HB0089

Why they voted this way

The speaker urges a vote to concur with Senate amendments because minor changes were made and the prime sponsor reviewed and was familiar with the wording.

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the bill to promote Wyoming's brand by ensuring that buildings constructed in the state display Wyoming license plates.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it clarifies that the bill does not apply to professional services by removing language about requests for proposal, which are specific to those services.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because immediate effectiveness is unnecessary and gives industry time to absorb changes rather than hammering out-of-state contractors all at once.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it prevents disrupting ongoing projects while ensuring future bids require sealed envelopes, thereby helping in-state contractors secure work before July 1.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports making the bill effective immediately because contractors are aware of legislative changes and can handle them without significant confusion or disruption to current bids.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker expresses concern that removing the term 'request for proposal' creates an unintended consequence by eliminating the resident preference from RFP projects.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it corrects a mistake where negotiating with subs cut out state resident contractors, thereby improving chances for local bidders.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because professional services like engineering and architecture are currently going out of state unnecessarily, despite having qualified local providers. He argues that keeping these contracts in-state helps retain employment and prevents dollars from leaving Wyoming.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill by characterizing an amendment to it as friendly and explicitly asking members to vote for both the amendment and the bill.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains the bill restores a preference for subcontractors who felt taken advantage of by out-of-state workers after submitting legitimate bids.