Legal services funding.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0061 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 10LSO-0205 Effective Date: 7/1/2010 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0058 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Representative Throne Catch Title: Legal services funding. Subject: Creating a legal services program to fund civil legal services for indigents. Summary/Major Elements: Creates a civil legal services program to fund legal services for indigent persons. The program will be administered by the Supreme Court which may operate the program directly or contract with a nonprofit corporation to operate the program. The Court must adopt rules for the program's operation, which must include the types of cases that may be funded under the program. Statute prohibits certain types of cases from being funded and generally provides a prioritization for direction and management of the program. Eligibility is limited to individuals with household income is below 200% of the federal poverty level. The goal of the program is to establish an integrated system of indigent civil legal services on a statewide basis by July, 2011. The act sets forth other general parameters for providing funding under the program, which is to be provided to other programs providing indigent civil legal services. Provides funding for the program by an additional $10 court fees for most civil cases. Includes a $10 assessment upon persons convicted of felonies and misdemeanors. Funds are deposited in a new account, with the legislature appropriating funds from the account. Provides an appropriation of $2,500,000 from the account for the first biennium's funding of the program. Comments: Report Required The Supreme Court must report to the appropriations and judiciary committees by November 1, 2010 and again by May 1, 2011. Creates major program creates the civil legal services program.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 11:45 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the Senate amendments clarify which types of cases legal services can handle, specifically excluding class action suits against businesses and agricultural interests while allowing representation for indigent defendants in domestic relations.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern that paying fees for one indigent person while others are semi-indigent will drive up overall costs, citing a similar issue seen in the GAL program.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states that even with the amendment, they still dislike the bill and believe it is not the right time to increase state funding for legal services.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the bill to ensure equal access to courts for vulnerable individuals, such as battered mothers and single women, who otherwise cannot afford legal representation.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill is necessary for a fair civilization where individuals have a reasonable chance when they are wronged.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Failed 2nd reading by LANDON
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by STUBSON
Adopted Committee of the Whole by SEMLEK
Failed Committee of the Whole by STUBSON
Adopted Standing Committee by H01
Failed 2nd reading by MEIER
Adopted 3rd reading by SCOTT