delete.
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS, BEBOUT
SF0001S3029/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3030/ADOPTED (CORRECTED COPY)
(CORRECTED COPY)
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 067. University of Wyoming
[Capital Construction]
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Peterson Et Al Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3020/A) and the Nicholas Third reading Amendment (SF0001S3029/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 86-line 14 Delete "Performing Arts" insert "Project Account".
Page 86-line 20 After "1." insert "(a)".
Page 86-line 22 After "distribution" insert "as follows:" and delete balance of line.
Page 86-lines 23 through 28 Delete and insert:
"(i) Thirteen million four hundred thousand dollars ($13,400,000.00) shall be distributed to the university and shall only be expended for the performing arts project. Funds subject to this paragraph".
Page 86-after line 29 Insert:
"(ii) One million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000.00) shall be distributed to the university and shall only be expended to acquire and renovate the Watt agriculture building in Sheridan and to construct support structures;
(iii) One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) shall be distributed to the Wyoming wildlife and natural resources trust income account to be expended for pine bark beetle remediation efforts.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Driskill, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Scott
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Emerich, Landen, Martin, Peterson and Von Flatern
Ayes 22 Nays 8 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3031/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 067. University of Wyoming
[Capital Construction]
* * * * * * * * * *
Delete the Peterson, et al Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3020/A), the Nicholas Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3029/A) and the Nicholas Third Reading Amendment (SF0001S3030/A) entirely and further amend as follows:
Page 86-line 14 Delete "Performing Arts" insert "Project Account".
Page 86-lines 20 through 29 Delete and insert:
"1. (a) Of this general fund appropriation, sixteen million two hundred thousand dollars ($16,200,000.00) shall be deposited into an account which shall be held by the state treasurer for distribution as follows:
(i) Thirteen million four hundred thousand dollars ($13,400,000.00) shall be held for construction costs of the engineering building as provided in this paragraph. The funds shall be available to be matched by qualifying contributions meeting the provisions of W.S. 21‑16‑1401 through 21‑16‑1403, including valuation of matching funds. Funds under this paragraph shall only be available for expenditure as specifically authorized by the state legislature;
(ii) One million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000.00) shall be distributed to the university and shall only be expended to acquire and renovate the Watt agriculture building in Sheridan and to construct support structures;
(iii) One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) shall be distributed to the Wyoming wildlife and natural resources trust income account to be expended for pine bark beetle remediation efforts.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS, BEBOUT, SCHIFFER, MEIER
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Coe, Cooper, Driskill, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Meier, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Ross and Schiffer
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Christensen, Dockstader, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Landen, Martin, Nutting, Peterson, Rothfuss, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 17 Nays 13 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3032/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3033/ADOPTED
[MULTIPLE BUDGETS AFFECTED]
Section Under Consideration:
Section: 005. Department of Education
(WDE General Fund Prog)
Other Budget(s) Affected:
Section: 205. Education – School Finance
(Education Reform)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Page 11-lines 1 through 7 Delete and insert:
"3. (a) Amounts within units 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, and as appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, shall only be expended for education testing and assessment purposes. Unless approved for transfer under W.S. 9‑2‑1005(b)(ii), no funds appropriated within units 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, shall be expended for any purpose other than for education testing and assessment as required by law.
(b) Any unencumbered, unexpended, unobligated funds within units 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, which are not expended on testing and assessments as identified in the agency's budget request for these units, together with any reversions of encumbered amounts from this biennium, are reappropriated to the education testing and assessment account which is hereby created by this footnote within the state auditor's office. In addition, amounts appropriated within units 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, are as of the effective date of this footnote, reappropriated to this education testing and assessment account.
(c) Any unexpended, unencumbered, unobligated amounts, including any amounts for these purposes in this act, within WDE general fund and federal fund programs which have been designated by the agency for teacher to teacher programs shall be transferred to the education testing and assessment account created under this footnote.
(d) The department of audit shall audit the expenditure of amounts appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, within the WDE general fund and federal fund programs and shall ensure such amounts were expended for assessment and testing. In addition, the audit shall identify unexpended amounts and shall ensure the accuracy of amounts transferred to the education testing and assessment account under this footnote.
(e) Amounts expended from the education testing and assessment account created by this footnote shall be certified by the governor and shall be restricted to the costs of administration of testing and assessments imposed by 2012 Senate File 0057 and by 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, which are in excess of amounts appropriated within the WDE general fund program and federal fund program budgets. Expenditures from this account shall require certification by the governor that amounts are necessary to fund testing and assessment required by law.
(f) The agency and the state auditor's office shall, to the extent authorized by law, direct any federal testing and assessment funds to be spent prior to the expenditure of any state funds for this purpose.
(g) This footnote is effective immediately.".
Page 63-line 8 After "Reform" insert "2.".
Page 63-after line 22 Insert:
"2. (a) Amounts within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, and as appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, shall only be expended for education testing and assessment purposes. Unless approved for transfer under W.S. 9‑2‑1005(b)(ii), no funds appropriated within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, shall be expended for any purpose other than for education testing and assessment as required by law.
(b) Any unencumbered, unexpended, unobligated funds within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, which are not expended on testing and assessments as identified in the agency's budget request for these units, together with any reversions of encumbered amounts from this fiscal biennium, are reappropriated to the education testing and assessment account within the state auditor's office created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act. In addition, amounts appropriated within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, are as of the effective date of this footnote, reappropriated to this education testing and assessment account.
(c) Any unexpended, unencumbered, unobligated amounts within this education school finance budget which have been designated by the agency for teacher to teacher programs shall be transferred to the education testing and assessment account created under this footnote.
(d) The department of audit shall audit the expenditure of amounts appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, within the education reform program and shall ensure such amounts were expended for assessment and testing. In addition, the audit shall identify unexpended amounts and shall ensure the accuracy of amounts transferred to the education testing and assessment account created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act.
(e) Amounts expended from the education testing and assessment account created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act shall be certified by the governor and shall be restricted to the costs of administration of testing and assessments imposed by 2012 Senate File 0057 and by 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, which are in excess of amounts appropriated within the education reform program. Expenditures from this account shall require certification by the governor that amounts are necessary to fund testing and assessment required by law.
(f) This footnote is effective immediately.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Nicholas, P., Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Driskill, Hicks, Meier and Nutting
Ayes 25 Nays 5 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
SF0001S3034/ADOPTED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 027. SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMISSION
(Major Maintenance)
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 23-after line 24 In the Rothfuss, Coe Second Reading Amendment to this line (SF0001S2034.02/AC), in footnote 1., paragraph (a)(iii), in the last sentence, delete "21‑15‑109(a)(iii)" insert "21‑15‑109(c)".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. ROTHFUSS
SF0001S3035/WITHDRAWN
SF0001S3036/FAILED
[BUDGET AFFECTED]
Budget(s): 307. [EMPLOYEE BENEFITS]
* * * * * * * * * *
Page 98-after line 16 Insert:
"(d) For the 2013 fiscal year, there is appropriated the following sums for purposes of providing a one (1) time salary enhancement. The enhancement shall be paid over the 2013 fiscal year in equal monthly payments, so long as the person receiving the enhancement remains an employee of the agency or institution by whom he was employed as of July 1, 2012. The amounts distributed under this subsection are exempt from the Wyoming retirement system rules as cash remuneration and shall not be subject to retirement contributions nor be computed as salary for purposes of determining retirement benefits. The salary enhancements under this subsection shall not be included in the 2014 supplemental budget request nor in the 2015-2016 standard budget request of any entity receiving amounts under this subsection. This subsection is effective June 30, 2012. Funds under this subsection shall be distributed as follows:
(i) Five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the general fund to the state auditor to provide a salary enhancement for executive branch employees, excluding the University of Wyoming and community colleges. This appropriation shall be distributed as determined by the department for merit pay performance in accordance with a merit pay plan implemented by the human resources division of the department of administration and information;
(ii) Three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the general fund to the University of Wyoming to provide a salary enhancement for University employees as specified in this subsection;
(iii) Three million one hundred thousand dollars ($3,100,000.00) from the general fund to the community college commission to be distributed to community colleges on an employee pro rata basis to provide a salary enhancement for community college employees as specified in this subsection.".
To the extent required by this amendment: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. HASTERT
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Barnard, Esquibel, F., Hastert, Johnson, Martin, Meier, Ross and Rothfuss
Nays: Senator(s) Anderson, Bebout, Burns, Case, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Landen, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Ayes 8 Nays 22 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
2/27/2012 S Passed 3rd Reading
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Esquibel, F., Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Jennings, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Perkins, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer, Scott and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case
Ayes 29 Nays 1 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
2/27/2012 H Received for Introduction
2/28/2012 H Introduced and Referred to H02
3/1/2012 Pursuant to Joint Rule 14-1 Referred Directly to 3rd Reading
SF0001HS001/ADOPTED
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
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
SF0001S2001/A
SF0001S2004/A deleted by SF0001S3006/A
SF0001S2006/A amended by SF0001S2008/A, SF0001S2011/A, SF0001S2014.01/AC, SF0001S2016/A, and SF0001S3010/A
SF0001S2008/A amends SF0001S2006/A
SF0001S2014.01/AC amends SF0001S2006/A
SF0001S2015/A
SF0001S2017/A
SF0001S2030/A
SF0001S3001.01/AC
SF0001S3001.02/AC
SF0001S3010/A amends SF0001S2006/A
SF0001S3016/A
SF0001S3022/A
SF0001S3026/A
The following are the other adopted amendments:
SF0001S2005/A
SF0001S2011/A amends SF0001S2006/A
SF0001S2016/A amends SF0001S2006/A
SF0001S2019/A
SF0001S2022.01/AC
SF0001S2028/A deleted by SF0001S3028/A
SF0001S2029/A
SF0001S2034.01/AC
SF0001S2034.02/AC amended by SF0001S3034/A
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BERGER, CHAIRMAN
3/1/2012 Pursuant to Joint Rule 14-1 Referred Directly to JCC
3/3/2012 S Appointed JCC01 Members
Senator(s) Nicholas, P., Hastert, Meier, Peterson, Von Flatern
3/3/2012 H Appointed JCC01 Members
Representative(s) Berger, Esquibel, K., Pedersen, Steward, Wallis
3/5/2012 H Adopted SF0001JC01
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Representative(s) Barbuto, Berger, Blake, Blikre, Bonner, Botten, Brown, Buchanan, Burkhart, Byrd, Campbell, Cannady, Childers, Connolly, Craft, Edmonds, Eklund, Freeman, Gay, Gingery, Greear, Greene, Harshman, Harvey, Hunt, Illoway, Kasperik, Krone, Lockhart, Loucks, Lubnau, Madden, McKim, McOmie, Moniz, Nicholas, B., Patton, Pedersen, Petersen, Petroff, Quarberg, Reeder, Roscoe, Semlek, Steward, Stubson, Teeters, Throne, Vranish, Wallis, Zwonitzer, Dn. and Zwonitzer, Dv.
Nays: Representative(s) Brechtel, Davison, Esquibel, K., Jaggi, Kroeker and Peasley
Excused: Representative(s) Goggles and Miller
Ayes 52 Nays 6 Excused 2 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
3/5/2012 S Adopted SF0001JC01
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Senator(s) Anderson, Barnard, Bebout, Burns, Christensen, Coe, Cooper, Dockstader, Driskill, Emerich, Geis, Hastert, Hicks, Hines, Johnson, Landen, Martin, Meier, Nicholas, P., Nutting, Peterson, Ross, Rothfuss, Schiffer and Von Flatern
Nays: Senator(s) Case, Esquibel, F., Jennings, Perkins and Scott
Ayes 25 Nays 5 Excused 0 Absent 0 Conflicts 0
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Further amend as follows:
Page 1-line 6 After "fees," insert "audits, duties,".
Page 10-line 10 After "Prog" insert "3.".
Page 11-lines 1 through 7 Delete and insert:
"3. (a) Amounts within units 6104, 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, and amounts within units 6173 and 6174 as appropriated in 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, Section 5(d), and as appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2014, shall only be expended for education testing and assessment purposes. Unless approved for transfer under W.S. 9‑2‑1005(b)(ii), no funds appropriated within units 6104, 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, and units 6173 and 6174 as appropriated in 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, Section 5(d), shall be expended for any purpose other than for education testing and assessment as required by law.
(b) Any unencumbered, unexpended, unobligated funds within units 6104, 6105, 6130, 6132, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005, and within units 6173 and 6174 as appropriated in 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, Section 5(d), which are not expended on testing and assessments as identified in the agency's budget request for these units or as specified by law, together with any reversions of encumbered amounts from the 2011-2012 fiscal biennium, are reappropriated to the education testing and assessment account which is hereby created by this footnote within the state auditor's office. In addition, amounts appropriated within units 6104, 6105, 6130, 6160 and 6373 of the WDE general fund and federal fund programs appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2014, are as of the effective date of this footnote, reappropriated to this education testing and assessment account.
(c) Any unexpended, unencumbered, unobligated amounts within WDE general fund and federal fund programs which have been designated by the agency for teacher to teacher programs, including any amounts appropriated for these purposes in this act, shall be transferred to the education testing and assessment account created under this footnote.
(d) The department of audit shall audit the expenditure of amounts appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 005 within the WDE general fund and federal fund programs, together with amounts appropriated by 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, Section 5(d), and shall ensure such amounts were expended for assessment and testing. In addition, the audit shall identify unexpended amounts and shall ensure the accuracy of amounts transferred to the education testing and assessment account under this footnote.
(e) Amounts expended from the education testing and assessment account created by this footnote shall be certified by the governor and shall be restricted to the costs of administration of testing and assessments imposed by 2012 Senate File 0057, as enacted into law, by 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184, and as otherwise required by law. Expenditures from this account shall require certification by the governor that amounts are necessary to fund testing and assessment required by law.
(f) The agency and the state auditor's office shall, to the extent authorized by law, direct any federal testing and assessment funds to be spent prior to the expenditure of any state funds for this purpose.
(g) This footnote is effective immediately.".
Page 11-line 18 After "Management" insert "5.".
Page 11-line 24 After "OCIO/ITD 3." Insert ",6.".
Page 13-after line 11 insert:
"5. The construction management division within the department of administration and information shall ensure that office space on the first floor of the Hathaway building is occupied as soon as possible. Office space may be made available to the department of education, as determined by the construction management division within the department of administration and information. This footnote is effective immediately.
6. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state chief information officer shall oversee, review and report on all aspects of administration and implementation of school finance and data collection required by W.S. 16‑4‑111(d), 21‑2‑202, 21‑2‑203, 21‑3‑117, 21‑13‑101 through 21‑13‑335 and in accordance with 2012 Senate File 33, as enacted into law, and Section 326 of this act and the related state longitudinal data system and associated infrastructure.
(b) The state chief information officer shall assess and identify the requirements necessary to facilitate the integrity, accuracy and security of all information and data utilized in calculation and distribution of payments to Wyoming school districts from the school foundation program account. This includes but is not limited to data and information collected by the department of education, the state superintendent, the professional teaching standards board and the state board of education which may be utilized in any manner to calculate payments from the school foundation program account to Wyoming school districts. The state chief information officer's access to information shall include but is not limited to student demographics, school district profiles, including budgets, directories and school configurations, certified and noncertified staff salaries, experience, education, vacancies, applicants, national board certified data, course inventory information, including career-vocational education, gifted and talented, special education, at-risk, extended day and summer school program data and reports as collected by the Wyoming department of education.
(c) All state agencies, boards, personnel, officials, Wyoming school districts and contractors shall cooperate with and provide all requested information to the state chief information officer in fulfilling the duties as required by this footnote. The chief information officer, or his designee, shall be treated as an employee of the Wyoming department of education for the purpose of receiving access to the data and reports identified in this footnote and is hereby a school official with a legitimate educational interest and a state officer evaluating education programs.
(d) Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑1‑603(a)(vi), the attorney general shall resolve any question related to the receipt, distribution or sharing of information obtained by the state chief information officer in reporting to the governor and the legislature in accordance with subsection (e) of this footnote.
(e) No later than the fifteenth of every month, the state chief information officer shall report to the governor, the joint appropriations interim committee and the joint education interim committee, his findings regarding duties under this footnote."
Page 20-line 22 After "than" delete "forty (40)" insert "forty-three (43)"; after "exceed" delete "forty (40)" insert "forty-three (43)".
Page 23-line 17 After "Maintenance" insert "1."; Under OTHER FUNDS increase amount by "510,000S6".
Page 23-after line 24 Insert:
"2. (a) The school facilities commission shall:
(i) Notwithstanding W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(x), from the school capital construction account appropriation, distribute up to two hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($255,000.00) each fiscal year of the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium to each school district with a charter school, approved and operating in the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with W.S. 21‑3‑301 through 21‑3‑314, in the district which requires a lease for operation of the charter school's educational program. Lease payments under this footnote shall include the total costs of the base rent, additional rent for tenant improvements and any common maintenance costs, if applicable. The amounts expended under this paragraph shall be reduced to the extent the amounts are duplicative of any costs funded or paid for by alternative mechanisms. The funds appropriated under this paragraph, shall be distributed to qualifying school districts based upon the proration of the total qualifying costs of all qualifying school districts;
(ii) In addition to paragraph (i) of this footnote and notwithstanding W.S. 21‑3‑110(a)(x), the commission shall for each fiscal year of the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium, expend an amount necessary to include the total allowable square footage of each charter school qualifying under paragraph (i) in the computation of the major maintenance payment under W.S. 21‑15‑109, to each district in which a qualifying charter school, as provided by paragraph (i) of this footnote, is operating. The amounts expended under this paragraph shall be reduced to the extent the amounts are duplicative of any maintenance costs included in the lease payments under paragraph (i) of this footnote or any costs funded or paid for by alternative mechanisms;
(iii) In accordance with this footnote, and notwithstanding W.S. 21‑15‑101 through 21‑15‑123, school districts shall include requests by charter schools approved under W.S. 21‑3‑301 through 21‑3‑314 which receive lease payments in accordance with paragraph (i) of this footnote for the inclusion of the purchase of such facilities in school district facility plans submitted to the school facilities department in accordance with W.S. 21‑15‑116. Any request for purchase of a building for operation of a charter school shall include documentation of the economic feasibility of the purchase and evidence that the purchase will result in an economic savings to the state. In addition, plans shall describe the resolution of any potential existing leaseholder disputes or issues, if the purchase involves a facility with leaseholders other than the charter school. The school facilities department shall report to the joint appropriations committee and the select school facilities committee no later than September 15, 2012 regarding the inclusion of such a facility in a district's facility plan and accompanying request for purchase. The state of Wyoming, through the department of administration and information and the school facilities department, is authorized to negotiate the purchase of any such building and transfer ownership of such building to the school district following resolution of all commercial leasing issues. For the biennium, square footage purchased in accordance with this paragraph shall not be included in any excess square footage determination and shall not be subject to the limitations imposed by W.S. 21‑15‑109(c).".
Page 24-line 6 After "Pipeline" insert "1.".
Page 24-after line 12 Insert:
"1. These funds are appropriated to the Gillette Madison Pipeline account established pursuant to W.S. 99‑3‑1405(a)(iv).".
Page 26-line 6 After "Projects" insert "2."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "1,000,000".
Page 26-after line 16 Insert:
"2. One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of this general fund appropriation shall only be expended for pine bark beetle remediation.".
Page 29-line 15 After "Improvements" insert "3."; Delete "IS" insert "S0".
Page 30-after line 5 Insert:
"3. Of this other funds appropriation one million two hundred ninety-five thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($1,295,486.00)S0 are appropriated from interest earned in the 2011-2012 and previous fiscal biennia from deposits from the general fund to the highway fund, which interest would otherwise be credited to the state agency pooled interest earnings of the general fund. This footnote and the appropriation of associated funds are effective immediately.".
Page 30-lines 7 through 26 Delete and insert:
"Section 048a. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 10. FISCAL YEAR 2013
PROGRAM
Director's Office 10,599,214 401,410 129,832 AG
15,082 SR 11,145,538
Healthcare Finance1.,2.,13.,14. 286,887,308 330,461,164 16,195,495 SR
271,250 TT 633,815,217
Public Health 3.,4.,.5.,12. 19,917,584 30,492,347 2,897,455 A4
2,250 AG
6,812,094 SR
2,538,399 TT 62,660,129
Behavioral Health 6.,7.,8. 140,760,603 11,530,921 471,500 A4
25,000 AG
24,720,833 SR
525,712 T3
207,313 T4
12,400,008 TT 190,641,890
Aging 9. 19,366,025 8,907,694 12,500 AG
3,722,084 SR 32,008,303
TOTALS 477,530,734 381,793,536 70,946,807 930,271,077
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
Full Time 1,411
Part Time 73
TOTAL 1,484
Section 048b. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11. FISCAL YEAR 2014
PROGRAM
Director's Office 10,175,245 401,411 129,833 AG
15,081 SR 10,721,570
Healthcare Finance 1.,2.,13. 273,971,816 328,961,165 16,195,496 SR
271,250 TT 619,399,727
Public Health 3.,4.,5.,12. 19,120,879 30,492,346 2,897,455 A4
2,250 AG
6,812,095 SR
2,538,398 TT 61,863,423
Behavioral Health 6.,7.,8. 135,130,178 11,530,921 471,500 A4
25,000 AG
24,720,833 SR
525,711 T3
207,312 T4
12,400,009 TT 185,011,464
Aging 9. 18,591,384 8,907,693 12,500 AG
3,722,084 SR 31,233,661
TOTALS 456,989,502 380,293,536 70,946,807 908,229,845
Page 31-after line 23 Insert:
"3. Of this general fund appropriation, a total of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) shall only be expended in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium for AIDS drug rebate program.".
Page 32-line 7 After "TT" insert "in total for the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium".
Page 32-line 12 After "($85,000.00)" insert "in total for the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium".
Page 33-after line 18 Insert:
"10. The amounts specified in this section 048a are appropriated for the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.
11. The amounts specified in this section 048b are appropriated for the period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
12. Of this general fund appropriation, a total of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) shall only be expended in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium for the purpose of developing a primary care medical home network in Wyoming.
13. Of this general fund appropriation, a total of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) in the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium shall only be expended through developmental programs for hearing aids for early childhood intervention.
14. Of this appropriation, one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00) of the general fund appropriation and one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000.00) of the federal fund appropriation shall only be used in the 2013 fiscal year to reduce the waiting lists for the Medicaid child and adult developmental disability waivers and the acquired brain injury waivers.".
Page 34-line 4 After "PROGRAM" insert "3.".
Page 34-after line 28 Insert:
"3. Through the period ending June 30, 2014, the department shall limit the number of residential treatment facilities and group homes certified as child caring facilities under W.S. 14‑4‑104 and the overall capacity of those residential treatment facilities and group homes to the levels that were certified as of January 1, 2012.".
Page 37-line 18 After "Aid" insert "1."; under GENERAL FUND increase amount by "7,500,000".
Page 38-after line 6 Insert:
"1. Of this general fund appropriation, seven million five hundred thousand dollars ($7,500,000.00) shall only be expended to address issues associated with enrollment growth and shall not be used for salary increases.".
Page 38-line 10 After "2." insert ", 3.".
Page 39-after line 20 Insert:
"3. The director of the office of state lands and investments shall review the control, leasing, exchange, care and disposal of all institutional acquired lands held by the department of family services, the department of health and the department of corrections to determine whether such lands are being managed for the highest best use. The director of the office of state lands and investments shall report to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee by October 1, 2012 regarding the results of the review required under this footnote. This footnote is effective immediately.".
Page 46-line 9 Delete ",2.".
Page 47-lines 15 through 24 Delete entirely.
Page 63-line 8 After "Reform" insert "2.".
Page 63-after line 22 Insert:
"2. (a) Amounts within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, and as appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, shall only be expended for education testing and assessment purposes. Unless approved for transfer under W.S. 9‑2‑1005(b)(ii), no funds appropriated within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program, as appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, shall be expended for any purpose other than for education testing and assessment as required by law.
(b) Any unencumbered, unexpended, unobligated funds within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, which are not expended on testing and assessments as identified in the agency's budget request for these units or as specified by law, together with any reversions of encumbered amounts from the 2011-2012 fiscal biennium, are reappropriated to the education testing and assessment account within the state auditor's office created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act. In addition, amounts appropriated within units 4601 and 4603 of the education reform program appropriated for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, are as of the effective date of this footnote, reappropriated to this education testing and assessment account.
(c) Any unexpended, unencumbered, unobligated amounts within this education school finance budget which have been designated by the agency for teacher to teacher programs, including any amounts appropriated for these purposes in this act, shall be transferred to the education testing and assessment account created under Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act.
(d) The department of audit shall audit the expenditure of amounts appropriated by 2010 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 39, Section 2, Section 205, within the education reform program and shall ensure such amounts were expended for assessment and testing. In addition, the audit shall identify unexpended amounts and shall ensure the accuracy of amounts transferred to the education testing and assessment account created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act.
(e) Amounts expended from the education testing and assessment account created by Section 2, Section 005, footnote 3 of this act shall be certified by the governor and shall be restricted to the costs of administration of testing and assessments imposed by 2012 Senate File 0057, as enacted into law, by 2011 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 184 and as otherwise required by law. Expenditures from this account shall require certification by the governor that amounts are necessary to fund testing and assessment required by law.
(f) This footnote is effective immediately.".
Page 86-line 14 Delete "Performing Arts" insert "Engineering Building"; Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "2,000,000".
Page 86-line 17 Under GENERAL FUND decrease amount by "15,000,000".
Page 86-lines 20 through 29 Delete entirely and insert:
"1. This general fund appropriation shall be deposited to an account which shall be held by the state treasurer for distribution to the university of Wyoming for construction costs of the engineering building as provided in this footnote. The funds shall be available to be matched by qualifying contributions meeting the provisions of W.S. 21‑16‑1401 through 21‑16‑1403, including valuation of matching funds. Funds appropriated with this footnote shall only be available for expenditure as specifically authorized by the legislature.".
Page 87-lines 17 through 28 Delete entirely and insert:
"5. This general fund appropriation shall only be expended for long range infrastructure improvements by the university in accordance with the university's budget submitted to the joint appropriations committee for the 2013-2014 fiscal biennium.".
Page 88-lines 1 through 5 Delete entirely.
Page 89-lines 6 through 10 Delete entirely and insert:
"(a) The state auditor is authorized to transfer to the general fund, from any funds within the budget reserve account other than funds appropriated or transferred to the legislative stabilization reserve account, amounts to maintain an unencumbered, unobligated and unappropriated general fund balance adequate for cash flow needs.".
Page 89-after line 15 Insert:
"(c) Subject to the limitation under this subsection, there is appropriated from the general fund to the abandoned mine land funds balancing account created by W.S. 35‑11‑1210(e) an amount equal to the amount by which earnings from the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund attributed to the 2012 fiscal year are in excess of the amount projected for such earnings in the consensus revenue estimating group's January 13, 2012 report. The appropriation under this subsection shall not exceed thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00). An amount equal to the appropriation under this subsection shall be excluded in the calculation of fiscal year 2012 earnings from the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund for purposes of distributions from the general fund to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account under W.S. 9‑4‑719(c). This subsection is effective immediately.
(d) There is appropriated on November 1, 2012, fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) from the budget reserve account to the legislative stabilization reserve account.".
Page 92-before line 19 Insert "[RURAL FIRE DISTRICT GRANTS]".
Page 94-line 16 Delete "twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00)" insert "one million twenty-six thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($1,026,740.00)".
Page 94-lines 24 through 29 Delete.
Page 95-lines 1 through 4 Delete.
Page 95-lines 6 Delete "(c)" insert "(b)".
Page 101-line 12 After "section" insert "." and delete balance of line.
Page 101-lines 13 through 29 Delete.
Page 102-lines 1 and 2 Delete.
Page 109-line 25 After "agencies," insert "except the department of health,".
Page 110-line 10 After "budgets" insert ", including the department of health,".
Page 131-after line 19 Insert:
"[EDUCATIONAL LIAISON]
Section 329.
(a) An educational liaison shall coordinate efforts by the legislature, the advisory committee to the select committee on statewide education accountability, the state superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education, and the Wyoming department of education as required by the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act, W.S. 21‑2‑204 and Section 326 of this act. The educational liaison shall:
(i) Coordinate, collect and review all information, data and reports required by the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act to be submitted to a legislative committee or the legislature and compile feedback and suggestions for the legislature;
(ii) Provide periodic status reports on the execution of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act by the state superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education and the Wyoming department of education;
(iii) Review all requests for proposals or information, contracts and agreements executed or proposed for execution for the purposes of carrying out the duties required by the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act;
(iv) Review applicable rules, regulations and policies related to implementation and administration of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act; and
(v) Identify and request necessary background and supporting information from appropriate educational and state agencies to provide feedback and recommendations to the legislature.
(b) All state agencies, boards, personnel, officials, Wyoming school districts and contractors shall cooperate with and provide all requested information to the education liaison in the most expedited manner possible.
(c) The education liaison shall be treated as an employee of the Wyoming department of education and a school official with a legitimate educational interest evaluating education programs for purposes of requesting and receiving access to data and information. Notwithstanding W.S. 9‑1‑603(a)(vi), the attorney general shall resolve any question related to the receipt, distribution or sharing of information obtained by the education liaison in fulfilling his duties under this section.
(d) Funds made available to the legislative service office under 2012 Senate File 57, Section 7(a), as enacted into law, and 2012 Senate File 90, Section 6, as enacted into law, may be used by that office to retain an at-will contract employee or consultant as determined by the management council to implement the purposes of this section.".
To the extent required: adjust totals; and renumber as necessary. NICHOLAS, P., HASTERT, MEIER, PETERSON, VON FLATERN, BERGER, PEDERSEN, STEWARD, WALLIS.
3/5/2012 Assigned Number SEA No. 0029
3/5/2012 S President Signed SEA No. 0029
3/5/2012 H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0029
3/8/2012 Governor Signed SEA No. 0029
3/8/2012 Assigned Chapter Number
Chapter No. 0026 Session Laws of Wyoming 2012