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2008 General Session Summary for SF0001 Bill No.: SF0001 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 08LSO-0361 Effective Date: 3/5/08 and 7/1/08 (2) Enrolled Act No.: SEA0023 Chapter No.: 48 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee Catch Title: General government appropriations. Subject: Budget bill. This bill contains the following appropriations (in millions of dollars) for these major programs: K-12 Foundation program Approved $1.4B in school funds for K-12 programs School Capital Construction Approved $84M in school capcon funds for major maintenance Approved $357.4M in school capcon funds for K-12 projects Locals - All appropriations to cities, towns and counties Total GF appropriation of $350M plus $33.4M in mineral royalty funds Dept. of Transportation including WYOLINK and airport improvements Approved $200M GF for road construction Approved $12M GF for WYOLINK Approved $13.5M GF for airport improvements Business Ready Community Program - Total appropriation of $79.3M GF Community Facility Program - Total appropriation of $15M GF Wildlife Trust - Total appropriation of $35.2M GF $5M GF for projects $29.5M GF for trust fund $684K GF for administration Extended the life of the challenge account until June 30, 2010 Dept. of Health - Total appropriation of $847.2M GF Added $8.1M for pre-school DD per Gov's revised request Added $2.8M for senior center direct care staff salaries Added $148K for colorectal cancer program Added $700K for crisis stabilization program Added $60K for foster grandparent program Set aside $24.2M for Medicaid and flu emergencies UW (including medical ed) - Total appropriation of $405.9M GF Approved $250K for Haub school Approved bridge loan for athletic facilities match program Approved carryover of $2M for school of energy research Approved $17.4M in AML funding for school of energy research Approved $59M GF for various projects Comm Colleges - Total appropriation of $243.5M GF Approved WPTV endowment of $1.5M GF Approved $4M for college endowments Approved new dorm projects totaling $79.8M (college funds) Approved community college planning task force Dept. of Corrections - Total appropriation of $230.9M GF Capital construction (including major maint.) - Total appropriation of $174.4M GF Approved $59M for UW projects Approved $10M for capitol building complex Approved $15.6M for lab facilities Approved $14.5M for G & F headquarters Approved $9M for airfield at Camp Guernsey Approved $6.1M for various state park needs Approved $652K for visitor center south of Cheyenne Approved various smaller capital projects Approved $54.8M for major maintenance for UW, colleges and state buildings Approved $79.8M in college funds for dorms at various colleges Transfers to Water accounts - Total appropriation of $34.5M BRA Water II - $10M Water III - $24.5M Transfers to LSRA (savings) - $30M BRA AML - Total appropriation of $82.7M in new money - $4.5M of current program money Approved $30M for on-going AML reclamation projects Approved $1.2M for CO2 sequestration study Approved $10M for Carbon county for roads for coal conversion project Approved $17.4M for UW school of energy resources Approved $20M for UW school of energy research for gasification facility and tech center Approved $3.8M for clean coal technology Approved $4.5M for Bitter Creek clean-up from existing unused AML funds Employee compensation Approved 4% per year COLA for all state employees including UW and college employees Approved $6.7M for retiree insurance Approved 1% of payroll for future retiree insurance Dept. of Agriculture Approved $5.7M for predator management Approved additional $375K for conservation districts Approved additional $193K for seed lab in Powell DEQ Approved additional $1.3M for local government solid waste planning State Parks Approved $1.5M for Cultural Trust Fund Game & Fish Approved $10.9M for various programs Guardian ad Litem Moved Guardian ad Litem program from Supreme Court to Public Defenders Office Hathaway scholarship program Approved diversion of additional $50M in federal mineral royalties to Hathaway fund Totals General Fund Appropriations - $3.44 Billion Federal Fund Appropriations $1.3 Billion Other State Fund Appropriations - $3.1 Billion Total appropriations in budget bill - $7.8 Billion The following reports are required under the budget bill: DOT report on I-80 accident reduction plans to JAC and Joint Transportation Committee by August 1, 2008. DOH report from State Hospital to JAC annually on the use of self-generated fees renewal of current report requirement. DOH report on pilot family treatment court in judicial district 5A to Joint Judiciary Committee by October 1, 2009. DOH report on DD waiver transfers, etc. to JAC quarterly renewal of current reporting requirement. DOC- report annually to JAC on 100 series transfers renewal of current reporting requirement. Education report to JEC on implementing a growth model system of student assessment by October 1, 2008. School facilities commission report annually to JAC on effectiveness of value engineering.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports studying a growth model to better recognize individual student progress rather than just final proficiency levels, especially for children starting from different backgrounds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because adding a study without funding creates burdens on schools and should be handled through proper committee hearings first.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment because investing the funds allows them to grow and create a total return for future students.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues for the amendment by stating that money sitting in a trust fund earning interest is less valuable than using it immediately to build schools and highways before costs escalate.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to correct legislative intent by changing wording from 'unfunded' to 'underfunded,' allowing local governments to use direct distribution funds for projects that are partially funded but still short of completion.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports creating a task force to unify community colleges, evaluate capital construction needs, and explore a statewide system for governance and revenue generation.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because previous attempts to address community colleges failed due to a lack of unity among them, necessitating this task force to bring all seven institutions together.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the current lack of leadership is causing the valuable community college system to tear itself apart from within, requiring direction and a return to course.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes another task force will not result in any progress toward fixing community colleges, as the necessary actions are already known.
S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against the amendment because industry is already spending millions annually on surveys and believes they have fulfilled their obligation.
S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment as a solution to a major problem, noting it provides necessary encouragement to game and fish while addressing prejudice against private enterprise.
S12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports changing the funding source for a project to unencumbered funds from non-coal projects, stating this change does not affect the merits or need of the project itself.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it diverts funds from a formula intended for all communities, arguing that specific impacts should be addressed through existing impact funding rather than this separate allocation.
S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment by stating that previous comments directly reflect his position on the issue.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses uncertainty about supporting the amendment due to concerns regarding safety issues and increased grade-crossing accidents associated with quiet zones.
S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to increase funding for arts and culture grants by diverting money from a permanent trust fund, arguing it will have a bigger impact on community events.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for restricting costs to provided budgets rather than using contingency accounts because it is not good practice and raises concerns about turning down the chief executive.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because having a first-class library is inherent to running a university and will help attract top faculty.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states he is unsure if he can support his own amendment due to perceived deficiencies, but offers it so others have the option.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against Amendment 36 in order to preserve an alternative distribution formula that is currently included in the bill as it stands.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because using a previous base year would fail to account for significant enrollment increases at their specific college, which creates a greater need than anticipated.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because students lack affordable housing and the proposed funding formula has not been vetted or reviewed by community college boards.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes reducing funds because the program handles more than just coyotes, including monitoring depredation on sage-grouse and other wildlife.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges rejecting the amendment because past attempts at similar formulas failed to gain acceptance beyond the first year and colleges manipulate them to maximize funding.
S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the appropriation because it funds a legislative artwork donation program developed and implemented by his committee, which is necessary to continue the project managed by the museum.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a pilot study allowing private citizens with bird farms to work with Game and Fish on captive breeding and releasing sage-grouse, which could relieve pressure on wild populations.
S12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because there is already adequate funding in the budget for sage-grouse planning and protection, including new general fund dollars and governor's funds.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports allowing private bird farms to attempt a sage-grouse breeding program, viewing it as a logical and potentially less costly alternative compared to in-house programs.
S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding because Yellowstone is largely in Wyoming, and he believes it is a state responsibility to monitor the area given that they collect sales tax there.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment to ensure Wyoming has a say in monitoring and can predict smaller-scale seismic events that could impact public safety and tourism.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to create a level playing field by including all dispatchers in the same retirement plan, correcting a past mistake where some were excluded.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to bring Highway Patrol dispatchers into the law enforcement retirement plan, arguing it is needed to attract quality personnel and ensure fairness.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to require consultation with county commissioners on transportation priorities, aiming to direct funds toward unsafe roads that need immediate attention.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows county commissioners to discuss road priorities with district engineers, improving upon a previous system where decisions were dictated.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide funding that will remove half of the children currently on a one-year waiting list for home and community-based services, allowing them to stay in their communities rather than be institutionalized.
S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because his personal experience with a disabled child highlights the critical need for these waivers to cover health care needs not met by insurance or schools, and he notes that the current pace of removing children from the waiting list is too slow.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Amendment No. 53 because he believes tinkering with reimbursement rates without a deliberative process is problematic, comparing it to previous issues with dispatchers.
S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide a small appropriation for road deficiencies on state land, noting that this funding was previously omitted by mistake.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment after clarifying that expanding Medicaid usage is not an immediate issue in this specific text, though he urges caution regarding future costs.
S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe that educating more people in Wyoming is beneficial for the state.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides representation for youth and tribal transfer programs.
S12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because local government should lead in energy conservation to encourage others to adopt efficient construction techniques.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to address floodplain problems in Rock Springs caused by coal mining practices that threaten public health and property.
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