Wyoming Government Efficiency Project
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Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0120 Effective : Immediately LSO No.: 18LSO-0337 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0070 Chapter No.: 112 Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Government efficiency project. Subject: Approval and funding of state government efficiency projects . Summary/Major Elements: The purpose of this bill is to create efficiencies in state government and to follow-up on recommendations made by the 2017 Wyoming Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, created by 2017 Senate File 156, 2017 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 183. This bill establishes the state savings and efficiency initiatives account from which the Governor can pay for state savings and efficiency related projects. The bill authorizes the Governor to accept proposals for project funding and specifies project types to which the Governor must give special consideration. Project proposals are encouraged to provide specific information about a proposed project to help evaluate the project's budget and potential, including information detailing how savings and/or revenues generated by the project can be identified and quantified. The Department of Administration and Information must identify and certify realized savings at the end of each fiscal year. Part of these certified savings can be used to provide awards to employees who helped create the savings. All other certified savings must be deposited into the state savings and efficiency initiatives account . The bill authorizes the Governor's creation of a Governor's grants office t o addr ess federal grant opportunities , and an annual ideas festival designed to generate ideas about new savings/efficiency projects. Comments: Creates a new program for funding state savings and efficiency projects. Semiannually, the Governor must report to the Management Council, the Joint Appropriations Committee , and the Wyoming Spending and Government Efficiency Commission. The Efficiency Commission must report annually to the Governor and to legislative committees. The bill appropriates $10 million to the state savings and efficiency initi atives account; appropriates $30 ,000 to LSO ; and appropriates $4,000 to the Governor's Office. The bill c ontinues the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission with 12 members, five of whom are app ointed by legislative appointment. 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 Sep 19, 6:21 AM
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explained that they removed language allowing agencies to keep a portion of savings because those amounts were not objectively quantifiable and often crossed agency lines. They replaced it with authority for the governor to establish procedures, while still allowing departments to reward employees or units up to $5,000 based on calculated savings.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendments because they remove cost-sharing incentives for agencies and create uncertainty about how efficiency savings are deposited.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that performance-based budgeting is ineffective because determining measurable outcomes takes too much time and the resulting information lacks value for agency missions. He believes agencies already perform similar strategic planning, so funding this study would distract from core efficiency goals.
R · H51
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe performance-based budgeting is ineffective, citing a previous failed attempt to implement it in their county where outcomes could not be determined.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe performance-based budgeting is ineffective, citing a previous failed attempt to implement it in their county where outcomes could not be determined.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe performance-based budgeting is ineffective, citing a previous failed attempt to implement it in their county where outcomes could not be determined.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes every agency is already required to report on outcomes and measures set by the governor, making this specific bill redundant. She argues that more work has already been done than what the current proposal asks for.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because the state is already doing more than the bill requires, and they want to allow the Joint Appropriations Committee to evaluate the value of the information being gathered before committing to the new structure.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because the state is already doing more than the bill requires, and they want to allow the Joint Appropriations Committee to evaluate the value of the information being gathered before committing to the new structure.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the state is already doing more than the bill requires and wants to wait for the Joint Appropriations Committee to evaluate the value of the information being gathered.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because the state is already doing more than the bill requires, and they want to allow the Joint Appropriations Committee to evaluate the value of the information being gathered before committing to the new structure.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe the state is already doing more than the bill requires and wants to wait for the Joint Appropriations Committee to evaluate the value of the information being gathered.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe it is a good idea and should be retained.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports his amendment to simplify the bill, add a sunset provision, and remove vague language regarding how savings are calculated. He argues that the current method for determining cost savings is subjective and difficult to map.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges voting against the amendment because he believes a dedicated project management office is necessary to integrate systems and change policies across agencies that lack time or staff. He also argues that centralizing grant applications can recover significant federal funds.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill as it continues the Government Efficiency Project, which aims to identify cost savings between $100 million and $200 million while improving public services through better personnel training, processes, and technology.
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Withdrawn 2nd reading by Henderson
Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Schwartz
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Nicholas
Failed Standing Committee by HAppropriations
S Adopted, H Adopted Conference Committee
Adopted Standing Committee by SRevenue