INDEX
Introduction.
This Index contains references both to this Handbook and to information relating to the legislative process contained in other related publications.
Appendix 1 to this Handbook contains a directory of related publications and includes a brief synopsis of the type of information contained in each.
Abbreviations.
The following abbreviations are used for publications which are cross-referenced in this Index:
Annual Rpt. Annual (Agency) Report
CREG Rpt. Consensus Revenue Estimating Group Report
Fin. Rpt. Annual (Financial) Report
H&S Rules Rules of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives
Journal House and Senate Journal/Digest
Leg. Guide Legislator's Guide to Wyoming School Finance
Leg. Hist. Legislative History of Wyoming
MC Regs. Management Council Travel & Personnel Regulations
MASONS Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure
WMLP Wyoming Manual of Legislative Procedures
Wyo. Data Wyoming Data Handbook
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ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Agency Rulemaking Authority, 9.1
Legislative Rule Review Process, 9.1
Notice to Legislators, 9.2
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (See Clerical/Administrative Services)
AGENCIES.
Budget (See Budget/Fiscal Information)
Organization, Annual Rpt.
Program Description, Annual Rpt.
AIDES (LEGISLATIVE), 5.5
AIR TRAVEL (See Compensation/Travel Expenses)
AMENDMENTS.
Amendment Drafting.
Confidentiality, 4.7
Cosponsors, 4.8
Distribution of Amendments, 4.8
Drafting priorities, 4.7
Requesting an Amendment, 4.6
Sponsor Approval, 4.8
Record of Adopted and Failed Amendments, Journal
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), 5.8, 6.3
AUDIT (See Program Evaluation)
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B-11 PROCESS, 7.8
BILLS.
Bill Drafting.
Confidentiality, 4.3
Cosponsors.
Standard Procedures, 4.4
Late Addition of Cosponsors, 4.4
Limitation of Number, 4.4
Drafting Priorities, 4.2
Fiscal Notes, 4.5
Introduction Deadline, 4.6
Limit on Number of Bills, 4.6
Model Legislation, 4.2
Prefiling a Bill, 4.5
Requesting a Bill Draft, 4.1
Sponsor Approval:
Standard Procedures, 4.4
Held Bills, 4.4
Bill Status.
Computer Status Reports, 5.4
Telephone Status Reports, 2.6, 5.4
Distribution of Bills.
To Legislators, 2.1
To Public, 2.2
Monitoring Bill Progress, 5.4
Presentation of Bill to Committee, 5.4
Record of Action on Bills, Journal
BRIBES (See Ethics and Conflict of Interest)
BUDGET/FISCAL INFORMATION.
Budget Books, 7.7
Budget Briefings, 6.4
Budget Process, 7.1
Fiscal Profiles, 7.8
Standard, Exception and Expanded Budgets, 7.1
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CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
Clerical Assistance/Typing, 2.1
Distribution of Bills, 2.1
Fax, 2.2
Keys, 2.3
Legislative Directories, 2.3
Lobbyist Registration, 2.3
Mail and Postage, 2.3
Parking, 2.4
Photocopying Services, 2.4
Photos, 2.4
Seating Assignments, 2.4
Supplies and Materials, 2.5
Telephone Services, 2.6
Information Technology (computer) Services, 2.7
CLERICAL ASSISTANTS, 5.6
COFFEE ROOMS, 5.8
COMMITTEES.
Interim Committees.
ADA Compliance, 6.3
Formation, 6.1
Meetings, 6.2
Staff, 6.2
Studies, 6.1
Standing Committees.
ADA Compliance, 5.8
(Organization and Duties, H&S Rules; Masons); WMLP
Presenting Bill To Standing Committee, 5.4
(Committee Report Checklist), WMLP
COMPENSATION/TRAVEL EXPENSES.
Finance and Travel Guidelines.
Forms, 3.1
Interim Compensation Policies, 3.2
Legislative Compensation, 3.1
Out-of-State Travel Policies, 3.3, 3.7
Pay periods, 3.4
Session Compensation Policies, 3.2
Tax information, 3.4
Management Council Policies, MC Regs.
Questions Concerning Travel Expense Vouchers, 3.5
Questions Concerning Out-of-State Meetings, 3.7
COMPUTERS.
Services Available to Legislators, 2.7
CONFLICT OF INTEREST/ETHICS, 5.1
CONFIDENTIALITY.
Amendments, 4.7
Bill Drafts, 4.3
Program Evaluation, 8.3
CONSENSUS REVENUE ESTIMATING GROUP (CREG), 7.5
CONSTITUENT SERVICES, 6.3
COSPONSORS (See Bill/Amendment Drafting) 4.8
COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS (CSG), 10.1
COURTESY FUND, 5.8
CREDIT CARDS (TELEPHONE), 2.6
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DEBATE, H&S Rules; Mason's; WMLP
DEMOGRAPHICS, Fin. Rpt.; Wyo. Data
DIRECTORIES (LEGISLATIVE), 2.3
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EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES, 10.1
EDUCATION FINANCE.
Fiscal Profiles, 7.4
Foundation Program, Leg. Guide
ENERGY COUNCIL, 10.1
ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST, 5.1
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FAX, 2.2
FISCAL NOTES (See Bill Drafting) 4.5
FIVE STATE CONFERENCE, 10.1
FOUNDATION PROGRAM (See Education Finance)
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GLOSSARY OF LEGISLATIVE TERMS, WMLP
GOVERNOR.
Governor's Budget Recommendations, 7.2
Governor's Message, Journal
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HELD BILLS (See Bill Drafting) 4.4
HOUSE CLERICAL ASSISTANTS, 5.5
HOTLINE (VOTER), 2.6
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INTERIM COMMITTEES (See Committees) 6.1
INTERNET (See Web Site) 2.7
INTERNS (LEGISLATIVE), 5.5
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JOINT APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.
Agency Budget Hearings, 7.3
Interim Work, 7.4
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KEYS, 2.3
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LEGAL OPINIONS, 10.2
LEGISLATIVE AIDES, 5.5
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORIES, 2.3
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST, 5.1
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY, Leg. Hist.
LEGISLATIVE INTERNS, 5.5
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, H&S Rules; Mason's; WMLP
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE OFFICE.
Administrative Rule Reviews, 9.1
Administrative/Clerical Services, 2.1
Audit Function, 8.1
Bill Drafting, 4.1
Budget, 1.3
Budget and Fiscal Information, 7.1
Creation, 1.1
Functions, 1.1
Management Council Direction of Office, 1.1
Program Evaluation, 8.1
Publications, A.1
Structure, 1.2, B.1
LOBBYISTS.
Registration, 2.3
Relations With Legislators, 5.2
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MAIL AND POSTAGE, 2.3
MANAGEMENT AUDIT COMMITTEE (PROGRAM EVALUATION), 8.1
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (DIRECTION OF LSO), 1.1
MEMORIALS, 4.9
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.1
MOTIONS, H&S Rules; Masons; WMLP
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES (NCSL), 10.2
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OPINIONS (LEGAL), 10.2
ORDER OF BUSINESS, H&S Rules; WMLP
ORGANIZATIONS (LEGISLATIVE MEMBERSHIP).
Council of State Governments (CSG), 10.1
Education Commission of the States, 10.1
Energy Council, 10.1
Five State Conference, 10.1
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), 10.2
Assembly on Federal Issues, 10.2
Assembly on State Issues, 10.2
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.3, 3.5, 3.7
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PARKING.
Reserved Parking, 2.4
Stickers, 2.5
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, H&S Rules; Masons; WMLP
PAY (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.1
PER DIEM (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.1
PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES, 2.4
PHOTOS, 2.4
POSTAGE AND MAIL, 2.3
PREFILING BILLS (See Bill Drafting) 4.5
PRESS, 5.3
PROCEDURAL RULES, H&S Rules; Masons; WMLP
PROGRAM EVALUATION, 1.2, 8.1
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RECORDS (LEGISLATIVE).
Action on Bills, Journal
Amendments (text), Journal
Legislative History, Leg. Hist.
Voting Records, Journal
RESOLUTIONS (JOINT), 4.9
REVENUES.
Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG), 7.5
Fund Balances, Fin. Rpt
Projections, CREG Rpt.
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Fin. Rpt; Wyo. Data
RULES, H&S Rules; Mason's; WMLP
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SALARY (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.1
SCHOOL FINANCE (See Education Finance) 7.4
SCHOOL FINANCE (Audit Section) 1.3
SCHOOL FOR NEW LEGISLATORS, 6.4
SEATING ASSIGNMENTS, 2.4
SESSION STAFF, 5.7
SPONSORS (See Bill/Amendment Drafting) 4.1
STATE FUNDS (See also Revenues)
Fund Balances, Fin. Rpt.
Statement of State Revenues & Expenditures, Fin. Rpt.
STATIONERY AND BUSINESS CARDS, 2.5
SUPPLIES.
Desk Plate and Name Tag, 2.5
Masons, 2.5
Parking Stickers, 2.5
Session Supplies, 2.5
Stationery and Business Cards, 2.5
Wyoming Statutes, 2.5
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TAX INFORMATION (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.4
TELEPHONE SERVICES.
Bill Status Information, 2.6, 5.4
Credit Cards, 2.6
TDD, 2.7
Voice Mail, 2.6
Voter Hotline, 2.6
TRAVEL REGULATIONS (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.1
TYPING ASSISTANCE, 2.1
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VISITORS, 5.7
VOUCHERS (See Compensation/Travel Expenses) 3.4
VOTER HOTLINE, 2.6
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WEB SITE.
Technology Services Available to Legislators, 2.7
WYOMING STATUTES.
Furnished to Legislators, 2.5
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