Wyoming Severance Tax Distribution Proposal
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Last checked Aug 8, 11:40 PM
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides necessary funding for highway maintenance without requiring a fuel tax increase, which they oppose.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides stability and priority funding for highway construction, which they view as a critical responsibility given rising costs and limited alternative revenue sources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker is reconsidering their support because extending the earmark to 2018 creates a false guarantee of funding that cannot be promised so far into the future.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because extending the earmark through 2018 removes legislative oversight and forces a policy decision about fund allocation too far into an uncertain future.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary alternative to raising fuel taxes, arguing it provides needed planning stability for highway funding despite revenue uncertainties.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges rejection of the bill because re-establishing earmarks removes legislative control over future budgets and repeats a painful historical mistake.
S23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that diverting severance tax revenue from the budget reserve to the highway fund will provide long-term planning stability for road construction and maintenance, addressing current struggles with rising costs.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Adopted 2nd reading by ANDERSON,J
Failed Committee of the Whole by MEIER
Failed Standing Committee by ANDERSON,J