School district health insurance-2.
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0075 Drafter: JDA LSO No.: 10LSO-0053 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: SEA0046 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Senator Nicholas Catch Title: School district health insurance-2. Subject: State employees' and officials' group insurance plan Summary/Major Elements: Provides that school districts may elect to participate in the state employees' and officials' group insurance plan and provides that an election to participate by a school district is irrevocable for five years. Provides that a school district may elect to cease participation in the plan after the expiration of the five year period. Authorizes interfund loans to cover the cost of group insurance plan participation by school districts. Provides for an increase of the members of the group insurance plan's advisory panel from ten to twelve if five or more school districts elect to participate in the group insurance plan. Authorizes up to fifteen additional positions to the department of administration and information if necessary and authorized to be filled by the governor. Comments: Major program amended - Amends the state employees' and officials' group insurance plan
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 10:40 PM
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the report because it adds oversight by requiring governor approval to fill positions necessary for administering the act, which is needed if school districts join together.
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the bill allows school districts to join a state insurance plan. They note that while positions are authorized for administration, they will only be filled if necessary and funded by employee premiums rather than general funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the bill should be sent to conference because an appropriation provision for hiring staff, which is only needed if districts join the plan, was removed by co-sponsors.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker moved for third reading and favorable consideration of the bill, noting its opt-in and opt-out provisions while acknowledging that private sector stakeholders prefer a shorter notice period than the current 120 days.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explained that some no votes were cast due to concerns about how the bill affects private insurance carriers in Wyoming, which face little competition.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that some smaller school districts have been unable to find insurance and this bill provides a mechanism for them to join the state plan as an additional option.
Wyoming roll calls
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Failed 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted Standing Committee by H02
Adopted 2nd reading by MASSIE