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Official record
Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0002 Effective : Multiple Dates LSO No.: 18LSO-0308 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0018 Chapter No.: 24 Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Legislative budget. Subject: Provides appropriations for the L egislature fo r the 2019-2020 fiscal biennium . Summary/Major Elements: This act: Provides appropriations for the operation of the legislative branch of government. Provides appropriations for the Legislative Service Office (LSO), session staff and legislators’ salaries, per diem, mileage and any statutory benefits. Provides for administrative costs of the LSO, legislative sessions, interim activities, and publication of session laws and statutes. Provides for legislative dues to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Energy Council and Council of State Governments. Special appropriations in this act include: Carry over of previous appropriations for consultants for K-12 funding ; Carry over of previous appropriations to the L egislature for the 2017- 2018 biennium ; Management Council contingency ; Legislative travel related to economic development and attendance at the State Treasurer’s conference on investment of state funds; Appropriation for new legislator training; Appropriation for legislative participation on committees and task forces. Comments: Sections 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 are effective im m ediately. The remainder of the act is effective July 1, 2018. 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, 11:49 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to emphasize training needs but notes that a training program has already been implemented with in-house and out-of-state components.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to demonstrate that staff training is a priority for the legislature.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment as premature because the committee can handle these needs within its current budget and schedule or request extra meetings later if necessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports including the funding in the bill now for transparency and to encourage a process known to be needed over the next two years, rather than waiting for a management request.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because a $20,000 increase to the out-of-state budget is insignificant compared to the total $7.5 million legislative budget.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because constituents want to know how representatives vote and believes it is time for increased transparency.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to display votes on electronic boards for transparency while noting that actual desk voting requires a separate body decision.
R · H51
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is an opportune time during renovations to implement a system that increases transparency and speeds up voting.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it builds in necessary deliberation and provides transparency by mirroring existing roll call information on monitors.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is time to modernize for full transparency.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it promotes transparency for constituents and the public by allowing them to view votes on video monitors, rather than changing how legislators vote.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they feel pressure during roll call votes and believe increased transparency is necessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure funds are available for software interfaces so monitors can display bill information and votes when returning to the Capitol.
Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
3 stored
Failed 2nd reading by Laursen
Adopted 3rd reading by Clem
Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer