Wyoming2012Enacted

SF0002

Wyoming Legislature Operating Budget for 2012-2014

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In one sentence

This law provides funding for the daily operations, technology, and facilities of the Wyoming state legislature for the two-year period from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014.

What it does

Appropriates $17,448,004 from the general fund for legislative salaries, travel, and administrative costs.
Funds the continued development of the legislative management system for bill drafting and document management.
Allocates money for Capitol building projects, including a wireless alarm upgrade and artwork programs.
Provides compensation and expense reimbursement for new legislators attending training and interim committee meetings.
Allows the Management Council to transfer funds between expense categories as needed.
Carries forward unspent funds from previous years for specific projects like laptop replacements and constituent services.

Who it affects

The Wyoming State Legislature, including Senators and Representatives.
The Legislative Service Office and its staff.
Newly elected or appointed legislators who are not yet sworn in.
Committees such as the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on Legislative Technology and Process.

Limits and unknowns

The total amount appropriated is $17,448,004, but the law allows for 'as much thereof as may be necessary,' meaning the exact final spending may vary.
Specific details on how the Management Council will direct the sale of old laptop computers are not fully described in this text.
The law does not specify the exact dates for when new legislators must complete their training to receive compensation.

Plain language

Terms to know

Appropriation: Money set aside by the government for a specific purpose.
General Fund: The main pool of state money used to pay for government operations.
Legislative Service Office: The agency that supports the day-to-day work of the state legislature.
Interim: The time between regular legislative sessions when committees meet to study issues.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Official summary Current bill text

Read the official summary

SF0002 Bill No.: SF0002 Drafter: DJP LSO No.: 12LSO-0225 Effective Date: March 21, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0057 Chapter No.: CH0102 Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Appropriation for the legislature. Subject: Appropriation for operation of the legislative branch Summary/Major Elements: Provides funding for the operation of the legislative branch of state government for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014. Provides an appropriation for continued development of the legislative management system for bill drafting and document management. Provides funding for furnishings and remodeling projects for the Capitol building. Authorizes compensation and expense reimbursement for new member training. Comments: Popular name: Feed Bill

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 5:48 PM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

S Did Concur 30-0-0-0-02012-03-08 · Senate30 yes 0 no

Yes: 30
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-02012-03-07 · House56 yes 0 no

Yes: 56
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 4
Conflict: 0

Yes 56

Allen M JaggiH18 Amy L EdmondsH12 Bernadine CraftH17 Bryan K PedersenH07 Carl R LoucksH59 Catherine R ConnollyH13 Clarence J VranishH49 David R MillerH55 Del McOmieH54 Dn.Donald E Burkhart JrH15 Dv.Elaine HarveyH26 Frank D PeasleyH03 Gerald GayH36 Glenn W MonizH46 Gregory R BlikreH53 Hans HuntH02 James W ByrdH44 John C EklundH10 John D Bonner Jr.H25 John L FreemanH60 John W PattonH29 Jonathan A BottenH30 Kathleen DavisonH20 Keith M GingeryH23 Kendell R KroekerH35 Kermit C BrownH14 Lorraine K QuarbergH28 Mark SemlekH01 Mary A ThroneH11 Matthias E GreeneH45 Matt TeetersH05 Michael D GreearH27 Michael K MaddenH40 Nicholas BNorine A KasperikH32 Owen PetersenH19 Pat ChildersH50 Peter S IllowayH42 Richard L CannadyH06 Rita CampbellH34 Robert A BrechtelH38 Robert M McKimH21 Rosie M BergerH51 Ruth A PetroffH16 Samuel P KroneH24 Stanley L BlakeH39 Steve HarshmanR · H37 Sue E WallisH52 Thomas A LockhartH57 Thomas F ReederH58 Timothy M StubsonH56 Tom Lubnau IIH31 William "Jeb" StewardH47 Zwonitzer

Excused 4

Edward BuchananH04 Joseph M BarbutoH48 Ken A EsquibelH41 W. Patrick P GogglesH33

H02 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02012-03-02 · House7 yes 0 no

Yes: 7
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 7

Amy L EdmondsH12 Bryan K PedersenH07 Ken A EsquibelH41 Rosie M BergerH51 Steve HarshmanR · H37 Sue E WallisH52 William "Jeb" StewardH47

S Passed 3rd Reading 30-0-0-0-02012-02-28 · Senate30 yes 0 no

Yes: 30
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

S02 Recommended Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02012-02-22 · Senate5 yes 0 no

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 5

Curtis MeierS03 John HastertS13 Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24 Nicholas PRay R PetersonS19

S Introduced and Referred to S02 29-0-1-0-02012-02-13 · Senate29 yes 0 no

Yes: 29
No: 0
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2012-03-21Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
2012-03-21Governor Signed SEA0057Governor
2012-03-08H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0057House
2012-03-08S President Signed SEA No. 0057Senate
2012-03-08Assigned Number SEA0057LSO
2012-03-08S Did ConcurSenate
2012-03-07S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
2012-03-07H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
2012-03-07Amendment AdoptedHouse
2012-03-06H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
2012-03-05H Passed CoWHouse
2012-03-05H Amendments AdoptedHouse
2012-03-05Amendment AdoptedHouse
2012-03-02H Placed on General FileHouse
2012-03-02H02 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
2012-02-28H Introduced and Referred to H02House
2012-02-28H Received for IntroductionHouse
2012-02-28S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
2012-02-27S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
2012-02-24S Passed CoWSenate

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0002H3001

Adopted 3rd reading by TEETERS

SF0002HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H02