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Bill Summary Bill No.: HB0001 Effective : Multiple Dates LSO No.: 18LSO-0422 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0062 Chapter No.: 134 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: General government appropriations. Subject: Budget bill. T h i s bill c o n ta ins t he fo ll o w ing a ppr o pri at i o ns for t he s e m ajor pr og r a m s : Dep a r t m e nt o f H e a l t h – Appropriations of $1,858,764,059 ($908.8 million GF; $806.0 million FF; and $143.9 million OF). In addition to these amounts, the bill includes appropriations of $21.37 million GF effective immediately (Section 326) to address immediate needs in FY 2018 and $23,437,456 GF to an acco unt within the State Auditor’s O ffice for potential suppleme ntal requests of the Department of Health and the Department of Family Services. Dep a r t m e nt o f F a m ily Ser v i ces – Appropriations of $294,145,580 ($147.2 million GF; $137.5 million FF; and $9.4 million OF). In addition to these amounts, the bill includes appropriations of $23,437,456 GF to an account within the State Auditor’s O ffice for potential supplemental requests of the Department of Health and the Department of Family Services. C o m m u n i t y C o lle g es – Appropriations of $246,065,222 ($240.6 million GF; $1.9 million FF; and $3.6 million OF). S tat e L a nds a nd I n v e s t m en t s – Appropriations of $103,199,926 ($23.1 million GF; $33.6 million FF; and $46.4 million OF). Uni v er s i t y o f W y o m ing – Appropriations of $379,959,114 GF. Dep a r t m e nt o f C o rrec t i o ns – Appropriations of $276,434,039 ($260.0 million GF; $0.4 million FF, $16.0 million OF). K-1 2 F o und at i o n P r og r am – Appropriations of $1,757,607,097 from the School Foundation Program account. Major Maintenance for S tat e Fa cili t ie s and Sch oo ls – A ppropriations of $110.5 million GF for state, community college, and U niversity of Wyoming properties; $144.5 million from the School Capital Construction Account for K-12 school district major maintenance. V arious p rovisions – Carryover of prior appropriations ; Provision of employer-paid benefits, including appropriation of prior funding for retiree health care from employer paid health insurance contributions for retiree health insurance rather than new appropriations ; Programmatic and departmental transfer authority for the Governor and the Judiciary (flex) ; Limitation on use of personal services (100 series) ; Borrowing authority for specified funds and purposes ; Limitation on salary increases ; Directives for statewide employee or program reductions ; [Vetoed by Governor.] School capital construction appropriations of $83,549,132 for K-12 facilities, leases, and related projects ; Redirection of severance taxes, federal mineral royalties, coal lease bonus funds, and state royalties on school land s; Transfer of sales and use taxes collected from remote sellers ; [Vetoed by Governor.] Conditional appropriation for district court workload ; [Repealed by the enactment of 2018 Senate File 90, SEA 26.] Appropriation of $11 million from the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Remediation Account ; Directives on strategic purchasing of computers ; Appropriation of $400,000 for court security improvements ; Creation of the Select Committee on Family Medicine Residency Programs, the Blockchain Task Force and the Wyoming Museum of Military Vehicles Task Force ; Development of a grant or loan program for the continued operation of an automotive technology trade school ; Reductions of prior appropriations ; and Provision to distribute investment income from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund . P rovisions for appropriations/transfers from various accounts – Authorization to transfer funds from the Budget Reserve Account to the General Fund as necessary ; Transfer of funds within the Budget Reserve Account to the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account on June 30, 2020 ; Suspension on the transfer of monies to specified inviolate funds ; Transfer of $81,562,630 from the General Fund to the Capitol Building Rehabilitation and Restoration Account ; Transfer of $150,524,585 from the School Foundation Program Reserve Account to the Common School Permanent Fund Reserve Account ; Transfer of $6,651,070 from the School Foundation Program Reserve Account to the Excellence in Higher Education Endowment Reserve Account ; Appropriation of $40,833,074 from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account and a like amount from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund Reserve Account to the School Ca pital Construction Account; Conditional appropriation of $41.5 million from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account to the Economic Diversification Account ; [Reduced by appropriations to the account within other legislation enacted in the 2018 Budget Session. Relevant contingent legislation includes 2018 Senate Files 40, 100, 108 and 118 .] A ppropriation of $10 million from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund Reserve Account and a like amount from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account to the Wyoming State Penitentiary Capital C onstruction Account; R edirection of funds from corporate fees for purposes of election equipment , contingent upon future legislative authorization . 7,685 T ota l Au t h o rized Po s i t i o ns (7,381 f u l l - t i m e a n d 304 p a r t - t i m e) T ota l Appr o pri at i o n s : Ge n e r al F un d A ppropr iati o ns : $2,899,037,800 Fe d e r al F un d A ppropr iati o ns : $1,590,769,363 Sc h oo l F ou n d ati o n P ro g r a m A ppr o pr iati o ns : $1,792,110,902 Ot h er F un d A ppropr iati o ns : $2,361,335,058 T o t al App r op r i a ti ons in B ud g et B ill: $8,633,253,123 T he fo ll o w ing rep o r t s a re r e quired u nder t he b ud g et bil l : The State Treasurer shall report on the documented savings resulting from increased use of internal investment personnel and reduced payments for external investment managers to the Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) and the Select Committee on Capital Financing and Investments not later than June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The Department of Administration & Information (A&I) shall transmit a report from the multi-payer c laims contractor identifying potential cost savings and recommendations for improved efficiency within the State Employees’ and Officials’ G roup I nsurance P rogram to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee and the JAC not later than December 1, 2018 and December 1, 2019. The Military Department shall report to the JAC on all positions created or eliminated pursuant to budget footnotes through the B-11 process. The Department of Revenue shall report to the Management Council and the JAC on the effectiveness of adding one (1) position to the Excise Tax Unit and one (1) position to the Mineral Tax Unit, including a preliminary report not later than December 1, 2019 and a final report as of June 30, 2020. The Department of Revenue shall provide an update on the study on the use of discounted cash flow valuation for the ad valorem tax on oil and gas production to the Joint Revenue Interim Committee not later than November 30, 2018 and shall report the results of the study and final recommendations to the Joint Revenue Interim Committee not later than November 30, 2019. The Department of Audit shall report to the Management Council and the JAC on the effectiveness of adding three (3) positions to the Excise Tax Division, including a preliminary report not later than December 1, 2019 and a final report as of June 30, 2020. The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority shall provide a report to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee on energy strategy initiatives, including a preliminary report not later than October 31, 2018 and a final report not later than October 31, 2019. The Department of Family Services shall report to the JAC all B-11 transfers made pursuant to the budget footnote related to the $250,000 budget reduction. T he Wyoming Tourism Board shall report to the Joint Travel, Recreation and Cultural Resources Interim Committee and the JAC on the regional marketing pilot grant not later than November 1, 2019. The University of Wyoming shall submit a report of the plan to acquire a replacement research aircraft to the JAC wi thin thirty (30) days after a loan authorized by a budget footnote is executed. The Department of Enterprise Technology Services shall report to the Joint Education Interim Committee and the JAC not later than November 1, 2018 on the feasibility of administering strategic bulk purchasing of all computer hardware and operating software for all Wyoming school districts. The Department of Enterprise Technology Services shall report to the JAC on December 1, 2018 and on December 1, 2019 on the identifiable savings from the strategic bulk computer purchasing program. The Department of Enterprise Technology Services , in cooperation with the Wyoming Community College Commission, shall report to the Joint Education Interim Committee and the JAC not later than November 1, 2018 on the use, costs and proportionate funding share of the Wyoming Unified Network by community colleges. The Department of Corrections shall report quarterly to the JAC on the expenditure of funds re-appropriated under 2017 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 120, Section 2, Section 080, footnote 2 throughout the period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020. The Department of Corrections shall report on a quarterly basis to the JAC on any transfers made within the state penitentiary facility management unit p ursuant to the budget footnote . The District Attorney’s Office in Judicial District #1 shall report to the JAC on all federally funded positions that are eliminated, pursuant to the budget footnote, through the B-11 process. University of Wyoming – Medical Education shall report on any 100 series transfers and expenditures pursuant to the budget footnote and Section 307 of this bill . The Department of Education shall provide a report to the Joint Education Interim Committee and the JAC, not later than October 1, 2018, on school-related information on the Wind River Reservation. The Department of Education shall report to the Joint Education Interim Committee and the JAC not later than October 1, 2018 regarding the national board certification incentive. The Environmental Quality Council and the Department of Environmental Quality shall report to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee and the JAC not later than N ovember 1, 2018 on whether the C ouncil could be staffed exclusively by personnel within the Department. The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority shall provide a report comparing the tax burden in Wyoming with the tax burden on oil and gas development in other states to the Joint Minerals, Business, and Economic Development Interim Committee and the Joint Revenue Interim Committee not later than November 1, 2018. Upon notification from the Governor, the State Auditor shall transfer funds to agencies for purposes of employee group health, dental and life insurance premium increases. All t ransfers authorized under this provision shall be approved by the Governor and reported to the JAC through the B-11 process. The Department of Health shall report quarterly to the JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee on expenditures made from reappropriations for Title 25. All transfers authorized under the flex authority granted to the Executive Branch in Section 305 shall be reported to the JAC through the B-11 process. All transfers authorized under the flex authority granted to the Judicial Branch in Section 306 shall be reported by the Supreme Court to the JAC. The Department of Health and the University of Wyoming-Medical Education shall report quarterly to the JAC and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee regarding the Department's and the University's respective exercise of personal services transfers. The Department of Corrections and the Judicial Branch shall report to the JAC quarterly and in a cumulative report not later than December 1, 2018 and December 1, 2019 on all transfers by program, unit and expenditure series made by the exercise of personal services transfers. The Department of Health shall report quarterly to the JAC on the amount of the actual budget shortfall and an estimate of anticipated shortfalls, if any, prior to June 30, 2020. The State Construction Department, the University of Wyoming and the Community College Commission shall report not later than October 31, 2019 to the State Building Commission and the JAC on the expenditures and commitments made from the appro priations for major maintenance . The Governor shall report to the JAC, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House immediately upon exercise of the borrowing authority for wildland fire response. The director of the Department of A&I shall report to the JAC and the Governor within thirty (30) days of exercise of loan authority for cash flow for the Employees’ and O fficials’ Group Health Insurance P lan. Any position exempted by the Board of Judicial Policy and Administration from salary limitations shall be reported to the JAC. The Governor shall provide reports by February 1, 2019, July 1, 2019, January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020 to the JAC identifying, by agency, the eliminated generally funded, full time positions and associated salary and benefits of each position. [Vetoed by Governor.] The State Construction Department shall report at least once each year on the deployment of amounts to fund projects under Section 313. The reports, as approved by the Commission, shall be submitted by the Department to the Select Committee on School Facilities, the JAC and the Governor. Prior to expenditure of land acquisition appropriations, the S tate C onstruction D epartment shall report proposed land acquisitions to the cochairmen of the JAC and the Joint Education Interim Committee and the chairman and vice chairman of the Select Committee on School Facilities. Transfers related to district court workload shall be reported annually by the Supreme Court to the JAC. [Repealed by the enactment of 2018 Senate File 90 , SEA 26 .] The Select Committee on Family Medicine Residency Programs shall submit a report summarizing its studies and recommendations to the JAC on or before November 1, 2018. The Governor, in conjunction with the Wyoming Community College Commission and any community college district receiving a grant for operation of aut omotive technology trade school , shall report to the Joint Education Interim Committee and the JAC not later than December 1, 2018. Not later than October 1, 2018, the Wyoming Museum of Military Vehicles Task Force shall provide a report of its findings to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee and the JAC. T he G ov ern or v e to ed t he f o ll o w ing pr ov i s i o ns: Governor's Office – footnote 6. State Engineer – footnote 1. Enterprise Technology Services – footnote 5. Section 312 – Statewide employee reduction and budget reduction. Portions of Section 313 – School capital construction. Portions of Section 316 – Federal mineral royalty diversion. Section 330 – Transfer of sales and use taxes collected from remote vendors. Portions of Section 331 – Operation of automotive technology trade school grant or loan. Comments: Portions of this bill are effective immediately. O therwise , the bill is effective July 1, 2018. This bill requires multiple reports as described above. This bill creates the Select Committee on Family Medicine Residency Programs, the Blockchain Task Force and the Wyoming Museum of Military Vehicles Task Force with legislative members appointed to each . The bill appropriates funds to the Legislative Service Office for the legislative members thereof. This bill requires the Legislative Service Office to delete obsolete or fully executed date references to the provision of Wyoming Statutes that are amended or created in the bill. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the override because it corrects a funding imbalance where staff were reduced without corresponding budget cuts, ensuring financial consistency rather than addressing policy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an override because failing to do so creates an unfunded mandate for the facilities, as their budgets were previously cut with the expectation that ETS would assume these responsibilities.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the override due to concerns about ETS lacking experience with surveillance systems involving minors and believes opening these issues creates unnecessary complications.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the override because it duplicates efforts already assigned to another agency in a previous budget, suggesting they should let that existing directive take its course.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the override because surveillance and data management fall within ETS's expertise, while noting that physical security likely requires contractors anyway.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the override to send a clear message to current and future executives that they are expected to reduce the state workforce as previously charged.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses caution about the override, arguing that across-the-board cuts are no longer feasible without specific legislative direction on which programs to cut.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the override because a government efficiency study provides a framework for identifying specific positions and programs that can be cut to meet targets.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it contains unnecessary spending and fails to address core state issues like general fund expenditures, school construction, and the foundation program. They also argue that passing this budget will lead to future tax increases.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because tourism is a major industry that generates significant tax revenue and requires state investment for a return.
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the bill by highlighting that many jobs are associated with the tourism industry.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they have observed that the positions in question are not full-time and the current funding level reflects the actual frequency of services provided.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker initially intended to eliminate the funding due to opposition to the death penalty but changed their position after hearing explanations about mandatory appeals.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports setting aside funds based on the importance and challenges of air service to Wyoming as detailed in an Endow report, allowing for future decisions on its use.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges opposition to the amendment because it removes funding specifically intended to ensure broadband connections in rural areas of the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it would permanently divert funds needed to address a two-year education crisis, rather than providing temporary relief.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that agencies deserve the opportunity to present their case regarding travel cuts before a decision is made.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it is an indiscriminate cut of contractual services without understanding the specific implications or consequences for each agency.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker encourages a no vote because cutting based on panel thinking without knowing the facts is not a wise use of time and money.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports establishing a task force to study blockchain further because the long-term potential is uncertain but could benefit state diversification.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as necessary because parts of blockchain make sense to him, even though he does not fully understand it.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment 39 as a compromise regarding employee contributions, detailing specific cost modifications for dental and other plans.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it unfairly balances the budget by cutting state employees who are essential workers serving citizens daily.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he is familiar with the valuation method from his business experience and believes completing the study will help evaluate mineral valuations as requested by industry.
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to decrease the budget by not filling three vacant positions in the Department of Audit, arguing that government should be kept at a minimum and existing staff can handle the workload.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as an opportunity to begin fulfilling a previously stated goal of reducing government size or spending.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it costs nothing and creates a one-stop website by linking various state recreation and tourism entities together.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports deleting funding and positions because she believes forming a new department is unnecessary growth of government, especially since the task force did not request it.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the program based on their personal experience judging it for several years and enjoying the competition.
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that the governor's office has doubled in size since the 2001-2002 biennium and should be right-sized during a gubernatorial transition.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe there should be no cap on group home beds to ensure quality of service is maintained.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the tourism funding amendment because it represents economic development for Wyoming's second-largest industry, which generates significant tax revenue.
H44
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because, based on personal interaction with the staff in his district, he sees no excess staffing and believes the office is already compacted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe tourism should be funded by industry members paying taxes themselves rather than passing costs to consumers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it is inappropriate to legislate regulatory guidelines within a budget bill and suggests such changes should be handled through general session legislation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he views creating standards without enforcement as futile and believes fire safety rules should be mandatory if they are to exist.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as an opportunity to provide support for local businesses trying to operate food trucks despite potential imperfections in the approach.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because advertising is necessary to attract visitors, citing a specific event that generated significant spending and tax revenue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a solution to municipalities banning food truck businesses through regulation, allowing industry and local governments to work together on compliance.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes existing measures are already in place and that this proposal adds an unnecessary burden on larger contractors.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as good policy to ensure laws are followed, noting that if contractors already comply, they will simply meet the budget requirement.
H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it is a good idea to pass given that the chairman of JEC agrees with it.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 51 because reducing the central motor vehicle pool is good governance and helps right-size government resources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because selling one of the state jets would save money, reduce costs associated with an out-of-touch government image, and address public anger over spending on jets while cutting other programs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because there are many unused cars sitting in the motor pool parking lot that should be sold.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he consistently votes against tax increases and feels it is his duty to find places where money can be saved.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because state employees often need specific types of vehicles for difficult terrain or long distances, and selling cars just to sell them disrupts this availability.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes selling the jet because he believes it is not a cost savings and that states need some form of on-hand air transport for officials and private citizens.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by suggesting that video conferencing technology like Skype could replace the need for state jets.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports selling a jet because it would add several million dollars to the general fund from an asset that is worth more than nothing despite being old.
H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes selling the jet because he believes it is essential for efficiently executing state business, such as redistricting meetings across long distances in a single day.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes selling the jet because it is a cost-effective way to move people around the state, saving time and hotel costs compared to driving long distances.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 53 because swapping vehicles from the central pool is an efficient alternative to buying new ones, avoiding unnecessary purchases.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because previous spending from the capital restoration account included unrelated items like a parking lot and security for other locations, which should not be part of the reconstruction project.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it contradicts a previous policy decision to remove all general fund money from the Department of Transportation, arguing that putting funds back in halts progress.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker changed the effective dates of position eliminations to December 31, 2018, for two specific reasons related to timing and implementation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it would reduce the military department's ability to share resources and facilities with other states for training purposes, even though they are compensated for vehicle wear.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker is hesitant to support the amendment because it creates confusion regarding how federal employees, who are considered state employees, would be distinguished or regulated under the new rules.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing money from driver services could lead to longer lines or closing smaller offices, and questions whether funds collected for records can be used for other purposes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because the amendment would prohibit state employees from assisting agencies like fisheries with vehicle operations, which he believes should be trusted to do the right thing.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges resistance to the amendment because most drivers have already cycled through the program and Real IDs are valuable for airport travel.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to address constituent reports of non-state employees abusing state vehicles at a specific camp.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to expedite purchasing testing equipment so hemp farming can begin this year, preventing a lost growing season and helping the farm economy.
H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports increasing state employee contributions by noting that previous raises were effectively taken back through other increases.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes removing funds from driver services because the division has recently become self-sufficient through fee increases, and this change would wipe out those gains.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the amendment due to confusion about whether it affects Real ID or driver services records, and notes that without a valid ID for travel, citizens would face high passport costs.
H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports voting for the amendment because he believes the state should stop funding a program that the federal government has withdrawn from.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes industry should pay for testing costs through fees as required by statute, rather than using general funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding the Palliative Care Council because it addresses critical issues like opioid abuse and advises on prescription drug needs, which is a high priority.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes putting money back into a program for hemp testing equipment because she believes it is inappropriate after the governor had already denied that specific request.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because he believes the task force will save money for the state by impacting Medicaid recipients who make up half of those served.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides essential equipment for university research on hemp as livestock feed, which cannot be funded otherwise.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the amendment allows for a temporary review of employee needs at the state fair to ensure expenses are managed while still providing funding, with plans to phase out positions if not needed. He supports this approach as a balanced way to evaluate the agency's structure before making permanent decisions next year.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports removing the sunset date on a half employee position because another bill restructuring the agency's business model is progressing, and this additional staffing would help improve that new model.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes removing the time constraint on a position to ensure that any restructuring of the state fair demonstrates viability and profitability before permanent funding is restored, using it as a mechanism to drive improvement.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the restriction because removing it would allow a newly restructured reform board, pending approval from another body, to start with a clean slate without having to revisit specific position constraints.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting positions in the Department of Revenue because an efficiency study recommended adding staff, and increasing employees there has the potential to increase state revenue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a yes vote to restore funding for cancer treatment for disabled employed individuals, remove restrictions on outdoor health advertising, and provide respite care funds.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment by agreeing that cutting revenue-gathering staff is counterproductive, noting an efficiency study recommended adding more positions to help grow state revenue without raising taxes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because agency employees are essential for finding money that benefits the state, urging a no vote to maintain their work.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports keeping positions unfilled because tying hiring decisions strictly to revenue generation can lead to bad decisions that ultimately cost taxpayers and businesses.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports requiring a report on flared gas because without data on opportunity losses, it is difficult to prioritize studying the issue or determine if it warrants legislative attention.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because releasing this data could lead to unintended consequences, such as demands for more studies and additional employee positions that were just discussed.
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because sending a message that flaring is being scrutinized could negatively impact the state's top industry, arguing that companies do not waste money by flaring gas unnecessarily.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote on the amendment because he believes affected individuals can receive equivalent services through subsidized marketplace insurance and opposes using outdoor advertising for health issues.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the specific report requirement at this time, despite supporting the general idea of information sharing, because better inter-departmental sufficiency measures should be established first to avoid creating endless studies.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it resembles a tax increase, noting that if wells were profitable enough to pay taxes or build pipelines, they would already be doing so rather than flaring.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because local manufacturing operations are already utilizing wellhead gas to avoid flaring, and the bill sends a wrong message about industry waste.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports knowing what severance tax is not being collected due to exemptions, arguing it is an obligation to citizens and taxpayers to understand potential revenue losses.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker encourages a no vote because he believes the services are already available through subsidized marketplace insurance, which saves state funds by utilizing federal Medicaid matching.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it would reduce state health insurance contributions, making state benefits less competitive with private industry and potentially causing employees to leave for better-paying jobs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she views it as a mini-Medicaid expansion for able-bodied people that was previously rejected by the body.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that while the program may be good, they had to make difficult decisions on where to draw the line for funding in the budget.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is an existing program that helps people with disabilities afford insurance and stay employed, rather than forcing them onto Medicaid.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an aye vote because the program assists sick, working individuals with disabilities and is not comparable to previous Medicaid expansion debates.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states he is struggling with both sides of the issue but will hesitantly support the amendment.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment due to uncertainty about whether including all state agencies was the intended scope of the provision.
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker asks for a vote against the amendment because raising the markup could harm retail stores in their city and neighboring areas.
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Failed 2nd reading by Laursen
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Laursen
Corrected, Withdrawn 2nd reading by Laursen
Failed 2nd reading by Gray
Failed 2nd reading by Gray
Failed 2nd reading by Gray
Corrected, Failed 2nd reading by Gray
Failed 2nd reading by Halverson
Failed 2nd reading by Zwonitzer
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Gray
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Barlow
Failed 2nd reading by Connolly
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Connolly
Failed 2nd reading by Connolly
Failed 2nd reading by Connolly
Adopted 3rd reading by Gray
Failed 3rd reading by Allen
Failed 3rd reading by Allen
Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Edwards
Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Stith
Failed 3rd reading by Steinmetz
Failed 3rd reading by Jennings
Failed 3rd reading by Clem
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Clem
Failed 3rd reading by Clem
Failed 3rd reading by Sommers
Adopted 3rd reading by Clem
Adopted 3rd reading by Flitner
Failed 3rd reading by Connolly
Failed 3rd reading by Connolly
Failed 3rd reading by Clem
Adopted 3rd reading by Hunt
Failed 3rd reading by Northrup
Adopted 3rd reading by Greear
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Walters
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Connolly
Failed 3rd reading by Hallinan
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Sommers
Failed 3rd reading by Laursen
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Stith
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Madden
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Nicholas
Failed 3rd reading by Eyre
Failed 3rd reading by Sommers
Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Miller
Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer
Failed 3rd reading by MacGuire
Failed 3rd reading by Gray
Failed 3rd reading by Gray
Adopted 3rd reading by Olsen
Failed 3rd reading by Schwartz
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Byrd
Failed 3rd reading by Clem
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Northrup
Adopted 3rd reading by Barlow
Adopted 3rd reading by Eyre
Failed 3rd reading by Laursen
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Harshman
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Harshman
Failed 3rd reading by Laursen
Failed 3rd reading by Walters
Failed 3rd reading by Walters
Corrected, Withdrawn 3rd reading by Laursen
Adopted 3rd reading by Nicholas
Adopted 3rd reading by Nicholas
Adopted 3rd reading by Nicholas
H Adopted, S Adopted Conference Committee
Filed Veto Override
Filed Veto Override
Filed Veto Override
Filed Veto Override
Filed Veto Override
Reported Standing Committee by SAppropriations