Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explained that the vote change resulted from clearing up a misunderstanding regarding the difference between microbrewery and malt beverage licenses.
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Wyoming2020Did Not Pass
HB0249
Rules for State Investment in Real Property
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act allows the state to buy real property and related assets, sets rules for these purchases, requires reports and legislative approval before any agreement is made.
What it does
- Allows the state loan and investment board to investigate and purchase surface, subsurface, and mineral interests within Wyoming or neighboring states.
- Requires the board to conduct due diligence on fair market value and impacts of potential purchases.
- Specifies that purchases must follow prudent investor rules and be approved by the legislature before any agreement is signed.
- Creates a property tax reimbursement payment account for managing taxes related to purchased assets.
Who it affects
- The state loan and investment board
- Local governments receiving payments instead of property taxes
- Landowners selling real estate to the state
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass during its session.
- Requires legislative approval before any purchase agreement can be executed, which limits the board's immediate action without further legislative consent.
Plain language
Terms to know
- prudent investor rule
- A set of guidelines that require investors, including the state, to act with care and caution when making investments.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 11, 6:33 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure local communities have an opportunity for public input before any land purchase occurs.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because the bill acts as an unlimited blank check for retaining experts without proper legislative limits or sufficient information on the assets.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows the executive branch to evaluate potential land purchases and brings any purchase agreement back to the legislature for an affirmative vote, ensuring legislative oversight.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes Trona is not an energy sector asset, diversifying the portfolio further, and that the current owner's negative cash flow presents a buying opportunity.
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Scott M Clem
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker leans toward supporting the bill because he wants the legislature to have a seat at the table in determining criteria for any potential land swap or purchase rather than letting the board decide alone.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as it functions like a comparative market analysis to determine property value and options, while also providing an opportunity for the state to control its destiny rather than allowing international buyers.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he views this potential investment as similar to past state investments that successfully transformed Wyoming's economy and could be a future economic driver.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
6 roll calls
H Concur:Failed 0-59-1-0-02020-03-11 · House0 yes 59 no
- Yes
- 0
- No
- 59
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
No 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 KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Mike 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 H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Excused 1
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-3-1-0-02020-03-10 · Senate26 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 26
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 26
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Eli D BeboutS26Fred A BaldwinS14Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Wendy SchulerR · S15
Excused 1
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02020-03-05 · Senate4 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 4
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
H 3rd Reading:Passed 45-12-3-0-02020-02-28 · House45 yes 12 no
- Yes
- 45
- No
- 12
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 3
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 45
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Art WashutR · H36Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50Donald E Burkhart JrH15Evan 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 KinnerH29Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Scott M ClemH31Shelly DuncanH05Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46
No 12
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02020-02-25 · House6 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 6
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 53-4-3-0-02020-02-14 · House53 yes 4 no
- Yes
- 53
- No
- 4
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 3
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 53
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Art WashutR · H36Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clarence StyvarR · H12Clark D StithH48DAYTON-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 KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Shelly DuncanH05Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Official activity
Bill history
- S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
- H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
- H Concur:Failed 0-59-1-0-0House
- H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-3-1-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 45-12-3-0-0House
- H 3rd Reading:Laid BackHouse
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 53-4-3-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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The amendment adds a requirement for the board to hold at least one public meeting in Wyoming before purchasing property there.
The amendment changes the requirement for approving real property purchases from legislative adjournment to legislative approval.
The amendment adds a new requirement for reporting potential anticipated earnings from the assets to be purchased by the state, including details about the sources and types of these earnings.
This amendment makes several minor changes to the bill, including correcting terminology and adjusting wording in specific sections.
The amendment adds a requirement for the board to hold at least one public meeting in Wyoming if they are purchasing property there.
The amendment makes several minor changes to the bill, including correcting terminology and adjusting wording in specific sections.
The amendment removes a specific line from the bill on page 2, which was proposed by Representative Gray.
The amendment adds a requirement for public meetings in Cheyenne, Wyoming if state funds are used to purchase property there.
The amendment approves the adoption of Substitute No. 1 for HB 0249.
The amendment to HB0249 makes several technical changes to the bill's language regarding the purchase and management of state funds.
The amendment modifies the bill to require public notice and comment periods before purchases, change references from singular to plural where appropriate, and add provisions regarding federal grants and management of purchased assets.
The amendment limits the amount of money that can be spent from a specific account for purchasing real property assets.
The amendment modifies certain sections of HB0249 to clarify language, remove redundant text, and add requirements for public disclosure and legislative approval before purchasing real property assets.