Abandoned mine land funds.
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HB0121 Bill No.: HB0121 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 12LSO-0311 Effective Date: March 8, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0025 Chapter No.: CH0027 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee Catch Title: Abandoned mine land funds. Summary/Major Elements: This act provides for the submittal of grant applications by DEQ to the Federal Office of Surface Mining for both future Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds and redirection of prior AML fund authorizations. Following is a comprehensive list of redirected and future AML application authorizations by amount and receiving agency or entity. Unless specified, the reversion date for each project funding is June 30, 2014. Future AML Funds: o $2,200,000 to DEQ for the Solid Waste Orphaned Site Program; o $1,475,000 to DEQ Air Quality Division for addressing statewide energy impacts; o $1,856,724 to DEQ Air Quality Division for expenditure on operations and maintenance of ambient air monitors; o $350,000 to UW for Level II planning for renovation and addition to the facilities of the College of Engineering and Applied Science; o $10,000,000 to UW for athletics facilities matching funds for the renovation of the AA. Reverts June 30, 2017 [Also provided a private fund matching requirement and grants specific bonding authority for the project]; o $5,000,000 to UW School of Energy Resources (SER) for implementation of strategic areas of concentration for SER. Reverts June 30, 2018 [Requires nonstate matching funds for expenditure]; o $6,000,000 to the Wyoming wildlife and natural resources trust income account for project funding. These funds shall not be used to purchase or acquire conservation easements or other development rights; o $3,500,000 to UW for an agriculture building in Sheridan. Reverts June 30, 2016; o $23,025,000 to the Wyoming Water Development Commission for the Gillette Madison water project; o $30,000,000.00 to the Highway Fund for highway projects. Revokes the following Prior AML Fund Authorizations: o $4,250,154 authorized for Clean Coal Research Funds under the 2008 budget bill, as amended by the 2009 budget bill; o $40,000,000 authorized for Carbon Sequestration Research and Demonstration Project (WYCUSP) under the 2010 budget bill; o $1,000,000 authorized for Clean Coal Technology Research Funds under the 2010 budget bill. Redirects Prior AML Fund Authorizations to the following Projects: o $10,000,000 to UW SER for implementation of strategic areas of concentration for SER. Reverts June 30, 2016; o $10,000,000 to UW SER for implementation of strategic areas of concentration for SER. Reverts June 30, 2018 [Requires nonstate matching funds for expenditure]; o $1,000,000 to WyDoT for construction of a compressed natural gas filling station at UW as specified; o $750,154.00 to UW for Level II planning for renovation and addition to the facilities of the College of Engineering and Applied Science; o $10,000,000 to UW SER for the continuation of clean coal research as recommended by the Clean Coal Research Task Force. Reverts June 30, 2016; o $500,000 to UW SER to provide grants to conduct studies to determine the feasibility of constructing a commercial scale minerals to value added products facility in Wyoming as specified in the act. o $9,000,000 to the Governor's office for the purpose of supporting the construction and operation of a commercial scale facility which converts minerals to value added products. The Joint Minerals Committee shall provide recommendations to the Governor on appropriate grant levels based on applications received by the Clean Coal Research Task Force and the study conducted on the feasibility of constructing a value added products facility in Wyoming. Reverts June 30, 2016 [The act provides extensive requirements for expenditure of funds from this authorization]. o $2,000,000 to the Wyoming pipeline authority to develop and implement a permitting process to further a carbon dioxide pipeline network across federal lands in Wyoming. Reverts June 30, 2016; o $1,000,000 to UW SER to continue research related to carbon storage and enhanced oil recovery. Reverts June 30, 2016; o $700,000 to UW College of Engineering to conduct research into rare earth materials as specified; o $100,000 to UW SER to provide grants to conduct studies to evaluate the feasibility of using Wyoming natural resources to manufacture glass and glass products in Wyoming; o $200,000.00 to the Wyoming geological survey to conduct geological analysis on potential rare earth material deposits. Provides for substitution of other UW block grant funds for funds authorized in this act when necessary to satisfy federal requirements of the AML program or where use of AML funds would be impractical or would delay a project. Provides for a swap of funds appropriated to the highway fund in the 2012 budget bill for projects funded with AML funds in this act to expedite expenditure of AML funds as the Governor finds appropriate or necessary. Provides that the Joint Minerals Committee shall assist in the development of the parameters for the renovation and reconstruction of the UW College of Engineering as specified. The 2012 budget bill section 300(c) appropriates fiscal year 2012 Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund earnings in excess of the amount projected for the earnings in the CREG's January 13, 2012 report, not to exceed $30,000,000 and places them in the newly created AML Fund Balancing Account to fund: o $14,200,000 to UW for the performing arts building. Grants specific bonding authority for the project; o $15,800,000 to an account created by the state treasurer for distribution to UW for reconstruction and renovation of the College of Engineering Building upon authorization of the legislature. Extends the reversion date for funds appropriated in the 2008 budget bill to Carbon County for road and bridge construction to support a coal to liquid fuels conversion facility to June 30, 2016. Comments: UW SER and the Clean Coal Task Force shall report to the Joint Minerals Committee on the results of the studies authorized by this act on the feasibility of the construction and operation of a value added products facility on or before September 1, 2012. Governor's office shall provide a report to JAC on the substitution of highway funds for AML funds in the monthly report provided by W.S. 9-2-1005(o) under section 4 of this act. NOTE: The Governor line item vetoed a provision of the bill requiring any proceeds from the sale of a natural gas filling station to be deposited to the general fund, due to concerns with federal limitations on the disposition of items funded with AML funds.
Public statements
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S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states that Amendment No. 6 clarifies that any non-gifted proceeds from the sale of a natural gas filling station must be deposited into the general fund.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes spending projected revenue that may not materialize, arguing it sets a dangerous precedent for future budgeting.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by clarifying that funds are only available if specifically authorized later, ensuring no deficit spending occurs.
S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the measure by explaining it is not deficit spending because expenditure only happens if projected revenue actually exists.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by correcting misconceptions about gas price dependency and emphasizing that funds are contingent on actual investment income materializing.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the measure because it unnecessarily earmarks funds before the total revenue picture is known, binding future legislative hands.
S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates support by stating the measure prioritizes funds rather than obligating them, citing specific language in the amendment.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by explaining it includes safeguards to ensure funds are only appropriated if they arrive and isolating them for future discussion on highway funding.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring with the Senate amendments because they are substantial changes that redirect significant funds to specific entities like the University of Wyoming and highway funding.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe government should not interfere with private industry and want to support a plan that allows the university to service its own fleet using Wyoming's natural gas.
H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to address bark beetle infestation because they believe there is a narrow window of opportunity and the funds can be leveraged for additional resources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses decimation in forests and helps with road maintenance and fire safety issues caused by delays in harvesting.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because diverting funds would hinder a planned energy facility that promises significant job creation and economic benefits for the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker resists the amendment because the road project is fully designed and ready to proceed once financial closure on the facility is reached.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the road project was a promise made to Carbon County, which has already paid for plans and is ready to proceed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker believes many projects in the bill are not critical government functions and argues that redirecting funds to highways is a better use of money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because it breaks commitments made on specific projects since 2003 and disrupts mechanisms used to secure grant money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he questions why the university is desperate for funds and believes they can find other sources if it were a high priority.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to redirect $9 million back to the Arena Auditorium project, arguing it creates a triple leverage deal with private and bonding funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes all university units should be built to their highest quality and notes that the arena auditorium is in need of renovation despite being highly active.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure another university project proceeds, noting that while the engineering college is funded, this keeps a different project moving.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she sees no connection between abandoned mine funding and sports arenas.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to triple fund a project, arguing it is an opportunity to move forward rather than letting money sit in savings.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she questions why funding continues for university projects while other necessary programs are being cut.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes workers on AML-funded projects will use and fill the facility, making it a worthwhile investment.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because AML funds are one-time dollars, making this a suitable one-time appropriation for the project.
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