Bill No.: HB0026                  Drafter:  DKG

LSO No.:  12LSO-0142              Effective Date: March 15, 2012

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0032

Chapter No.:       CH0080

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Contractor residency provisions.

Subject:           Wyoming resident contractor preference provisions.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Current law provides a preference to Wyoming residents (including resident business entities) in bidding for public works projects.

· This act requires that the affidavit filed to certify the entity as a bona fide resident, and in compliance with the act, be sworn to by the CEO of the entity.

· Provides that the false swearing felony provision applies to affidavits knowingly submitted with false information.

· Expands rulemaking authority for the department of workforce services to administer the act.

· Creates a select legislative committee to further review the residency contractor and other related preference provisions to bring uniformity to the various laws and to effectuate the goals of the preference laws. 

Comments:

· Report Required – the Select Committee is to report to the Minerals Committee by October 1, 2012.