General Government Reports Act
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Bill Summary - 22LSO-0443 Bill No.: HB0146 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 22LSO-0443 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0058 Chapter No.: 90 Prime Sponsor: House Appropriations Committee Catch Title: General government reports. Subject: Legislatively required reports and studies. Summary/Major Elements: The act consolidates various short-term legislatively required reports and studies related to governmental operations for the following entities on the following subjects: Governor's Office-Infrastructure Grants Governor's Office-Wyoming Innovation Partnership State Treasurer's Office-Transactions State Treasurer's Office-Operational Audit Recommendations State Treasurer's Office-Monthly Information Reports Wyoming Tourism Board-Quebec 01 Department of Corrections-Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programming Department of Corrections-Incentives and Alternative Sanctions Board of Equalization-Residential Property Appeals University of Wyoming-General Education Requirements Comments: Requires reports. Popular name: "Reports Bill." 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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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports concurrence because the bill adds a report on university education costs and incentives similar to one in the budget, noting that making it effective immediately is appropriate.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges a no vote because the measure is already included in the budget, calling it 'two bites at the apple,' and argues that more discussion is needed regarding incorrect information about the program's content.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports concurrence because the report is better placed in this bill than the budget, where it might be removed by the governor, and cites compelling testimony that the study would provide useful information.
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that requesting reports is necessary to monitor how appropriated funds are spent and ensure they align with legislative intent, despite the Chief Executive's preference against such requests.
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The amendment adds a new requirement for the Board of Equalization to report on residential property tax appeals by September 1, 2022.
The amendment removes a previous committee's changes to HB0146, which were related to government operations studies and reports.
The amendment changes a reference in the bill to include both Section 10 and Section 11 instead of just Section 10.
The amendment adds new reporting requirements for the University of Wyoming and changes the effective dates of certain sections of the bill.