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Bill No.: HB0001 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 14LSO-0383 Effective Date: 3/5/2014 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0041 Chapter No.: CH0026 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee Catch Title: General government appropriations . Subject: Budget bill. This bill contains the following appropriations for these major programs: K-12 Foundation Program $1.6B in school foundation program funds for K-12 school districts and related education programs (school capital construction funds, except for major maintenance funding and operations, are contained in 2014 HB 42) School District Employee External Cost Adjustment and Compensation $38.15M SFP ($15.9M for FY 2015 and $22.25M for FY 2016 (net); additional funds for retirement contributions in 2014 HB 46, HEA0011) Locals (appropriations to cities, towns and counties) Total GF appropriation of $175M, direct distribution and consensus funding, plus $30.4M in mineral royalty grant funding through the State Loan and Investment Board Department of Transportation (including WyoLink and airport improvements) $46M GF for road construction $2M GF and $3.25M SIPA funds for WyoLink $16.8M GF for Aeronautics Business Ready Community Program Appropriation of $60M GF, plus an additional $10 million for large projects and $4.13M for the community facilities program or large projects Department of Health Total $1.89B ($957.5M GF, $794.8M FF and $141.3M OF) $64.5M ($28.5M GF and $36M federal funds) for mandatory Medicaid expansion $20.2 million ($10.1M GF and $10.1M federal funds) for developmental disability waiver waiting list relief $500k GF for health information exchange University of Wyoming Total $463M ($461M GF and $1.5M SIPA funds) $16.5M GF for capital construction; $26.2M GF for major maintenance $22M GF for endowments/challenge matching funds ($7.5M for facilities endowment; $5M general endowment, $5M endowed chair in petroleum engineering; $2.5 M matching funds for the first lady's literacy program; $2M athletic matching) $8M GF for tier-1 engineering college $1M GF for enrollment growth incentive $1.5M SIPA funds for technology expansion project Employee Compensation Total $12.5M GF (additional funds for retirement contributions under 2014 HB 46) Community Colleges Total $420M ($327.5M GF, $1.8M FF and $91M OF) $46.1M GF and $87.3M in private/local fund authorization for community college facilities' capital construction; $13.5M GF for major maintenance (funding appropriated through the Department of Administration and Information) $14.3M GF enrollment growth funding, distributed based on student course completion $7.5M GF for endowment challenge accounts for six colleges Employee Compensation Total $3.3M GF (additional funds for retirement contributions under 2014 HB 46) State Lands and Investments Total $115.9M ($27.3M GF, $43.7M FF and $45M OF), including$4M emergency fire suppression account funds for bark beetle remediation Tourism Board Total $28.6M GF, including $620k GF for rodeo program/marketing campaign Department of Corrections Total $299M ($279M GF, $300k FF and $19.2M OF) Game and Fish $11.4M GF for various programs Wildlife Trust $10M GF ($5M to the trust income account and $5M to the trust corpus) State Facilities Capital Construction (including major maintenance) $23M GF, $45M FF and $8.7M in OF for state facilities' capital construction; $28.9M GF for major maintenance State (executive and judicial) Employee Compensation Total $23.7M GF ($21.7M salary increase $2M merit pay; additional funds for retirement contributions under 2014 HB 46) Various Provisions $17.3M GF for consolidated value added energy and industrial plan initiative, including $15 million for integrated testing center $15M GF for landfills $6M GF for court security $740k GF for early childhood learning center grants program Provisions for appropriations/transfers to various accounts Total $159.865M GF and $61.37M SIPA funds $38.665M GF to Water III account $37.5M GF to capitol renovation and rehabilitation account $5M GF to fish hatching trust account $3M GF Water I account $100M ($60M GF and $40M SIPA) to the school foundation program reserve account $35.7M ($20M SIPA and $15.7M GF) to state facilities construction account $1.37M SIPA funds to GF Provision to allow the Governor and the Insurance Commissioner and Department of Health to negotiate a Medicaid expansion demonstration waiver 7,928 Total Authorized Positions (7,585 full-time and 343 part-time) Total Appropriations: General Fund Appropriations: $3.53 billion Federal Fund Appropriations: $1.55 billion School Foundation Program Appropriations: $1.65 billion Other Fund Appropriations: $1.93 billion Total Appropriations in Budget Bill: $8.66 billion The following reports are required under the budget bill: Governor's Office - The tribal liaisons shall report to the Governor and the Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) not later than November 1, 2014 outlining how the deliverables required by the Governor's office will be achieved. Agriculture - shall report to JAC and Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee on the expenditure of the funds related to wild and feral horses not later than October 31, 2014 and not later than October 31, 2015. DEQ shall report to Governor, JAC and Legislature's Management Council on converting the department to an entirely paperless office system not later than April 30, 2014. DEQ - shall report to Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee on the department's electronic permit filing and retrieval system, and website not later than November 1, 2014. School Facilities shall report to the JAC and Select Committee on School Facilities by November 1, 2014 on school safety and security standards. WIA - in conjunction with the WPA and the WBC shall report on areas of synergy to the JAC and Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee not later than November 1, 2014. WYDOT - shall report to the JAC not later than November 1, 2014 and not later than November 1, 2015 on any amounts of federal highway safety funds transferred to the Supreme Court to be expended for court technology. WYDOT - shall report to the JAC not later than November 1, 2014 on opportunities to increase leasing of state-owned WyoLink communication towers and increase state and local government use of WyoLink communication towers. WYDOT - aeronautics division shall report to the JAC not later than October 15, 2014 on the full cost of operation of the state's aircraft. WDH - not later than August 1, 2014, February 1, 2015, August 1, 2015, and February 1, 2016, the department shall report to the JAC and Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee regarding the total Medicaid enrollees and new enrollees. WDH - shall report to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee and JAC not later than October 1, 2014 regarding actions taken in response to and findings on whether federal maintenance of effort levels for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, Part B and Part C have been met. The Attorney General shall also provide an opinion to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee and JAC regarding whether federal maintenance of effort levels have been met. WDH - shall report to the JAC not later than November 1 of each year detailing Wyoming State Hospital expenditures to correct life safety code problems, pay for the cost of emergency detentions pursuant to W.S. 25-10-109, pay for the costs of involuntary hospitalizations pursuant to W.S. 25-10-110. WCCC - Wyoming Public Television shall report to the Select Committee on Tribal Relations not later than October 1, 2014 on the progress of the creation of the Native American online education curriculum. OSLI - the Board of Land Commissioners shall report its findings to the JAC and the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee not later than October 31, 2014 on recommendations regarding the highest and best use of fiber optic lines owned by the state and located west of Laramie. UW - not later than October 1, 2014, the trustees of the University of Wyoming shall report to the Joint Education Committee and JAC on the implications of granting reduced tuition status to high school graduates of neighboring states. UW - not later than October 1, 2015, the trustees of the University of Wyoming shall report to the Joint Education Committee and JAC on potential complete reconstruction of various residence halls. UW - shall report not later than November 1, 2014 on the feasibility of transitioning the rodeo club team to the intercollegiate athletics department. UW - shall provide reports of contributions received for matching funds from athletic booster organizations or individuals donating funds to be used solely for athletic programs. UW - not later than November 1, 2014, the University of Wyoming, in consultation with the WCCC and each community college, shall report to the Joint Education Committee and JAC on the transfer of credits earned at community colleges toward the pursuit of an accredited degree program within the university. Retirement Board - shall provide a detailed report on specific department personnel salaries annually by July 31 to the JAC. DOC - shall report to JAC and the Joint Judiciary Committee not later than November 1, 2014 on the probation and post prison recidivism rates. DOC - shall report to the Joint Judiciary Committee and JAC regarding utilization of the mother/child program at the women's center not later than November 1, 2014. WBC - shall submit a report on changes needed for Wyoming to comply with the Interstate Shipment of Meat Act to the JAC and the Joint Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources Committee not later than September 1, 2014. WBC - not later than September 1, 2014, the council shall provide recommendations to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee and JAC for standardizing the recapture of grants and loans into sustaining revolving loan funds to be maintained on behalf of the state and local governments. UW Medical Education - the Wyoming medical education review panel (for WWAMI program) shall be submit a report to the UW board of trustees and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee not be later than October 1, 2015. WDE - shall report expenditures made from the education testing and assessment account to the Governor, JAC and to the Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability. WDE - shall report to the Joint Education Committee and the JAC not later than November 1, 2015 on the equipment purchases for visually impaired clients. WDE - not later than November 1, 2014, the department shall report on programs for student learning of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). WDE - not later than November 1, 2014, the department shall report to the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Joint Education Committee and JAC on a freedom wall contest. SPCR - shall report to JAC not later than November 1, 2014 on specific and cost effective plans to protect the Carissa mine from a potential fire event. WDH - shall report quarterly to JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee regarding the department's exercise of authority to transfer funding between the 900 and 100 series budgets. A&I - not later than September 1, 2015, the General Services Division of A&I shall submit to the State Building Commission a recommendation for funding for the biennium beginning July 1, 2016, for major building and facility repair and replacement for state institutions, for UW facilities and for community college facilities. A&I - not later than October 31, 2015, the General Services Division of A&I, UW and the WCCC shall report to the State Building Commission and JAC on the expenditures and commitments made from the appropriations for major maintenance projects. Military Dept. - shall report to JAC not later than November 1, 2014 and not later than November 1, 2015 on the amount of any transfer of federal match and expenditure of state major maintenance funds. Governor's Task Force - the task force on university top tier science labs and facilities shall periodically report to the Legislature on its progress in developing the plan for renovation and reconstruction of science laboratories and instructional areas. DOC --shall identify and report on the cost of demolition of the Wyoming state penitentiary north facility to JAC not later than November 1, 2014. WDH - on or before May 15, 2014, the Department of Health Facilities Task Force shall provide JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee an outline of the objectives, timelines and deliverables of the task force. The task force shall provide an interim report on the activities of the task force to JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee not later than November 1, 2014. Recommendations of the task force created by this section shall be submitted for legislative action to JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee not later than November 1, 2015. UW - shall report to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee and JAC not later than October 1, 2014 and not later than October 1, 2015 related to applied research to promote processing developments that would improve the possibility that rare earth materials can be processed in Wyoming. Geologic Survey - shall report to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee and JAC not later than October 1, 2014 and not later than October 1, 2015 on deposits, resource development and industrial applications for rare earth resources. Value Added Energy Select Committee - shall report to JAC and the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee by November 15, 2014 on the recommendations received from task forces created under Section 334 of the bill and on legislative action the select committee determines is necessary to further the purposes of this section. Task forces created under section 334 of the bill shall, on or before May 15, 2014, provide the select committee an outline of the objectives, timelines and deliverables of each task force; on or before August 31, 2014, report the task force's recommendations to the select committee for further legislative action necessary. DFS - by December 1, 2014, and again, by December 1, 2015, the department shall report the implementation of early childhood learning center grants to the Joint Education and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committees. WDE - on or before December 1, 2014, the department shall report work of the advisory committee on school crisis management plans to the Joint Education Committee. The Governor vetoed the following provisions: Section 2, Section 060 vetoed entire footnote #1, related to the SLIB seeking legislative approval for land purchases in excess of $2M as well as language in footnote #2 eliminating the board of land commissioners and leasing provision regarding fiber optic lines west of Laramie. Section 2, Section 206 vetoed language in footnote #8 referencing a reduction in the Department of Education's chief administrative officer budget request. Section 3, Section 006 (Game and Fish Forensics Lab) vetoed language in footnote #8 regarding specific conditions regarding the acquisition of the Laramie technology building. Section 300(n) (SIPA) vetoed the paragraph related to the allocation of SIPA funds in FY2015 to the state facilities construction account. Section 300(o) (SIPA appropriation to the General Fund) vetoed the entire $1,370,296 appropriation. Section 303(p) (Extraordinary Fire Season Expenses) vetoed language limiting carryover of fire suppression funds to reimbursements for the 2012 fire season. Section 323 (Limitation on Salary Increases) vetoed entirely. Section 329(e) (Department of Health Facilities Task Force) vetoed language requiring the health facilities task force to be staffed by the Legislative Service Office. Section 334(d) (Wyoming Value Added Energy and Industrial Plan) vetoed language in (iv) limiting voting rights of task force members who are not employees of the State of Wyoming, its political subdivisions, institutions or instrumentalities; vetoed language in (v) requiring task force chairmen to be members of the legislature Section 337 (Appropriation to the General Fund) vetoed the entire $3M appropriation
Public statements
Last checked Aug 11, 6:23 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker intends to vote in favor because the budget represents a responsible compromise that balances saving and building for the future while meeting citizens' needs.
S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it represents a good compromise and deserves support for the hard work of the Joint Appropriations Committee.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it contains legislation that represents a major expansion of government which they believe will cause harm, even though they support the budget portion.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because specific marketing campaigns have previously resulted in measurable increases, such as a 300% rise in fishing licenses from targeted areas.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because data collection is essential for identifying and fixing systemic problems in education, similar to how hospitals use data to track infections.
H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to allow time for a study on data collection needs, noting that local districts were not included in the current agreement and should have an opportunity to participate.
R · H42
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it is wrong to rush spending millions on a system without knowing what it will do, citing consistent feedback from constituents opposing the measure.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by urging caution with new technology due to potential unforeseen adverse consequences and unintended directions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to restore funds originally earmarked for agricultural programs after realizing a previous action unintentionally removed those specific funds, aiming to honor a colleague's legacy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to clarify that funds from a winding-down program can only be used for community facilities or large projects, preventing their use for regular business-ready activities based on prior committee testimony.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure the health department can become more efficient, arguing against legislation that would prevent such efficiency improvements.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as an opportunity to coordinate services across communities and hospitals to positively impact health outcomes and reduce unfunded costs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes it ensures money is used better, resulting in doubled funding for community strategies compared to the previous system.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against the amendment by stating that increased funding levels do not prove the new system is more effective than the previous one, as the overall program was simply funded more heavily.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary bridge funding for a voluntary health information exchange project that hospitals are already partially funding, which will improve care and save money on Medicaid and Medicare.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe there are other ways to accomplish CPR training without this specific state-funded program.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the funding because significant sums have already been invested in the project without showing positive results, suggesting a need to stop further spending.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports deleting the program from the budget because it was added as a footnote without being properly vetted through the Labor Committee, and believes new programs should follow the standard legislative process.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes deleting the requirement because state agencies lack other tools to verify coverage and prevent taxpayer dollars from paying for services that should be covered by insurance or Medicaid.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes deleting the requirement because it is essential to ensure taxpayer dollars are used correctly and that the state acts as a payer of last resort rather than allowing double billing.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides authority to build a facility that will educate students in hospitality and culinary fields, helping diversify the local economy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it adds to major maintenance costs and should be fully vetted through the commission process before funding is authorized.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the current Medicaid waiver system is unsustainable with long waiting lists and high costs for institutional care, necessitating a redesign to improve employment outcomes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary flexibility to fund a fire suppression system in a cost-effective manner while protecting other projects.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that a footnote in the bill contradicts existing statute regarding how per-child funding amounts are calculated and should be removed from this budget amendment.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports removing the provision because he believes it was never appropriate for such language to be included in a budget bill and contradicts statutory authority.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to allow full payment for travel and lodging when public health laboratory experts are subpoenaed for DUI trials.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes earmarking state funds for a program located in only one city, arguing it is a misuse of funds and that the agency should decide how to allocate money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting the juvenile data collection program because he feels uncomfortable with how the data is used and lacks security, arguing it violates legislative process to reinstate a committee-killed item without debate.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes spending $500,000 to collect data on a small number of juveniles and urges the committee to develop a better plan.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting the data collection because inconsistent county-level data prevents effective decision-making in the juvenile justice system.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes it hides money from the public in a confusing place rather than keeping funds transparent.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment, viewing it as a straightforward policy decision on where to park known savings for future school needs.
H52
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports saving money for a rainy day, citing a general propensity to spend other people's money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because placing funds in the existing LSRA is more transparent for both the public and legislators than creating a new, confusing account.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by arguing that having separate accounts for specific purposes is better accounting than a single savings account, as it clearly shows what funds are allocated to.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a proactive measure to prepare for known future school funding gaps, similar to how other capital projects are planned.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it creates a dedicated funding mechanism for large-scale economic development projects using constitutional loan programs, ensuring legislative oversight and addressing past criticisms of ad-hoc funding methods.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows for quick responses to economic opportunities without waiting for the next legislative session, which is necessary in an era of instant gratification where companies may relocate elsewhere.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Amendment 36 because county commissioners are adamantly against the change and he trusts them to know how best to expend the money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 36 because it distributes funds more equally based on population, correcting imbalances where communities with larger populations received significantly less funding under the previous amendment.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 36 because it increases direct distribution to local governments where needed while capping consensus funds, representing a compromise that addresses the floor's desire for equal amounts and more direct funding.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it captures funds that might otherwise be lost and provides a good distribution of resources to both arts, sciences, and engineering programs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they are in favor of the bill because it is on their list.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote in favor of the amendment because the sponsor worked hard to find money that would have otherwise reverted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker asks for a favorable vote because the amendment prevents federal funds from reverting and supports programs that everyone favors.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes all school districts are equally endowed with resources to address security needs and views this proposal as an unnecessary addition.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a stopgap measure to prevent school districts from losing their trained school resource officers due to funding shortages.
H48
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes having school resource officers is a necessary solution to safety problems, even though his own community does not benefit from it.
H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because he believes the issue will be addressed through future recalibration efforts rather than this specific amendment.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a stopgap measure that allows small and rural school districts to cooperate with local law enforcement to improve safety, noting significant disparities in funding capabilities between different service areas.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges adoption of the amendment because it represents a successful program where private donors have 'skin in the game' and should be fully funded.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a necessary step to prepare for potential future Medicaid expansion and educate lawmakers on the issue before making a final decision.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides an opportunity to develop a concrete program that can be evaluated by policymakers at a later date, addressing his discomfort with not knowing what the final product would look like.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she wants to take action on the issue rather than doing nothing, even if it is just an attempt to look at a solution.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes that examining a bad idea from multiple angles does not make it good.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it authorizes the executive branch to negotiate a Medicaid demonstration waiver on state terms, allowing for future legislative review and decision-making.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she wants to ensure hospitals remain open and accessible for emergencies, citing her previous support for Medicaid expansion as a similar motivation.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because keeping funding within the state avoids federal strings attached to assistance and is a safer route for managing resources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it is not a serious solution to rural healthcare problems and that small communities cannot afford full-service hospitals without accepting federal controls.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports opposing the amendment because local substance abuse directors reported that reducing outpatient funding would cut staff positions and make treatment inaccessible for hundreds of clients.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports opposing the amendment because constituents reported that outpatient substance abuse services would be reduced to fund transitional beds, which negatively impacts local care.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses skepticism about supporting the amendment because he was unaware of it during previous travel meetings.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he agrees that the Department of Agriculture has done significant work and is better suited to continue this effort than the Business Council.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment because judges are no longer allowing video conferencing and labs refuse subpoenas without upfront payment, creating enforcement problems in DUI cases.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges voting against retaining the funding because she believes there is excessive data collection on children and wants to reconsider the implementation before it goes statewide.
H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because adopting a child highlighted an unmet need for specialized forensic interview centers and the long distances families must travel to access them.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 20 because reliable air service is essential for economic development and maintaining current business levels in his area, especially as airline consolidation makes it harder to get service.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the program because it appears to be a loan or donation to individuals for their own benefit, which may violate constitutional restrictions on state aid.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Amendment 21 because he believes the recent reversion of funds has already increased the budget sufficiently, making additional money unnecessary for the five communities currently on the program.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Amendment 22 because he believes requiring local communities to put in resources ensures the state gets more value from its investment by leveraging those local dollars.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 22 because he wants to strike language prioritizing highest matches, fearing that without it funds will flow only to one or two wealthy facilities rather than being distributed more broadly.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 22 because he wants to make the program more equitable for over twenty communities in the state that do not currently have commercial airline service.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 22 because she believes the program should allow smaller communities to participate, even though her own community might benefit from the current footnote.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 22 because he opposes prioritizing funds for wealthy communities that can provide larger matching portions, believing it is not the right way to distribute state funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Amendment 22 because he believes larger matches leave more money in the fund for other places and that requiring a small match ensures communities have skin in the game.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 22 because he wants to ensure communities can contribute higher matching percentages without being capped, which provides necessary skin in the game for guarantees.
H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it makes little difference which fund is used since most of the suppression account money comes from general funds anyway.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes using general fund dollars for this purpose because he urges caution on spending given that the body has already spent a significant amount of money today.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support by stating that the amendment does not harm scholarships because it uses interest earnings rather than principal, and notes the foundation's strong investment returns.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it corrects an unintended budget error by moving $5 million for a scholarship matching program from the university's block grant to general fund dollars, which aligns with standard funding practices.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it corrects a mistake by moving scholarship matching funds out of the university block grant and into general fund appropriations, which aligns with standard funding practices.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because his own child experienced poor credit transfer rates to in-state institutions compared to out-of-state options, highlighting a need for continuity within state higher education.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he views the current budget provision as an unfair penalty that punishes the university if they do not meet specific enrollment goals.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the risk of not meeting enrollment goals within one biennium carries too heavy a weight for the university.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because diverting funds would disrupt a major, unified effort to improve the College of Engineering and achieve Tier 1 status.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because engineering students rely heavily on courses taught in the College of Arts and Sciences, which currently receives a disproportionate share of resources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because requiring smaller economic development groups to remit half of property sale proceeds creates financial and administrative burdens they cannot handle.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to allow counties and cities greater flexibility in using funds for infrastructure projects like sewer, water, and streets.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because federal funding cuts threaten a program that successfully keeps Native American students in school, and moving funds from an unfilled position ensures its continuation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the conference helps improve student achievement in reservation school districts by educating parents and sharing best practices among educators.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because CPR is a vital life-saving skill and the program allows school districts to voluntarily participate without being forced.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide funding for CPR equipment and training, which is currently an expense that school districts must cover when offering these life-saving skills.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because changing the distribution schedule from quarterly provides necessary cash flow flexibility for events that occur over longer periods.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because community colleges are overcrowded and investing in their construction is a priority for economic development.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it creates fairness by ensuring local districts contribute their share through private funds rather than relying solely on state aid for all projects.
H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to question a $500,000 cut in computer equipment funding that lacks any technical justification.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker asks for a vote to support the amendment because they believe creating another fund is unnecessary and returning money to SIPA provides a bargaining chip with the other legislative body.
D · H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it restores funding for state facilities that are unsafe and need renovation, citing specific risks like earthquake faults at the state hospital.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a technical correction to fix an error in Section 322 regarding land status for specific communities.
H48
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates support for the amendment citing an email from the agency director stating they want to proceed with salvage and are concerned about fund reversion.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a correction for double-counting court security funding that will reduce general fund costs if another bill passes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to allow universities to retain AML funds for rare earth research, preventing loss of money and saving on matching appropriations.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment for early education grants based on positive experience with a similar program in his own community.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to improve school safety, viewing this measure as one of several steps needed over the coming years.
H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it authorizes positions for which federal funding has already been procured, believing this will move the work forward.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports creating a new task force for university science facilities because it aims to place the institution in the top quarter of academic research and improve education quality.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it directs proceeds from a facility sale into an account that lowers bonding risk and interest rates, ultimately saving money.
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Failed 2nd reading by GINGERY
Failed 2nd reading by GINGERY
Adopted 2nd reading by GREENE
Failed 2nd reading by GINGERY
Adopted 2nd reading by GREENE
Adopted 2nd reading by GOGGLES
Adopted 2nd reading by JAGGI
Adopted 2nd reading by ESQUIBEL,K
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by MADDEN
Failed 2nd reading by PATTON
Adopted 2nd reading by MILLER
Adopted 2nd reading by BERGER
Failed 2nd reading by BERGER
Adopted 2nd reading by BERGER
Adopted 2nd reading by SEMLEK
Failed 2nd reading by THRONE
Adopted 2nd reading by GINGERY
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by GINGERY
Withdrawn 2nd reading by FREEMAN
Adopted 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DV
Failed, Corrected 2nd reading by BROWN
Adopted 2nd reading by GREEAR
Withdrawn 2nd reading by GINGERY
Failed 2nd reading by WINTERS
Adopted 2nd reading by CONNOLLY
Failed 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 2nd reading by BYRD
Adopted 2nd reading by LARSEN
Failed 2nd reading by WALTERS
Adopted 2nd reading by TEETERS
Adopted 2nd reading by TEETERS
Adopted 2nd reading by GREENE
Adopted 2nd reading by TEETERS
Failed 2nd reading by THRONE
Failed 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted 2nd reading by BLIKRE
Failed 2nd reading by GREENE
Adopted 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted 2nd reading by MILLER
Adopted 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Withdrawn 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Withdrawn 2nd reading by SOMMERS
Adopted 2nd reading by BROWN
Adopted 2nd reading by STUBSON
Adopted 2nd reading by BROWN
Withdrawn 2nd reading by BROWN
Withdrawn 2nd reading by TEETERS
Adopted 2nd reading by SOMMERS
Withdrawn 2nd reading by GOGGLES
Adopted 2nd reading by KIRKBRIDE
Failed 2nd reading by TEETERS
Failed 2nd reading by JAGGI
Adopted 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Failed 2nd reading by KASPERIK
Withdrawn 2nd reading by JAGGI
Adopted 2nd reading by BURKHART
Failed 2nd reading by FREEMAN
Adopted 2nd reading by KASPERIK
Withdrawn 2nd reading by LARSEN
Failed 2nd reading by HALVERSON
Failed 2nd reading by NICHOLAS,B
Adopted 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 2nd reading by FREEMAN
Failed 2nd reading by HUTCHINGS
Adopted 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted 2nd reading by MONIZ
Adopted 2nd reading by WALTERS
Failed 2nd reading by GINGERY
Adopted 2nd reading by BROWN
Failed 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 2nd reading by FILER
Withdrawn 2nd reading by SOMMERS
Withdrawn 2nd reading by HUNT
Failed 2nd reading by BAKER
Withdrawn 3rd reading by HALVERSON
Withdrawn 3rd reading by BURKHART
Adopted 3rd reading by TEETERS
Failed 3rd reading by TEETERS
Withdrawn 3rd reading by GREEAR
Failed, Corrected 3rd reading by BARLOW
Adopted 3rd reading by GINGERY
Failed 3rd reading by GINGERY
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by GINGERY
Adopted 3rd reading by GINGERY
Failed 3rd reading by FREEMAN
Failed 3rd reading by GINGERY
Withdrawn 3rd reading by GINGERY
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by TEETERS
Adopted 3rd reading by LARSEN
Failed 3rd reading by KROEKER
Adopted 3rd reading by GREENE
Withdrawn 3rd reading by BLIKRE
Adopted 3rd reading by FREEMAN
Adopted 3rd reading by GREEAR
Adopted 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted 3rd reading by CONNOLLY
Failed 3rd reading by ESQUIBEL,K
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by MILLER
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by GINGERY
Failed, Corrected 3rd reading by KRONE
Adopted 3rd reading by GREENE
Adopted 3rd reading by HARVEY
Adopted 3rd reading by PETROFF
Failed, Corrected 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted 3rd reading by CONNOLLY
Withdrawn 3rd reading by BURKHART
Adopted 3rd reading by BARLOW
Failed 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Failed 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Failed 3rd reading by CONNOLLY
Failed 3rd reading by MADDEN
Adopted 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Failed 3rd reading by HUNT
Adopted 3rd reading by SEMLEK
Failed 3rd reading by GREEAR
Adopted 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted 3rd reading by HARSHMAN
Failed 3rd reading by THRONE
Failed 3rd reading by GREENE
Withdrawn 3rd reading by THRONE
Withdrawn 3rd reading by WALTERS
Failed 3rd reading by LOUCKS
Adopted Standing Committee by BEBOUT