The amendment adds the consideration of changing technologies to the conditions for recalibrating the education resource block grant model.
Wyoming2020Enacted
HB0040
School Finance Recalibration Act
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In one sentence
The School Finance Recalibration Act creates a committee to study and recalibrate the education resource block grant model for K-12 schools, allowing use of consultants and requiring a report by December 31, 2020.
What it does
- Creates a select committee on school finance recalibration with members from both houses of the legislature.
- Requires the committee to study and recalibrate the education resource block grant model for K-12 schools.
- Allows the committee to work with professional consultants to complete the study.
- Requires the committee to report its findings and any necessary legislation by December 31, 2020.
Who it affects
- Members of the Wyoming legislature who will serve on the select committee.
- School districts and state agencies that must provide information to the committee.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not specify how changes will be implemented after the report is submitted.
- It is unclear what specific modifications may be recommended in the final report.
- The effectiveness of the recalibrated model depends on future legislative action based on the committee's recommendations.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Education Resource Block Grant Model
- A funding model used in Wyoming for distributing money to K-12 schools based on student needs and other factors.
- Select Committee
- A temporary committee created by the legislature to study a specific issue or topic, such as school finance recalibration.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Bill Summary - 20LSO-0105 Bill No.: HB0040 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 20LSO-0105 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0096 Chapter No.: 157 Prime Sponsor: Joint Education Interim Committee Catch Title: School finance - model recalibration. Subject: Recalibration of the school finance block grant model. Summary/Major Elements: The bill would create a select committee to oversee a K-12 recalibration study during the 2020 legislative interim to determine if modifications are necessary to ensure the model remains cost based in light of changing conditions, including changing technologies and modifications to law. The bill authorizes the Select Committee to work with consultant experts to complete the preliminary study and recalibration study. Comments: Requires a report to the legislature with any associated legislation. Appropriates funds to LSO for legislative salary, per diem and other Select Committee expenses. Creates a Select Committee with Legislative Members. Requires a Legislative Appointment to the Select Committee. 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
Why lawmakers voted
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
10 roll calls
S Adopted HB0040JC001: 26-1-3-0-02020-03-12 · Senate26 yes 1 no
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Yes 26
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Fred A BaldwinS14Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Larry HicksR · S11Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Lynn HutchingsR · S05Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tom JamesS13Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 1
H Adopted HB0040JC001: 48-9-3-0-02020-03-12 · House48 yes 9 no
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Yes 48
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60John WinterR · H28Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDLandon BrownR · H09Mark S KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Richard TassH40Robert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Shelly DuncanH05Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas J WaltersH38Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
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H Concur:Failed 12-47-1-0-02020-03-10 · House12 yes 47 no
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Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60John WinterR · H28Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDLandon BrownR · H09Mark S KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Stanley L BlakeH39Susan S WilsonH07Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Excused 1
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-0-0-02020-03-09 · Senate29 yes 1 no
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Yes 29
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Eli D BeboutS26Fred A BaldwinS14Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Lynn HutchingsR · S05Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tom JamesS13Wendy SchulerR · S15Wyatt AgarS20
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02020-03-04 · Senate5 yes 0 no
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S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02020-03-02 · Senate5 yes 0 no
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H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-5-1-0-02020-02-25 · House54 yes 5 no
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Yes 54
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Art WashutR · H36Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Charles J GrayH57Clarence StyvarR · H12Clark D StithH48Clifford M JenningsH30Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60John WinterR · H28Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDLAURSEN DANMark S KinnerH29Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Richard TassH40Robert A ClausenH06Roy H EdwardsH53Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Scott M ClemH31Shelly DuncanH05Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Excused 1
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02020-02-17 · House7 yes 0 no
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H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02020-02-13 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education 59-0-1-0-02020-02-10 · House59 yes 0 no
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Yes 59
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Art WashutR · H36Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Charles J GrayH57Clarence StyvarR · H12Clark D StithH48Clifford M JenningsH30Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60John WinterR · H28Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDLAURSEN DANLandon BrownR · H09Mark S KinnerH29Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Richard TassH40Robert A ClausenH06Roy H EdwardsH53Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Scott M ClemH31Shelly DuncanH05Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Excused 1
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 157LSO
- Became Law without Governor's Signature
- S President Signed HEA No. 0096Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0096House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0096LSO
- S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
- H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
- H Concur:Failed 12-47-1-0-0House
- H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-5-1-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
Changes
Amendments
10 stored
The amendment removes several Senate amendments from the bill.
The amendment changes how members are selected for a committee by specifying that there will be one representative from each house of the legislature instead of allowing each house to choose its own number of representatives.
The amendment removes a requirement for one senator to be included in the select committee on school finance recalibration.
The amendment adds a new advisory committee to assist the select committee on school finance recalibration with information and input from various stakeholders.
The amendment changes the original bill's process for recalibrating school funding models by adding a preliminary study phase before the main study.
The amendment adds a new requirement for the select committee on school finance recalibration to include one member from the Wyoming State Board of Education.
The amendment changes the composition of a committee related to school finance by adding one representative from the technology or manufacturing industry.
The amendment adds new sections to a bill about school finance that require a select committee to study educational programs and develop alternative frameworks with the help of an advisory committee.
The amendment adds a new section to the bill that requires the select committee to examine educational programs for schools established under Wyoming law and allows them to work with professional consultants.