Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because keeping specific amendments makes the legislation more streamlined and consistent with existing statutory guidelines.
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Wyoming2011Enacted
SF0025
Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This law authorizes the Wyoming Department of Health to fund a statewide network of centers that provide information and referrals for long-term care options.
What it does
- Authorizes the Department of Health to fund a statewide network of aging and disability resource centers using competitive grants and contracts.
- Requires local communities to provide funding or in-kind contributions, such as a physical facility, to support each center.
- Defines the purpose of each center as creating a single, coordinated system of information and assistance for people seeking long-term support.
- Requires centers to serve as referral agencies to public and private long-term care service providers.
- Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to legislative committees starting October 1, 2011.
- Appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health for the period ending June 30, 2012.
Who it affects
- The Wyoming Department of Health, specifically the aging division.
- Local communities that provide funding or facilities for a resource center.
- Individuals seeking long-term support, including those age 55 or older and those age 18 or older with physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Professionals seeking assistance on behalf of their clients.
Limits and unknowns
- The $200,000 appropriation is limited to the period ending June 30, 2012, and cannot be used for other purposes.
- The specific locations of the centers are determined by the Department of Health, not specified in the text.
- The law does not specify the exact number of centers to be created, only that a statewide network is authorized.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
- A center that provides a coordinated system of information, assistance, and referrals for long-term care options.
- In-kind contributions
- Non-cash support, such as providing a physical facility, that counts toward local community funding requirements.
- Eligible person
- A person who is 55 years of age or older, or a person 18 years of age or older with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0025 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 11LSO-0069 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: SEA0091 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Senator Martin Catch Title: Long term services and support. Subject: Creates a program to fund aging and disability resource centers. Summary/Major Elements: The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Program is a collaborative effort of the U.S. Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Federal ADRC grants support state efforts to develop one-stop shop programs at the community level to help people make informed decisions about long-term care options. This act: o Directs the Department of Health to fund, through competitive grants and contracts, a statewide network of ADRC's; o Requires that local communities provide support for an ADRC by contributing a physical facility or local funding; o Provides that the purpose of each center is to create a single, coordinated system of information and assistance for persons seeking long term support, and to serve as a referral agency to public and private long term care service providers. Comments: - Annual report required on Oct. 1 from Department of Health to Joint Labor Committee and JAC concerning implementation of the ADRC network. - Appropriates $200,000 GF to Department of Health for the program.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 8, 1:03 AM
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that including additional legislators from relevant committees was necessary to effectively oversee Medicaid costs and the study design.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it streamlines the process and aligns with existing guidelines in the Wyoming Long-Term Care Choices Act.
Public statementFloor statement at 24:21 Watch the statement
Charles Scott
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges an affirmative vote to help control Medicaid costs by providing families with advice during sudden health crises regarding long-term care options.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because veterans organizations requested a one-stop shop approach to avoid confusion when making long-term care choices.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the amendment clarifies funding requirements for local sources, specifically allowing in-kind contributions of services or equipment.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it clarifies that funding can be monetary or in-kind, which tightens the bill and makes its provisions clear.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:23:36 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it offers potential savings for both the state and Medicaid by directing individuals to lower-cost community-based care options instead of more expensive nursing homes.
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Charles Scott
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because sudden health crises often leave families without time to research options, making a dedicated resource center essential for finding less restrictive and more affordable care.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes creating a new government bureaucracy is unnecessary in the information age when existing senior centers could provide the same services if funded appropriately.
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Dan Dockstader
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because his personal experience showed that families can successfully navigate care arrangements on their own without government intervention.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
9 roll calls
H Adopted JCC01 55-2-3-0-02011-03-03 · House55 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 55
- No
- 2
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 3
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 55
Allen M JaggiH18Amy L EdmondsH12Bernadine CraftH17Carl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Clarence J VranishH49David R MillerH55Del McOmieH54Dn.Donald E Burkhart JrH15Edward BuchananH04Elaine HarveyH26Gerald GayH36Glenn W MonizH46Gregory R BlikreH53Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22James W ByrdH44John C EklundH10John D Bonner Jr.H25John L FreemanH60John W PattonH29Jonathan A BottenH30Joseph M BarbutoH48Kathleen DavisonH20Keith M GingeryH23Ken A EsquibelH41Kendell R KroekerH35Kermit C BrownH14Lisa A SheppersonH58Mark SemlekH01Mary A ThroneH11Matthias E GreeneH45Matt TeetersH05Michael K MaddenH40Nicholas BNorine A KasperikH32Owen PetersenH19Pat ChildersH50Peter S IllowayH42Richard L CannadyH06Rita CampbellH34Robert A BrechtelH38Robert M McKimH21Ruth A PetroffH16Samuel P KroneH24Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Sue E WallisH52Thomas A LockhartH57Timothy M StubsonH56Tom Lubnau IIH31William "Jeb" StewardH47W. Patrick P GogglesH33Zwonitzer
S Adopted JCC01 23-6-1-0-02011-03-02 · Senate23 yes 6 no
- Yes
- 23
- No
- 6
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 23
Austin "Kit" JenningsS28Bill LandenR · S27Bruce Burns Jr.S21Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Drew A PerkinsS29Floyd EsquibelS08Fred M EmerichS05Gerald E GeisS20Jim AndersonS02John C SchifferS22John HastertS13Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Leslie J NuttingS07Marty A MartinS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Stan CooperS14Tony RossS04Wayne H JohnsonS06
No 6
Excused 1
S Did Not Adopt JCC01 10-20-0-0-02011-02-28 · Senate10 yes 20 no
- Yes
- 10
- No
- 20
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 10
No 20
Austin "Kit" JenningsS28Bruce Burns Jr.S21Cale CaseR · S25Curtis MeierS03Dan DockstaderR · S16Drew A PerkinsS29Eli D BeboutS26Fred M EmerichS05Gerald E GeisS20Henry R CoeS18Jim AndersonS02John J HinesS23Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Leslie J NuttingS07Nicholas POgden DriskillR · S01Ray R PetersonS19Tony RossS04Wayne H JohnsonS06
H Passed 3rd Reading 51-7-2-0-02011-02-25 · House51 yes 7 no
- Yes
- 51
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 51
Allen M JaggiH18Bernadine CraftH17Carl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Clarence J VranishH49David R MillerH55Del McOmieH54Dn.Donald E Burkhart JrH15Edward BuchananH04Elaine HarveyH26Glenn W MonizH46Gregory R BlikreH53Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22James W ByrdH44John C EklundH10John D Bonner Jr.H25John L FreemanH60John W PattonH29Jonathan A BottenH30Joseph M BarbutoH48Kathleen DavisonH20Keith M GingeryH23Ken A EsquibelH41Kendell R KroekerH35Kermit C BrownH14Lisa A SheppersonH58Mark SemlekH01Mary A ThroneH11Matthias E GreeneH45Matt TeetersH05Nicholas BNorine A KasperikH32Owen PetersenH19Pat ChildersH50Peter S IllowayH42Richard L CannadyH06Rita CampbellH34Rosie M BergerH51Ruth A PetroffH16Samuel P KroneH24Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Sue E WallisH52Thomas A LockhartH57Timothy M StubsonH56Tom Lubnau IIH31William "Jeb" StewardH47W. Patrick P GogglesH33Zwonitzer
No 7
Excused 2
H02 Recommended Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02011-02-17 · House6 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 6
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
H10 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02011-02-11 · House7 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 2
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Passed 3rd Reading 17-13-0-0-02011-01-31 · Senate17 yes 13 no
- Yes
- 17
- No
- 13
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 17
Austin "Kit" JenningsS28Bill LandenR · S27Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Floyd EsquibelS08John C SchifferS22John HastertS13Larry HicksR · S11Leland G ChristensenS17Leslie J NuttingS07Marty A MartinS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Stan CooperS14Wayne H JohnsonS06
S02 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02011-01-25 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S10 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02011-01-17 · Senate4 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 4
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
- Governor Signed SEA0091Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0091House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0091Senate
- Assigned Number SEA0091LSO
- H Adopted SF0025JC01House
- S Adopted SF0025JC01Senate
- H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
- S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
- S Did Not ConcurSenate
- S Did Not Adopt JCC01Senate
- S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
- H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
- Amendment AdoptedHouse
- H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
- H Passed CoWHouse
- Amendment AdoptedHouse
- H Amendments AdoptedHouse
- Amendment AdoptedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
Changes
Amendments
6 stored
Adopted 3rd reading by STUBSON
Adopted, Corrected Committee of the Whole by STUBSON
Adopted Standing Committee by H10
Failed Committee of the Whole by MEIER
Adopted Standing Committee by SCOTT
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS,P