Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes spending money to start the project until a specific plan for it is presented.
Public statementFloor statement at 37:57 Watch the statement
Wyoming2022Enacted
SF0067
State Funded Capital Construction Act
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act directs rental income from unused portions of buildings used by the state trails program to be deposited into specific accounts, appropriates funds for various construction projects, and authorizes land purchases for the state trails program.
What it does
- Directs rental income from unused portions of any building used as quarters for the state trails program field office to be deposited equally into the Snowmobile Trails Account and the Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Trails Account.
- Appropriates funds totaling over $180 million for various construction projects managed by the State Construction Department, including community college projects and other state agency projects.
- Authorizes the University of Wyoming to use funds from the Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) for specific design and construction projects with a condition that matching funds are provided in a 1:1 ratio.
- Transfers any unspent funds from the Capitol Renovation and Restoration Account to the Capitol Square Preservation Account.
Who it affects
- State agencies involved in capital construction projects, such as the State Construction Department
- The University of Wyoming for specific design and construction projects
Limits and unknowns
- Some appropriations are subject to conditions that must be met before funds can be used.
- Details on specific projects funded by SIPA may vary based on decisions made by the University Board of Trustees.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA)
- A special account that provides funding for specific projects at the University of Wyoming.
- Capitol Square Preservation Account
- An account used to fund maintenance, preservation, and enhancement activities related to the capitol building and grounds.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Bill Summary - 22LSO-0352 Bill No.: SF0067 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 22LSO-0352 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0019 Chapter No.: 49 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: State funded capital construction. Subject: State funded capital construction. Summary/Major Elements: This act directs the deposit of rental income for portions of any building used as the quarters for the state trails program field office into the Snowmobile Trails Account and the Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Trails Account, in equal amounts. This act continuously appropriates funds from the Capitol Square Preservation Account for the maintenance, preservation, and enhancement of the capitol building and grounds, the capitol building extension, and the Herschler building. This act provides funding for state construction projects administered by the State Construction Department, including community college projects and other state agency projects, in the following amounts: $7,300,000 in General Funds; $62,428,183 in Federal Funds; and $121,074,773 in Other Funds. This act appropriates $58,632,000 from the Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) to the University of Wyoming for design and construction of projects. Of this appropriation, $50,000,000 SIPA is for three projects, Corbett natatorium, the west stands at War Memorial Stadium, and the college of law, in amounts to be allocated by the University Board of Trustees. The expenditure of this appropriation on these three projects is conditioned upon receiving matching funds in a ratio of $1.00 SIPA to $1.00 other funds. Any funds for the college of law are effective immediately. This act transfers any unappropriated funds in the Capitol Renovation and Restoration Account to the Capitol Square Preservation Account, effective immediately. This act appropriates $250,000 General Funds to the Capitol Square Preservation Account for planning, development, and construction of a display for the Wyoming state constitution, effective immediately. This act authorizes the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (Department) to purchase land and appurtenant buildings to provide quarters to the state trails program field office for the support of the state trails program. The act appropriates $1,400,000 from the Snowmobile Trails Account and $1,400,000 from the Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Trails Account to the Department for the purchase, effective immediately. Comments: Popular name: “State Capital Construction 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.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 8, 11:02 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker recommends approving the amendment because it adopts a phased approach and ensures Sweetwater County participates in funding the NEPA process, which is viewed as a county issue.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:53 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it uses general fund money for a study that should be handled by a committee in the interim, arguing there are better funding sources available.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:29 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an aye vote because he believes the sponsor has worked judiciously for constituents and that addressing alternative routes is beneficial statewide.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:52 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment due to personal ties to Cheyenne Frontier Days and a desire to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion at the event.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:18:15 Watch the statement
Chad Banks
H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because he believes the amendment should be broader and applicable to other rodeo grounds in the state, not just one specific facility.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:20:29 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an aye vote because the project offers relief from congestion and increases walkability during Cheyenne Frontier Days, providing immense benefit to the area.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:20:29 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a unique public-private partnership opportunity to improve safety, reduce transportation delays, and increase tourism access for Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:25:18 Watch the statement
Lloyd Larsen
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, suggesting instead that funds be used to relocate the governor's mansion and purchase land on the other side of the interstate for a more comprehensive solution.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:25:59 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it presents an opportunity to reduce transportation costs and improve safety for large crowds at a major event.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:59 Watch the statement
Mark H Baker
H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes the $3 million funding is a good use of money compared to other recent projects like an airport hangar, noting it includes a two-to-one match.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:37 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because he wants the $3 million allocated to his county's rodeo facility instead, suggesting an amendment to distribute funds equally among all counties.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:57 Watch the statement
Affie Ellis
S08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about appropriating $50 million without a clear understanding of project priorities.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:12:00 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment to allow university trustees to make their own priority decisions and ensure costs are calculated before construction begins.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:51 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the funding because Wyoming children can use swimming facilities even if they cannot participate in other sports, and citizens utilize the stadium.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:34:00 Watch the statement
Larry Hicks
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it requires a State Building Commission inspection to ensure the building is structurally sound and free of toxic substances, preventing the state from acquiring a liability.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:24:28 Watch the statement
Bill Landen
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it routes the project through an additional vetting process by the State Building Commission to ensure comfort that the state is acquiring an asset rather than a liability.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:25:38 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support because delaying the solution will cause costs to increase significantly due to compound interest.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:58:46 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as an act of contrition to fix a past mistake and resolve the issue, while warning against relying on actuarial projections in the future.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:02:00 Watch the statement
Larry Hicks
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a lesson on fiscal conservatism, noting that delaying action has resulted in a much larger financial burden.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:04:52 Watch the statement
Mike Gierau
D · S17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because firefighters and other first responders put their lives on the line to protect citizens.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:07:26 Watch the statement
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
11 roll calls
H Adopted SF0067JC001: 37-17-6-0-02022-03-07 · House37 yes 17 no
- Yes
- 37
- No
- 17
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 6
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 37
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrea LeBeauH33Andrew W SchwartzH23Barry CragoR · H40Bob NicholasR · H08Catherine R ConnollyH13Chad BanksH17Clark D StithH48Cyrus WesternH51Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21JD WilliamsR · H02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John Romero-MartinezH44Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Landon BrownR · H09Lloyd LarsenR · H54Mark S KinnerH29Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58RODRIG-WILLIAMSRobert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Shelly DuncanH05Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas J WaltersH38Trey SherwoodD · H14William D HendersonH41
No 17
Bill FortnerH52Charles J GrayH57Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Clifford M JenningsH30Dan LaursenR · H25Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Mark H BakerH60Marshall BurtH39Ocean AndrewR · H46Pepper OttmanR · H34Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Timothy P HallinanH32
S Adopted SF0067JC001: 25-4-1-0-02022-03-07 · Senate25 yes 4 no
- Yes
- 25
- No
- 4
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 25
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Wendy SchulerR · S15
Excused 1
S Concur:Failed 2-27-1-0-02022-03-04 · Senate2 yes 27 no
- Yes
- 2
- No
- 27
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
No 27
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Tom JamesS13Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Excused 1
H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-15-1-0-02022-03-03 · House44 yes 15 no
- Yes
- 44
- No
- 15
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 44
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrea LeBeauH33Andrew W SchwartzH23Art WashutR · H36Barry CragoR · H40Bob NicholasR · H08Catherine R ConnollyH13Chad BanksH17Clark D StithH48Cyrus WesternH51Dan LaursenR · H25Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19Donald E Burkhart JrH15Ember OakleyH55Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21JD WilliamsR · H02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John Romero-MartinezH44Joseph E MacGuireH35Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Kevin O'HearnH59Landon BrownR · H09Lloyd LarsenR · H54Mark S KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Robert WharffR · H49Sandy NewsomeH24Shelly DuncanH05Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas J WaltersH38Timothy P HallinanH32Trey SherwoodD · H14William D HendersonH41
No 15
Excused 1
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02022-02-28 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-10-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate20 yes 10 no
- Yes
- 20
- No
- 10
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 20
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Wendy SchulerR · S15
Amendment failed 10-20-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate10 yes 20 no
- Yes
- 10
- No
- 20
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 10
No 20
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Tom JamesS13Troy McKeownR · S24
Amendment failed 7-23-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate7 yes 23 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 23
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 7
No 23
Bill LandenR · S27Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Amendment adopted 23-7-0-0-02022-02-16 · Senate23 yes 7 no
- Yes
- 23
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 23
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Wendy SchulerR · S15
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02022-02-15 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 25-5-0-0-02022-02-14 · Senate25 yes 5 no
- Yes
- 25
- No
- 5
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 25
Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20Fred A BaldwinS14Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Wendy SchulerR · S15
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 49LSO
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0019 Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0019House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0019Senate
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0019LSO
- H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
- S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
- S Concur:Failed 2-27-1-0-0Senate
- S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-15-1-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-10-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
Changes
Amendments
13 stored
The amendment removes specific funding details for a capital construction project, reducing allocated funds and deleting certain lines from the budget.
This amendment removes a previous change to the bill and adds $15 million to the General Fund for a specific capital construction project.
The amendment adds a new section to provide $10 million for planning and constructing alternative routes parallel to Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County, aimed at reducing traffic congestion caused by mineral development.
The amendment adds funding for preserving and enhancing buildings at the Mil – Vet Memorial Museum in Wyoming.
The amendment adds an appropriation of $355,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for planning routes that could serve as alternatives to Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County.
The amendment adds five million dollars to the general fund for the Military Department to preserve and enhance buildings at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Wyoming.
The amendment modifies how funds are allocated for a specific capital construction project at the University of Wyoming, requiring the installation of a plaque acknowledging state funding.
The amendment adds a new section to provide grants for special event pedestrian transportation infrastructure at large rodeos.
The amendment modifies how rental income is handled and adds new provisions related to funding for capital construction projects, including a specific appropriation for planning and constructing a display for the Wyoming state constitution.
The amendment modifies a bill to include provisions for directing the deposit of rental income into specific accounts and authorizing the purchase of land and buildings for state trails program offices.
The amendment modifies how funds are allocated for a specific capital construction project at the University of Wyoming, requiring the installation of a plaque acknowledging state funding.
The amendment increases the funding for a specific capital construction project from $50 million to $100 million.
The amendment modifies certain sections of a bill related to state-funded capital construction by deleting specific lines and adding new provisions for funding and matching requirements.