Creating Memorials for Military Training Accidents
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Bill Summary - 21LSO-0113 Bill No.: HB0018 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 21LSO-0113 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0007 Chapter No.: 15 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: Military training memorials. Subject: Authorizing memorials to be erected to commemorate deaths from military training exercises. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes the creation of memorials to commemorate military members who died in accidents during training exercises in Wyoming during United States involvement in overseas wars and conflicts. The memorials shall specifically honor the known crash sites located at Shirley Basin, Edgerton and Bomber Peak. The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, in cooperation with the Wyoming Military Department and appropriate nongovernmental organizations, may design and create the memorials. The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources shall consult with the Wyoming Department of Transportation to identify the placement of the memorials in appropriate locations accessible to the public along public roads, highways or parking areas. The act authorizes using private funds or funds from other non-state entities for the memorials and prohibits the expenditure of state funds. 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.
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R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows private donations to fund memorials rather than using state funds, which aligns with a need to seek alternative funding sources.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it limits funding allocation and appropriation by specifying three sites, which improves the legislation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is not the right time to spend money on memorials for a small number of travelers when funds are needed for other groups.
H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it promotes economic diversification by attracting tourists and international visitors interested in aviation history.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is important to honor veterans using surplus funds through a public-private partnership without burdening taxpayers.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe using taxpayer dollars for memorials is not a responsible use of funds, even though honoring service members is important.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to save state money, citing constituent feedback that funds should be prioritized for jobs and essential agency needs rather than memorials.
R · H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because feedback from military constituents in their district indicates they do not want state funds used for this purpose.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the bill provides necessary flexibility for future private partnerships without requiring immediate spending.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they are concerned about future priorities and do not want state funds potentially directed toward memorials before other needs.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a measure of fiscal responsibility, arguing that future plans should not be made if mineral revenues supporting the state are uncertain.
R · H53
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on the principle that memorials should remain private sector initiatives rather than involving government funding.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe sending a signal that small discretionary programs are unaffordable is unnecessary, especially given support from veterans and prior committee approval.
R · H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because veterans and their families in their district have expressed that memorials should be funded by private donations rather than state money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they are concerned about having to explain why money was spent on signs while families lacked funds for child care, unless it is confirmed that only federal dollars not available for other uses will be used.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe current economic conditions require focusing on immediate needs rather than long-term projects, especially when funds intended for specific relief purposes might be diverted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they were satisfied with answers regarding whether funds would come from DOT or COVID money.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it creates an unnecessary government burden on taxpayers for memorials that can be funded privately or through existing agency systems.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates a new financial burden on the state for memorials that were previously fully funded by private groups, and raises concerns about future maintenance costs if volunteer organizations cease to exist.
R · H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the bill because a plaque already exists for the last training accident involving a Wyoming resident, making the legislation unnecessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill on principle because it could divert excess funds away from reopening currently closed rest stops, which they believe should be prioritized.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the appropriation in the bill due to concerns about YDOT's existing maintenance funding backlog, despite supporting the intent of honoring history.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it elevates awareness of military sacrifices across the state, representing citizens in honoring those who paid the ultimate price.
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The amendment changes the bill to allow for donations from private sources or nonstate entities for military training memorials in Wyoming.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill that relates to honoring military members who died in training accidents.
The amendment changes who is responsible for creating military training accident memorials in Wyoming by involving a different state department and adding specific locations.
The amendment to HB0018HS001 changes the wording and funding details related to military training memorials in Wyoming.