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R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure clear lines of accountability and responsibility, arguing it is illogical to claim the elected treasurer lacks expertise while trusting a board.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports recording a vote on this issue because it is very important regarding one of the five elected officials.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports reinstating funding for the Rangeland Health Assessment Program to help ag producers in the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because increasing funding to the corpus shifts the earnings trajectory upward, making it a better approach.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the second division because it appears unreasonable to create a new fund without knowing how much money is available or having a plan from the Office of Tourism.
H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because the tourism account funds are intended for promoting tourism, not for creating an endowment.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting funding because similar programs have cost more to administer than they recovered, and this program is expected to do the same.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to cut funding because the program currently spends three dollars for every dollar recovered, adding to a deficit.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because current enforcement efforts target impoverished mothers who need state services rather than recovering funds from fathers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting funding, arguing that government programs generally do not make money and the focus should be on doing the right things rather than just dollars.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges resisting the amendment because fully funding the wildlife trust fund allows conservation projects to operate without using general fund dollars, thereby freeing up those funds for other government needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting funding because eliminating state support will force counties that rely on the system to request money from other sources.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges a no vote on the amendment because removing the funds will eliminate necessary resources for cyber security, software maintenance, and hardware issues.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues for removing funding because the Wild Link system has not worked since they arrived and continuing to fund a non-functioning project is wasteful.
H55
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal knowledge of law enforcement officers experiencing severe trauma, including witnessing suicides and being taken hostage, necessitating state-funded mental health support.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the Department of Health has existing authority to set parameters for a grant program that allows local agencies to define their specific needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide necessary state general funds as a match for federal Older Americans Act funding after learning that an anticipated waiver was not granted.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because local senior centers are eager to receive these funds and the favorable funding match is difficult to refuse given the benefits.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides an opportunity to cooperatively manage forests that have been mismanaged for a substantial period of time.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it is appropriate to use state influence on funded entities to stop their discrimination against the firearms industry.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it forces entities to choose between complying with federal requirements or losing a quarter million dollars in budget funding for a community service program.
D · H14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports adding a community development professional to help small towns with limited resources meet their unique economic needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it adds funding without a footnote specifying how the money must be used.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes reducing the ECA funding because inflation has increased energy and material costs, which schools need covered.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges resistance to removing ECA funds because schools need that money for hard costs like energy and books, which might otherwise come from classroom budgets.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports reducing the ECA to help address financial issues and live within means, citing that federal funds have created a flush system.
R · H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that moving funds from a grant program used by only 12 districts into the school foundation program would provide broader benefits to all districts and reduce taxpayer pressure.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they will vote no on the divisions based on the advice given by a previous speaker.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker requests a no vote because leaving money in the general fund prevents it from earning interest sooner than if swept into permanent funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it keeps funds liquid and flexible for potential future changes to a cash-based budget system.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to fully fund and solve the landfill remediation problem using available excess funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the programs protect groundwater, which they consider extremely important.
R · H18
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary funding to abate asbestos in an old elementary school, which is a prerequisite for its demolition and replacement with a new high school.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment to reallocate funds from a failed cryptocurrency staking program endowment to a new smart contract institute, as this aligns with what the donor is willing and ready to fund.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it builds on previous successes in creating high-paying jobs through technology initiatives and ensures state funds are only released if a private donor provides matching money.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it directly addresses previous concerns by ensuring funds are dedicated exclusively to teachers and classroom staff rather than being absorbed into general district budgets.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because retirees who left service decades ago are facing financial hardship due to inflation and lack of cost-of-living adjustments.
R · H49
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote on the bill because it directs excessive funds to permanent accounts for discretionary uses rather than fixing core deficits during an influx of cash.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because one of the qualifying programs requires individuals to file for bankruptcy, which is an undesirable outcome.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure bad actors are not encouraged by turning a blind eye to potential fraud resulting from the rapid distribution of funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows for a more professional hiring process, citing personal experience where failing to train a boss led to difficulties in replacing them with someone possessing necessary leadership skills.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because allocating ten percent of the budget to these projects without prior committee debate is insufficient, and he believes each item should be discussed separately in future sessions.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it insulates a new position from political influence, which they believe is necessary if such changes must be included in the budget.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he is uncomfortable placing money into permanent funds given current state needs and past experiences with volatile budget projections.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it is more appropriate to place funds into cash reserves for future committee review rather than locking them into permanent programs immediately.
D · H14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on a personal experience where an injury made it difficult to navigate his community due to a lack of accessible pathways.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment but plans to propose a change later regarding what he views as an inappropriate state-to-local funding match ratio.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against the amendment because similar efficiency measures were recently implemented, suggesting a no vote.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because department heads reported negative impacts from losing HR staff, urging legislators to listen to their concerns and vote no.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports resisting the well-intentioned amendment due to the critical nature of the current year for government operations.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it aligns with private sector practices of shifting personnel to achieve efficiency.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports dynamic message signs as a public safety benefit to direct traffic and warn of hazards during interstate shutdowns, citing high commerce losses.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes using general funds for signs, noting that federal rules restrict sign usage to safety purposes and the department already has sufficient funding from other sources.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the state is wasting money by training employees who then leave for other states due to inadequate pay, framing it as an economic issue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because a lack of snowplow drivers caused roads to remain unplowed during bad weather, preventing children from getting to school.
H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to protect state constituents' money by ensuring funds are properly managed while building out the new system.
R · H53
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because residential treatment centers are operating at a loss and risk closing, which would leave juveniles with no alternative but detention.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a culmination of work on juvenile justice, citing Wyoming's high youth confinement rates and the need for diversion funding.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that community college rodeo teams lack the financial support provided to university teams, making it difficult to recruit athletes without this funding.
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the amendment allows federal funds to be used for hiring staff to develop forest management plans, which aids in wildfire prevention.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it withholds tourism dollars from marketing and development, arguing that these funds should be deployed to attract visitors.
R · H18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he doubts it is economically feasible given that using carbon dioxide in concrete would require building millions of Empire State Buildings annually to utilize available emissions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to fund a backup accountant for the retirement system, citing the need for internal controls and redundancy in managing an $10.8 billion portfolio.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the request was previously denied by both the governor and the Appropriations Committee, and he believes they should respect that decision.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about constitutional issues regarding how students are selected via a lottery system rather than based on need.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment citing concerns that it violates Article 3, Section 36 regarding prohibited appropriations to entities not under state control.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it violates constitutional sections prohibiting donations and appropriations.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment despite constitutional concerns, arguing that previous restrictions have discriminated against specific groups and should be retired.
R · H25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it will change lives and attract families moving to the state by providing school opportunities.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a fantastic idea but cautions that it might be vetoed since similar legislation exists in another bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because updated bid estimates are lower than projected, allowing for a one million dollar cost savings in school capital construction.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports deleting a section to stop legislating in the budget and to honor a previous promise of a $4,000 stipend for teachers rather than reducing it.
H52
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because keeping a promise is important.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports keeping the funding because he believes wayfinding is a legitimate expense necessary for attracting tourists and properly showcasing the capitol.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that tourist funds are being used to finish wayfinding projects for school children and tourists, including modifying classrooms and creating exhibits, because general fund dollars should not be used.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting the funding again, arguing that the building will never be finished and continuous improvements are needed to make it a better educational and tourism piece.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting the funding to one million dollars, arguing that spending millions on gadgets is unreasonable given the claim that construction will never be finished.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker finds it troubling that the project is described as never finished and argues for rolling back funding to one million dollars, noting that simple signs or an app should not cost millions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because she believes visitors can see the statues more closely and appreciate their details when they are located downstairs in the extension rather than outside.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide one-time checks for elderly retirees who have not received cost-of-living adjustments in nearly two decades, helping them with expenses like property taxes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because paying retirement benefits from the general fund is considered bad policy and fundamentally incongruous.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because a physical wall is necessary to stop the influx of drugs and cartels, which negatively impacts Wyoming.
R · H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because events at the border impact Wyoming, and it is in everyone's best interest to help neighboring states ensure a safe place.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because Wyoming needs matching funds to apply for federal infrastructure projects, including water storage and road crossings.
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The amendment adds a new requirement for the State Treasurer's office to provide monthly updates on specific projects to certain committees.
This amendment changes how certain investments are managed by replacing a committee's role with that of the State Treasurer.
This amendment changes references to certain positions within the State Treasurer's office from 'executive officer' or 'chief financial officer' to more specific roles and adds a requirement for selected candidates to report to and serve at the pleasure of the state treasurer.
This amendment requires the Department of Administration and Information to save money by not refilling two vacant positions in fiscal year 2023 and returning the funds from these positions to a budget reserve account.
The amendment increases funding for the State Fair endowment account within the Department of Agriculture's budget by $10 million.
The amendment adds $3,000,000 to the Department of Revenue's Valuation Division for a property tax refund program.
This amendment reduces funding for the Attorney General's Law Office and removes a specific section related to the fund.
This amendment adds funding for investigating internet crimes against children, including new positions and support costs.
The amendment adds $25,000 to the Attorney General's budget for a statewide conference on suicides among first responders and developing a plan to address their risk of suicide.
The amendment proposes to add $300,000 to the Department of Audit's budget for an independent audit related to federal CARES Act funds distributed by the Wyoming Business Council.
The amendment increases funding for Cultural Resources within State Parks & Cultural Resources from $2.5 million to $5 million.
The amendment adds two new grant programs to provide funding for nonmotorized trails and transportation projects in Wyoming.
The amendment changes when a specific construction department funding becomes available.
This amendment adds funding and staff positions to support variable speed limit and dynamic messaging signs within the Department of Transportation.
The amendment adds $125,000 to the Department of Transportation's budget for purchasing five dynamic messaging signs for use on Interstate 80.
The amendment proposes to add an additional five percent salary increase for highway patrol personnel within the Department of Transportation's law enforcement division.
The amendment requires that all funds from a specific appropriation must be spent before any money is used from another account called the transportation information system account.
This amendment adds $808,807 to fund a cost study for psychiatric residential treatment facility provider rates.
This amendment adds $3,221,343 in both general fund and federal funds to the Department of Health's budget for developmental disability agency providers.
The amendment adds $2.1 million to the Department of Health's budget for suicide prevention services.
The amendment adds $60,000 to the Department of Family Services' General Fund for indigent burial or cremation expenses.
The amendment adds $200,000 to the Department of Family Services' budget for court-ordered social services.
The amendment adds $3 million to the Department of Family Services' budget for community juvenile services boards, with specific instructions on how these funds should be used over two fiscal years.
The amendment allows the forestry division to hire one additional employee when federal funds are available to cover all costs of that position, but requires the position to be eliminated if federal funding is no longer sufficient.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Tourism Board from $8,826,000 to $4,413,000.
The amendment adds funding for training physician assistant students in Wyoming through the WWAMI program.
The amendment changes a section of HB0001 to remove references to research and utilization, replaces it with new requirements for a feasibility study on using carbon dioxide in public works projects, and adds conditions for the effectiveness of the appropriation.
The amendment changes how funds are used at the University of Wyoming by removing a specific use for agricultural research and replacing it with support for excellence in ranch-related activities.
This amendment increases funding for other funds in the Retirement System Administration section of the budget by $225,637 and adds one full-time position.
This amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Business Council from both general funds and other specific funds in three different areas.
The amendment adds funding and positions to support a legal assistant and an attorney in District Attorney/Judicial District #7.
The amendment modifies percentages for funding categories in Wyoming's School Foundation Program.
This amendment changes how certain funds are transferred, requiring that any transfers first go to specific reserve accounts until those accounts reach their maximum allowed balances.
This amendment changes specific funding amounts for school capital construction projects.
This amendment removes provisions related to teacher incentive pay and modifies certain funding allocations within the education budget.
This amendment increases funding for employee compensation in several areas by changing specific dollar amounts.
The amendment reduces the amount of money transferred from the Wyoming Tourism Reserve Account for Capitol Wayfinding from two million dollars to one million dollars.
The amendment proposes a one-time retirement payment for individuals who started receiving benefits before July 1, 2021.
This amendment creates temporary funds to hold earnings from specific accounts until certain constitutional amendments are approved by voters, after which these funds will distribute earnings according to existing laws.
This amendment proposes to allocate $5 million from Wyoming's general fund to the state auditor's office for reimbursing Texas for building a border wall between the United States and Mexico.
This amendment adds a new section to provide an additional salary increase of seven percent to snow plow drivers classified as highway maintenance technician or specialist.
This amendment changes how unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account are transferred to other accounts based on their amount, with a condition that it only takes effect if another bill is enacted.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $1.2 million for a school voucher pilot project run by the state superintendent of public instruction.
This amendment changes specific amounts of money appropriated for employee compensation in a budget bill.
This amendment changes funding amounts for various accounts, reducing some funds and transferring others.
The amendment requires the Board of Equalization to report on residential property tax appeals to a joint committee.
The amendment removes a previous proposal and instead directs $2 million from the Wyoming tourism reserve to be used for improving exhibits and wayfinding in the capitol building and under the Herschler building, with some funds allocated specifically for refurbishing and relocating historical statues.
The amendment changes the threshold for transferring funds from a reserve account to the common school account within the permanent land fund, increasing it from 150% of the spending policy amount to 300% for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
The amendment requires transferring funds from the Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account to the legislative stabilization reserve account for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
The amendment establishes a center for smart contract research and development at the University of Wyoming with funding conditions and requirements.
The amendment adds $200,000 to support competitive rodeo teams at Wyoming community colleges.
The amendment adds a new requirement for $250,000 in funding to be released only after the attorney general certifies that the payment processor used by the Shop Wyoming program meets certain legal standards.
The amendment increases funding for community college state aid by $7,500,000 from the General Fund.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $75 million from the general fund to match federal infrastructure grants for Wyoming.
This amendment changes how unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account are transferred to different accounts based on their amount, with a special condition for transferring funds to Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship endowment fund if another bill is enacted.
This amendment changes how certain investments are managed and who has authority over a specific position related to those investments.
This amendment to HB0001 removes certain provisions related to funds and positions within the State Treasurer's office.
The amendment removes certain phrases related to officers from specific lines in Section 004 of HB0001, which deals with the State Treasurer's internal investments.
The amendment adds $70,000 to the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Division budget for rangeland health assessment program grants.
The amendment increases funding for the State Fair within the Department of Agriculture's budget by $5.2 million, with specific allocations to an endowment account and matching funds.
The amendment reduces funding for the Attorney General's Law Office and removes a specific section related to the fund.
The amendment adds $150,000 to the General Fund for a feasibility study on Wyoming becoming an agreement state with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for licensing nuclear materials.
This amendment changes a fee from twenty cents to one dollar in two specific sections of the bill.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $10 million from the general fund for planning and constructing alternate routes parallel to Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
The amendment adds $1 million to the Department of Health's Behavioral Health budget for grants to law enforcement agencies to create mental health programs.
The amendment adds new funding for matching funds with the Older Americans Act to help address increased nutrition services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This amendment adds a new condition to University of Wyoming's appropriations that it cannot use any funds for gender studies courses, academic programs, co-curricular programs, or extra-curricular programs.
This amendment removes a previous amendment related to state aid for the University of Wyoming and adjusts other sections accordingly.
This amendment removes a specific funding allocation for the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources and decreases another funding amount.
This amendment increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council within the General Fund by $280,500.
This amendment reduces funding for the School Foundation Program by $9.3 million and removes certain provisions related to other funds.
The amendment modifies how earnings from the Wyoming Education Trust Fund are distributed for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, directing them to the public school foundation program account instead of a separate account.
This amendment changes a budget transfer amount from $75 million to $150 million and modifies related language.
The amendment requires the state auditor to transfer six million dollars from the general fund to the municipal solid waste landfill remediation account.
This amendment modifies a section of HB0001 to change how funds are allocated for legal costs related to certain Indian tribe treaties.
The amendment adds funding for an alternative school in Lincoln County School District #1, increasing the total appropriation amount.
The amendment proposes to allocate funds for a smart contract research center at the University of Wyoming, requiring matching private donations.
The amendment adds a new section to provide a sales tax exemption for certain lodging services in Wyoming for residents during the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.
The amendment changes when certain transfers of funds must be made, delaying them until the end of the 2023-2024 biennium instead of making them immediately effective.
This amendment adds a new section to the budget bill that limits biennial appropriations from the general fund based on past revenue, and tasks a committee with reviewing cash balances and recommending statutory revisions for efficient budgeting.
The amendment proposes to allocate $23,100,000 for a recruitment and retention bonus program for certain school district staff members in Wyoming during the 2022-2023 academic year.
The amendment adds $400,000 to fund up to half of the costs for at-will contract positions in the forestry division working on federally funded forest management projects.
The amendment adds $177 million in federal funds to the Department of Health's budget for Medicaid expansion negotiations.
The amendment removes a previous amendment, creates an early childhood education account with $150 million from the general fund, and reserves certain lines for future use.
This amendment adds a new requirement for displaying composite pictures of representatives and senators in the Wyoming Capitol Extension.
This amendment changes how unappropriated funds in the budget reserve account are transferred to other accounts based on their amount.
This amendment removes previous amendments related to state treasurer investments, deletes certain lines from the bill text, and adds new language to support hiring a chief operations officer for financial expertise.
This amendment to HB0001 removes a specific funding amount for WyoLink under OTHER FUNDS and deletes certain lines related to WyoLink.
The amendment would add a new requirement for the Board of Medicine to revoke licenses of medical professionals who perform abortions, except in cases where it is necessary to save the woman's life or prevent serious physical harm.
The amendment adds a new requirement for school districts to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address teacher and staff shortages, including offering bonuses or salary increases.
The amendment adds $26,800,000 to education funding for school districts in Wyoming, with specific conditions on how the money can be spent.
The amendment adds a new program called the Hope scholarship that provides up to $3,000 per student for two school years, requiring equal matching funds from private sources.
The amendment adds a new section to redirect funds from the Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account to the legislative stabilization reserve account for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
This amendment changes how excess earnings from Wyoming's permanent mineral trust fund are distributed, directing them to a reserve account instead of another investment account for two fiscal years, and allows the governor to reduce school district maintenance payments if funds in a construction account are insufficient.
The amendment increases the threshold for transferring funds from reserve accounts to permanent funds and modifies rules for depositing excess revenues into the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund and the Common School Account within the Permanent Land Fund.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $7 million from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account to the Wyoming Military Department for preserving and enhancing the hangar 1 building and other related buildings of the Wyoming veterans memorial museum.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill's first page.
The amendment increases funding for the State Fair endowment account by adding $2.5 million from general funds and transferring an additional $500,000 from tourism reserve projects.
The amendment increases funding for the State Fair endowment account in Wyoming by $2.5 million from the general fund, requiring a one-to-one match with contributions received.
The amendment adds $500,000 from the Wyoming Tourism and Reserve Projects Account to the Department of Agriculture's State Fair Endowment Account.
The amendment adds a new provision to allocate $10 million from existing funds towards public infrastructure for commercial energy development.
The amendment adds a one-time retirement payment for certain individuals receiving pensions or benefits before July 1, 2021.
This amendment changes funding amounts for wildlife/natural resource trust and creates a new transfer to the legislative stabilization reserve account.
This amendment changes funding amounts for the Secretary of State's office within the General Fund.
This amendment to HB0001 makes several technical changes to various sections of the bill, including deleting certain phrases and inserting new wording in specific footnotes.