JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS INTERIM COMMITTEE

Standard Budget:             $46,500.00

Priority #: 1         Transportation and WYDOT

1. Receive reports and updates on subjects related to safety, infrastructure, technology systems, public transportation and Titles 9, 24 and 31 of Wyoming Statutes, along with reports and updates from WYDOT.

2. Review options to preserve investment in highway assets and study revenue stability options.

3. Study methods to promote economic development along transportation corridors, including signage and railway siding multiple-use.

4. Review state and county motor vehicle registration fees, vehicle depreciation schedules and vehicle sales and use taxes:

a. Study high occurrences of vehicles registered out-of-state and operated by a Wyoming resident; and

b. Study distribution of vehicle sales and use taxes.

5. Study and modernize statutes governing oversize or overweight vehicles and use of escort and pilot vehicles.

6. Study and modernize vehicle title statutes.

7. Review and study public transportation options in Wyoming, including immunity provisions and reciprocity with surrounding states.

Priority #: 2         Military Department and Veterans’ Issues

1. Study and update Title 19 of Wyoming Statutes, including:

a. Veterans, active-duty and reserve hiring practices; and

b. Statutes relating to the maintenance of records.

Meeting Schedule
 3-2 day meetings.