Public works contracts-resident preferences.
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Official record
2007 General Session Summary for SF0145 Bill No.: SF0145 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 07LSO-0614 Effective Date: 7/1/2007 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0090 Chapter No.: <chptnum> Prime Sponsor: Senator Johnson Catch Title: Public works contracts-resident preferences. Subject: Amendments to resident preferences for public works contracting. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Amends the definition of "resident" for purposes of public works contract preferences to include a "limited partnership, registered limited partnership, registered limited liability company or corporation" if each member or shareholder has been a resident of the state for at least one year; Authorizes a resident preference if the contractor is not a resident but has maintained an office in Wyoming and has had at least 15 employees in Wyoming for at least one year; Raises the prohibition on a preferred resident contractor subcontracting to a non-resident from 20% to 30% of the work covered by the contract; Limits the preference for Wyoming materials and agricultural products to contracts of $5 Million or less. NOTE: Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it upsets the balance between protecting small contractors and allowing larger ones to compete, while also expressing concern that it will significantly increase construction costs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing that it will increase contract costs by up to 5% and is a wrong direction given the state's need to find funding for highways.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by noting that labor costs in Wyoming are higher than surrounding states and retaining money locally creates a positive economic multiplier effect.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it offers a compromise that allows for lower costs on school projects under $10 million.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill, stating it is bad business and an unfair advantage that fails to account for the global market competition where larger firms have superior buying power.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to protect in-state contractors by ensuring out-of-state firms bidding on jobs must use local subcontractors under preference laws.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that it creates a fence preventing out-of-state competition and capital investment needed for job growth and affordable construction prices.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Failed 2nd reading by ILLOWAY
Withdrawn 3rd reading by ILLOWAY
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by ILLOWAY
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by ILLOWAY
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by ILLOWAY
Adopted Standing Committee by H07
Failed 3rd reading by PERKINS
Failed 3rd reading by BARRASSO
Adopted Committee of the Whole by JOHNSON
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS