State funded capital construction.
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Bill Summary Bill No.: HB0194 Effective : Multiple Dates LSO No.: 18LSO-0424 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0067 Chapter No.: 136 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: State funded capital construction. Subject: Appropriations, authorizations, and related provisions for state funded facilities. Summary/Major Elements: This act creates two loan programs in statute to loan monies from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund. Under the se programs, l ocal political subdivisions, including community college districts, may apply through the State Loan and Investment Board to receive loans to fund community infrastructure needs for the following purposes: Up to $400,000,000 may be loaned to local political subdivisions under separate program allotments for general infrastructure projects (up to $200,000,000 ) or for roads and street projects (up to $200,000,000 ). Up to $60,000,000 may be loaned to community college districts to help fund construction and renovation of student dormitories. This act amends statutes to dedicate a portion of the revenue directed to the Strategic Investment and Projects Account (SIPA) to school major maintenance and provide for a revenue guarantee from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund Reserve Account to SIPA to ensure funds are available for appropriations for school major maintenance. This act amends statutes to provide for the continuous appropriation of earnings generated by the state property "Ranch A" for the capital construction, major maintenance, and maintenance of Ranch A. The act also provides a $100,000 general fund appropriation for Ranch A. This act amends statutes to require review of capital construction projects funded with federal funds for which the state is required to pay expenses for the facility. This act provides funding for state construction projects, including community college projects and other state agency projects, in the following amounts: $33,421,200 in General Funds; $68,200,000 in Federal Funds; and $54,059,125 in Other Funds. This act provides $875,000 in other funds for the University of Wyoming (UW) Family Practice Center in Cheyenne. This act appropriates $85,000,000 for the UW Science Initiative facility, to be matched by UW with other funds in the amount of $15,000,000 . This act creates the Casper Office Building Advisory Task Force to serve in an advisory role and provide recommendations for Level II and Level III planning, design, and construction of the Casper State Office Building and it appropriates $45,485,195 to complete the project. This act amends 2016 Session Laws, Chapter 97 to de-appropriate $13,500,000 to the Penitentiary Permanent Land Fund from funds appropriated for the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution. The act re-appropriates monies from this fund for projects at the Wyoming State Penitentiary and for a contingency for operations, major maintenance, and other costs related to building failure at any state correctional facility. This act amends 2016 Session Laws, Chapter 97 related to conditional appropriations from SIPA earnings for fiscal year 2018 for specified projects in the following amounts: $37,000,000 for Department of Health Facilities funded by the State Facilities Construction Account; $9,400,000 for the UW Science Initiative; $15,000,000 for the Casper State Office Building; and $4,200,000 for the School Capital Construction Account. This act appropriates up to $400,000 in other funds for distributions to the City of Casper for community impact assistance related to a state occupied facility in Casper and the Casper State Office Building project. The act also directs state agencies and the City of Casper to assess and develop recommendations on possible uses of multiple state-owned properties in Casper. This act appropriates state and other funds for use in constructing a mineral impacted road project, in the following amounts: $7,500,000 from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account; $15,000,000 from private and county funding sources; and $7,500,000 of funds from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. This act creates the UW Housing Task Force to review and provide recommendations for long-term plan, design, and construction of UW student housing and imposes a moratorium on sale of specified land . This act directs the net proceeds from a sale of the decommissioned state-owned liquor warehouse in Cheyenne to the State Building Commission Contingency Fund. This act appropriates $500,000 from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account to the Community College Endowment Challenge Account for use as matching funds for a Central Wyoming Community College outreach facility in Teton County. This act requires the State Building Commission to review security requirements of the Governor's Residence and to evaluate potential locations to construct a new Governor's Residence. The act appropriates $400,000 to the State Building Commission for related purposes. The act authorizes the State Building Commission to enter an agreement to sell the Governor's Residence upon specified conditions and it authorizes the Management Council and the Joint Appropriations Committee to sponsor legislation in the 2019 general session related to the Governor's Residence. Comments: Portions of this act are effective immediately. Otherwise, the act is effective July 1, 2018. This act requires multiple reports to legislative committees. This act creates the University of Wyoming Housing Task Force and Casper State Office Building Advisory Task Force with legislative mem bers appointed to each. The act appropriates funds to the Legislative Service Office for the legislative members thereof. Popular name: " CapCon 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
Last checked Aug 8, 8:09 PM
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about high spending levels and a large projected deficit, arguing that capital construction projects can be safely delayed when money is tight.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker finds it difficult to support the bill because they believe too many projects are unnecessary additions, comparing them to 'Christmas tree' ornaments rather than essential needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as it authorizes construction that will employ Wyoming workers and utilizes funds already saved or matched from federal sources to help a struggling construction sector.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to require applicants for loans from the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund to demonstrate they have sought other funding sources first, aiming to prevent reliance on this fund as a lender of last resort.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes entering into real estate contracts for selling the governor's residence before seeing the study report, citing fiscal responsibility and avoiding unnecessary effort on agreements that may not be approved.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker questions an amendment regarding loan interest rates, expressing concern that high costs might make the program inaccessible for cities and towns.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment regarding Casper College funding because it codifies a prior understanding and ensures private matching funds are used as agreed without changing general fund expenditures.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is a mistake given the state's significant structural deficit and uncertain financial future, arguing that capital construction should be postponed until fiscal conditions improve.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it creates jobs and economic opportunities in specific regions, noting that while fiscal concerns exist, stopping this particular legislation is not the right approach.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the bill by highlighting a specific project within it that will generate significant jobs and revenue for the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to ensure all projects share equally in potential future economic cuts rather than shielding education funding at the expense of other state initiatives.
H31
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that removing the Build Wyoming provision prevents low-interest loans from cities and counties because such investments do not generate a proper return on the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because it would eliminate loan programs that are essential for cities to repair streets, as no other funding agency exists to assist with asphalt repairs.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges resistance to the amendment because communities in his district need funding for infrastructure corrections that they cannot afford, and delaying repairs increases costs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports expanding loan access to all seven community colleges because they currently must rely on local bond issues that tax residents, whereas this bill allows them to secure state loans for necessary dormitory construction and renovation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to eliminate duplication of funding, noting that an existing loan program with over $52 million is already available for community college dormitories.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe it has been carefully vetted with no giveaways and that the project is necessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it was vetted by the people and ask colleagues to validate that voice.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because current low rates are unrealistic compared to other loan programs and failing to raise them would cause financial loss for the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund.
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment again, arguing that raising rates will result in unused funds and opportunity costs without any benefit to public purpose investments.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it treats public purpose investment as a sovereign fund return rather than an alternative to grant funding for communities.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes raising rates because it would prevent new construction and student enrollment, which are necessary for the economic benefits of the program.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because communities must pay for construction projects, requiring a proper interest rate to cover costs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because building facilities is necessary to attract students, and tying funding to enrollment trends prevents fulfilling that need.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because continuing to fund construction while enrollment numbers decline is akin to throwing money at a sinking ship.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the bill is necessary to clarify where funds from selling a liquor warehouse will go, ensuring they are directed to the state building commission for maintenance rather than returning to the liquor commission.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports a specific project within the bill because it is necessary for major maintenance repairs at correctional facilities, describing the components as simple and straightforward.
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues against an amendment by stating that removing unappropriated funding is wrong and will lead to increased taxation, urging the body to validate the voice of the people.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill by stating that the projects are necessary, have been closely reviewed with no waste, and addresses a building that is 36 years old.
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that all listed projects are needed and necessary, noting they follow a regular process for community colleges and will seek matching funds later.
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Corrected, Failed 2nd reading by Clem
Adopted 2nd reading by Freeman
Corrected, Failed 2nd reading by Madden
Corrected, Adopted 2nd reading by Zwonitzer
Failed 2nd reading by Piiparinen
Adopted 2nd reading by Nicholas
Failed 3rd reading by Steinmetz
Failed 3rd reading by Lone
Failed Committee of the Whole by Piiparinen
H Reported, H Conference Committee
H Adopted, S Adopted Conference Committee by Nicholas
Corrected, Adopted Standing Committee by HAppropriations
Adopted 2nd reading by Meier
Adopted 3rd reading by Kinskey
Adopted 3rd reading by Perkins
Divided 3rd reading by Perkins
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Perkins
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Perkins
Adopted 3rd reading by Perkins
Adopted 3rd reading by Perkins
Adopted Committee of the Whole by Burns
Adopted Standing Committee by SAppropriations