General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2025-2026
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0491 Bill No.: HB0001 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 24LSO-0491 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0050 Chapter No.: 118 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: General government appropriations. Has Report: Yes Subject: Budget Bill for FY2025-2026 Fiscal Biennium. (Revised 4/3/2024) Summary/Major Elements This bill contains the following appropriations: Total Appropriations*: General Fund (GF) Appropriations and Transfers $3,441,836,902* Federal Fund (FF) Appropriations: $2,067,944,830 School Foundation Program Account (SFP) Appr: $2,679,452,787 Other Fund (OF) Appropriations: $2,748,746,109 [Reduced by Governor's Veto] $2,746,246,109 Total Appropriations in Budget Bill: $11,039,670,956 [Reduced by Governor's Veto] $10,935,480,628* *Note: These totals reflect the final appropriations in the Budget Bill, including a reduction of $12,290,328 GF related to Section 2, Section 048, footnote 12 and the enactment of 2024 Senate File 0019. [GF and Total reduced for deappropriation.] Total Authorized Positions: 7,360 7,384 ( 7,125 7,149 full-time ** and 235 part-time) [Increased by Governor's Veto] **Note: One (1) full-time equivalent position is time-limited to fiscal year (FY) 2025. General Government – This bill contains appropriations for executive branch and judicial branch agencies for the FY2025-2026 biennium, provides for duties and conditions relating to these appropriations, redirects revenues for the period of the budget, and provides for reports related to the appropriations. A condensed overview of large agencies and programs follows: Department of Health – This bill includes appropriations of $2.233 billion ($992.1 million GF; $1.026 billion FF; $214.7 million OF). The bill includes the ability to carry over up to $70.0 million GF from the 2021-2022 biennium and the 2023-2024 biennium to the 2025-2026 biennium. K-12 Education – This bill includes appropriations of $1.880 billion SFP for school districts, including an external cost adjustment for professional and nonprofessional labor, utilities/energy and educational materials. The bill includes $176.1 million SFP for school district major maintenance in the State Construction Department and $338.6 million SFP for school capital construction in Section 313. Higher Education – This bill includes appropriations of $268.3 million ($265.5 million GF; $1.9 million FF; and $846,000 OF) to community colleges and appropriations of $503.7 million ($484.7 million GF and $19.0 million OF) to the University of Wyoming. Additionally, the bill appropriates $15.0 million for the Wyoming Innovation Partnership to the Governor’s Office, $93.1 million for major maintenance, $40 million for University of Wyoming research, $4 million for University of Wyoming inflation, $9.3 million Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) for community college matching funds in Section 312 and $2.5 million GF for higher education scholarships in Section 327. Department of Corrections – This bill includes appropriations of $290.1 million ($271.1 GF, $451,529 FF and $18.5 million OF) to the Department of Corrections. Department of Family Services – This bill includes appropriations of $328.5 million ($160.8 million GF; $150.7 million FF; and $17.0 million OF) to the Department of Family Services. Various additional provisions: Provides for a land exchange between the Military Department and the Board of Land Commissioners pursuant to Section 007, footnotes 3 and 4. Provides carryover appropriations to the Governor’s Office, Public Defender, State Construction Department, Wyoming Community College Commission, Supreme Court, and University of Wyoming, pursuant to Section 303, effective immediately. Appropriates $168.3 million SIPA for major maintenance, and $100,000 GF for major maintenance at Ranch A, pursuant to Section 308. Provides appropriations of net $154.4 $151.8 million ($55.8 million FF and $98.5 $96.0 million OF) for capital construction, pursuant to Section 3 and Section s 337 and 340 . [Totals reduced by veto of Section 340.] Modifies the distribution of severance taxes and federal mineral royalties for FY 2025 and FY 2026 in excess of the January 2024 Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) revenue forecast, pursuant to Sections 314 and 315. Provides an appropriation of $40.0 million GF to the University of Wyoming for research matching funds, pursuant to Section 316. Provides an appropriation of $9.4 million GF to the University of Wyoming and subsequently the Wyoming Energy Authority to match research grants, pursuant to Section 317. Provides an appropriation of $5.9 million GF and commensurate appropriations from FF and OF for employee compensation for vacant positions, pursuant to Section 319. Provides an appropriation of $150,000 GF for an external consultant review of investment benchmarks and performance compensation, pursuant to Section 320. Provides $100.0 million from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) for large energy project matching funds, pursuant to Section 323. Provides an appropriation to the Common School Account within the Permanent Land Fund (CSPLF) for any proceeds resulting from the sale of the Kelly Parcel, pursuant to Section 324. Provides $33.3 million ($28.7 million GF; $2.6 million FF; $2.0 million OF) for enterprise inflation, pursuant to Section 326. Provides an additional $9.2 million GF for employee compensation and commensurate appropriations from FF and OF, pursuant to Section 329. Provides an appropriation of $10.0 million SFP for K-12 school district mental health service grants, pursuant to Section 331. [Vetoed, in part, by the Governor.] Provides authorization for one (1) charter school in the western half of Wyoming, pursuant to Section 332. The Governor vetoed language specifying this charter school shall be in addition to the four (4) charter schools authorized by law. [Vetoed, in part, by the Governor.] Reappropriates up to $3.4 million for demolition of storage and replacement of buildings, pursuant to Section 335. Reappropriates unexpended, unobligated monies from 2023 for purposes of the Riverton state office building renovation project, pursuant to Section 336. Provides that unexpended, unobligated American Rescue Plan Act direct funds revert and are appropriated to the Governor’s Office, pursuant to Section 341. Authorizes the Governor to use the fire protection revolving account, public welfare emergency appropriation and to borrow up to $20 million from the LSRA for fire suppression on State Military Department lands, pursuant to Section 343. Repeals prior Session Laws and deappropriates $89.4 million GF, pursuant to Section 399. Summary (list) of major appropriations and transfers between accounts/funds: Transfer $119.5 million GF to the SIPA, pursuant to Section 300(c); Transfer $16.9 million GF to Water Development Account I, pursuant to Section 300(j) effective immediately; Transfer $5.0 million GF to the Wyoming State Museum Construction Account, pursuant to Section 300(k); Transfer $2.3 million GF to the Capitol Square Preservation Account, pursuant to Section 300(m) effective immediately; Transfer $10.0 million GF to the 988 System Trust Fund Account, pursuant to Section 300(o). Transfers for savings: Transfer $100.0 million GF to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund (PWMTF), pursuant to Section 300(d); Transfer $40.0 million GF to the PWMTF Reserve Account, pursuant to section 300(e) effective immediately; Transfer up to $215.1 million to the CSPLF Reserve Account from SFP revenues, pursuant to Section 300(g); Transfer of $20.0 million GF to the Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship Endowment Fund, pursuant to Section 300(h). Reports and submissions required by this bill: Report by the Governor’s Office on the Wyoming Innovation Partnership pursuant to Section 001, footnote 7; Report by the University of Wyoming on medical education and training for Wyoming students pursuant to Section 067, footnote 13; Reporting from the State Construction Department on the funding of school capital construction projects pursuant to Section 313(h); Reporting from the Office of the Governor on energy matching funds pursuant to Section 318, amending Section 321(e) of the 2022 Budget Bill; Reporting by the Office of the Governor on proposed expenditures for large energy project matching funds pursuant to Section 323; Reports from school districts receiving mental health service grants pursuant to Section 331; [Vetoed, in part, by the Governor.] Reporting from the Governor on American Rescue Plan Act fund expenditures pursuant to Section 341. The following studies are required by this bill: Major maintenance for Oil and Gas Conservation Commission-owned facilities, pursuant to Section 055, footnote 1; Statewide study of gaming in Wyoming pursuant to Section 038, footnote 1; Study completed by an external consultant on investment benchmarks and performance compensation pursuant to Section 320; Study of the state budget system pursuant to Section 321. The Governor vetoed the following provisions that were not overridden: Various sections throughout deleting the phrase “as a condition of this appropriation”; Section 2, Section 001, portions of footnote 10 requiring a feasibility study of the lifesaver program; Section 2, Section 001, portions of footnote 11 pertaining to border state law enforcement efforts; Section 2, Section 010, portions of footnote 2 pertaining to Wyoming agriculture in the classroom; Section 2, Section 010, footnote 4(b) related to an appropriation from the Game and Fish fund; Section 2, Section 015, portions of footnote 3 pertaining to distribution method for child advocacy center grants; Section 2, Section 024, portions of footnote 2 pertaining to the intent of the legislature for inclusion of the We the People program in the standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium; Section 2, Section 024, portions of footnote 3 pertaining to the intent of the legislature for inclusion of the humanities initiative grants in the standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium; Section 2, Section 024, portions of footnote 4 pertaining to the intent of the legislature for inclusion of the Wyoming centennial farm and ranch program in the standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium; Section 2, Section 048, portions of footnote 16 pertaining to planning and demolition at the Wyoming state hospital; Section 2, Section 049, portions of footnote 5 pertaining to the transfer of the early childhood integrated data system; Section 2, Section 049, portions of footnote 8 pertaining to room and board reimbursement rates; Section 2, Section 057, portions of footnote 1 pertaining to the transfer of the early childhood integrated data system; Section 2, Section 067, portions of footnote 12 pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion program, activity or function; Section 2. Section 091, portion of footnote 3 pertaining to contracting with only Wyoming domiciled entities and related portion of Section 300(n); Portions of Section 303(a), (g) and (h) related to carryover appropriations; Section 307 (Personal Services Transfers) and references to Section 307; Section 310 (Limitation on Salary Increase) and references to Section 310; Portions of Section 313(b), (h) and (j) related to school capital construction; Portions of Section 323(e) (Large Project Energy Matching Funds) pertaining to the definition of large project and the state’s participation; Portions of Section 324(b)(v) (Board of Land Commissioners – Sale Authorization and Disposition of Proceeds) to remove the word “shall”; Portions of Section 329 (Employee Compensation) pertaining to distribution of specified amounts to executive branch agencies, the University of Wyoming, the Community College Commission, and the Supreme Court; Section 330 (Executive Branch Position Savings and Fund Deposit); Portions of Section 331 (K-12 School District Mental Health Service Grants) to remove the words “district”, “districts”, and “to districts”; Portions of Section 332 (Charter School in Western Wyoming) to remove the words “addition to”; Section 340 (Recreation Center Capital Construction Grant); Section 341(c) (American Rescue Plan Act – Reappropriation and Appropriation) in relation to the Wheatland tank replacement project; Portions of Section 342 (Wyoming Spanish-American War Monument) in relation to the transfer or expenditure of the appropriation and the intent of the legislature for inclusion in the standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium. Comments: Portions of this bill are effective immediately. Except where otherwise indicated, this bill is effective July 1, 2024 as specified in Section 400. Requires reports as specified above. Popular name(s): “Budget Bill”; “General Appropriations of Government” 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
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because providing a temporary tax reduction will cause property taxes to spike significantly the following year, creating instability for taxpayers.
R · H35
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a necessary step to deliver immediate relief to people who are hurting, even if it does not follow a perfect long-term plan.
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a short-term measure to provide immediate financial relief and show constituents that the legislature is addressing their concerns.
R · H05
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The lawmaker supports the amendment to fund critical repairs on an irrigation tunnel, which is essential for local farmers and communities that rely on its water flow.
H02
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because maintaining this infrastructure is a role government must fulfill when individuals cannot do it alone.
R · H54
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment, urging members to follow the standard procedure by waiting for the dedicated water bill rather than using this appropriation.
R · H58
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as an infrastructure project necessary for ranchers and farmers to have successful crops.
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a call for a Constitutional Convention to impose fiscal restraints and limit federal government power.
R · H07
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it implements a grant program using funds that are already created and available in the account.
R · H09
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes lowering the spending policy will create unintended shortfalls rather than solving real problems.
D · H16
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because restricting spending from the corpus would force the state to raise taxes on taxpayers.
R · H52
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because reducing current spending allows more money to go back into trust funds, building a larger corpus for future generations.
R · H36
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary authority for a task force to hire consultants using existing operational funds.
R · H18
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The lawmaker argues that a specific paragraph regarding bill precedence does not belong in this amendment and recommends removing it to allow debate on the rest of the measure.
R · H03
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides options for both materials and personnel, preferring to send financial resources rather than risking lives.
H33
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The lawmaker opposes the programs because she believes they aim to permanently change how people think, which contradicts critical thinking and independent thought.
R · H53
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The lawmaker supports the amendment by asking colleagues to consider their own responsibility as elected officials to weigh in on decisions affecting their constituents.
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes these programs teach youth and society how to be racist.
R · H50
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The lawmaker supports division one because she believes passing it sends a message of disappointment regarding the policies being pushed by the university.
R · H47
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The lawmaker votes no because he believes competing with private banking industry is a disadvantage and questions if this provides the best return on investment.
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a way to encourage young home buyers in an aging society, noting it has been done before.
R · H52
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The lawmaker votes no because the amendment picks winners and losers, arguing that tax cuts would be a better way to give back to people.
R · H46
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The lawmaker urges a no vote because while government can provide money, it cannot increase housing supply, which could drive prices higher.
R · H17
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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a good opportunity to entice professionals with paid licenses to stay in Wyoming and build roots.
H02
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The lawmaker supports deleting funding because he believes keeping the capital open on weekends is not a wise use of money given the low number of visitors.
D · H14
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The lawmaker supports keeping funding because he believes the people's house should be open for constituents and visitors to learn state history.
R · H05
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The lawmaker supports reducing funding because he believes taxpayer money should not be used to fund private businesses, especially when it creates direct competition with established local enterprises.
R · H06
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the military department needs the current land configuration to maneuver effectively.
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes economic development projects make small communities more livable and business-friendly, which helps attract new businesses to the state.
R · H09
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The lawmaker urges a no vote on the amendment after reviewing a map that clarified how swapping land pockets would improve training area efficiency.
R · H04
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The lawmaker opposes including the land swap in the budget bill because it was introduced too late for proper vetting and public discussion, suggesting a separate bill process instead.
R · H18
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The lawmaker proposes reducing funding for a facility project to just a study because the full cost and liabilities of the multi-phase development are unknown.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports adding positions because the judicial branch is significantly understaffed compared to other states given their high workload, and judges no longer have time for administrative duties due to increased case loads and technology issues.
H19
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The lawmaker supports preserving specific buildings at the old state hospital in Evanston to allow for economic development and historic restoration by the city.
R · H11
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because the behavioral health service manager position is critical for overseeing the transition of treatment courts to the judicial branch and implementing diversion programs.
R · H40
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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure consistency with language passed last year regarding exceptions for rape and incest in abortion funding restrictions.
R · H22
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The lawmaker supports the amendment to increase funding for children with special needs from birth through age six.
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it has been part of the budget for over 30 years to ensure high-quality services.
R · H31
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The lawmaker argues that allowing the department to decide between quality and quantity is more important than maintaining prescriptive limits.
R · H54
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows real-time verification to prevent fraud and provides an opportunity to test a program that can be removed if ineffective.
D · H13
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The lawmaker urges support because this provides additional funding for families not currently served by existing school lunch programs.
R · H09
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The lawmaker supports the study because it is an education issue critical to reading outcomes, noting that experts consistently recommend pre-kindergarten as a solution.
R · H39
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The lawmaker supports reducing the appropriation to save money.
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The lawmaker opposes reducing the funding because community colleges need inflation adjustments to raise wages and support their budgets.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding community colleges from the general fund so counties that do not pay property taxes can still support their regional college.
R · H35
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The lawmaker asks for an affirmative vote on the amendment.
R · H34
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The lawmaker supports early education based on experience seeing children stressed and labeled as behind when they lack pre-kindergarten preparation for increasingly rigorous kindergarten curricula.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment citing a university study showing that statewide public pre-k programs had negative effects on educational outcomes.
D · H45
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The lawmaker supports funding pre-k because it is cost-effective, reducing future spending on criminal justice and social programs while helping students succeed.
R · H37
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The lawmaker encourages support for the expenditure to honor veterans and utilize tourism-generated funds, noting that the money comes from tourists rather than general state revenue.
H21
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The lawmaker urges a no vote because the amendment would remove grant dollars from communities intended to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
D · H16
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The lawmaker urges a no vote because cutting funding for the 250th anniversary celebration is a terrible idea that would discourage people from celebrating in Wyoming.
H42
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The lawmaker votes yes because he believes there is no use for the funds if they cannot be used for fireworks.
R · H58
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The lawmaker supports the cut because people are suffering from rapid inflation and he believes the state does not need to spend all that money.
R · H07
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because taking away funding as a punitive measure for treating certain patients sends the wrong message and is not the proper method.
D · H23
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The lawmaker urges an affirmative vote because withholding funding from medical providers based on social policy restricts their professional freedom and autonomy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment by stating that if medical professionals wish to perform these procedures, they should use their own money rather than state funds.
R · H29
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The lawmaker opposes using state funds for these procedures because constitutional provisions require the legislature to maintain control over agencies receiving public money and defend morality.
H33
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because family medicine residents should not be trained to perform treatments outside their scope of practice, especially when protocols are based on social activism rather than science.
R · H26
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The lawmaker advocates for a favorable vote based on their personal participation in the FFA program, which taught them skills like welding and woodworking.
R · H34
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The lawmaker suggests monitoring the situation before acting due to concerns about potential litigation regarding these procedures.
R · H47
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The lawmaker supports the amendment regarding a gaming study, stating that it is a good and well-warranted idea.
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The lawmaker supports immediate funding because delaying will result in higher costs due to inflation, while waiting for uncertain federal funds risks the facility falling into disrepair.
R · H40
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because waiting for federal funds could take years or never happen, and delaying will only increase construction costs due to inflation.
R · H35
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The lawmaker argues the amendment is unnecessary because moving funds to a new savings account simply shuffles money around without adding value, and suggests that if construction is needed, it should be funded directly rather than saved for later.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because hearing is nearly impossible in the Appropriations room, requiring members to frequently ask speakers to speak up.
R · H04
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The lawmaker opposes spending on acoustic studies because constituents have not complained about acoustics but regularly complain about the inability to see or hear votes.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it provides matching dollars, which he describes as a win-win for both the state and community colleges.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the funds were originally allocated to support a specific project and should be used to grow endowment funds for community colleges rather than being returned.
R · H18
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The speaker urges voting for the amendment to return money that was originally in the general fund back into state savings.
R · H01
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment to avoid litigation and ensure school districts are treated fairly according to statutory requirements.
R · H39
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The lawmaker argues for building new schools now rather than waiting, suggesting that saving money and making intelligent decisions prevents future crises.
R · H22
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The speaker opposes the amendment because many schools are already over capacity and in desperate need of attention.
R · H07
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because education costs are rising rapidly and require faster funding growth than what this proposal offers.
H42
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it maximizes savings for the state's long-term future by directing more funds into the permanent mineral trust fund without reducing current school funding.
R · H37
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The lawmaker supports the amendment to incentivize industrial development and supply chain diversification in Wyoming by providing funding for future economic planning.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is necessary to bring vacant positions up to market value in order to successfully recruit and retain employees.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe 90% of the 2022 market rate is insufficient to attract quality employees in today's job market.
H02
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe funding at 90% of market rate will be more than sufficient given that it applies to the current cycle rather than older data.
H49
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The lawmaker supports reducing the funding amount because they believe it is the legislature's duty to appropriate funds directly, citing a lack of transparency regarding where hundreds of millions in previous executive-funded projects have gone.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the governor needs access to these funds for large energy projects that require matching money, citing a specific example of advanced technology development that could save the coal industry.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses a critical problem in southwest Wyoming, though he believes this specific issue should be debated in its own bill rather than within the budget.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment removing the sale from the budget because she believes selling the land is a prudent financial decision to fund education, which is the primary purpose of these trust lands.
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes passing it provides the governor with necessary options and tools to make good decisions for Wyoming.
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes selling the land means permanently losing a birthright and that preserving hunting rights is insufficient to justify giving up full control.
H21
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the Kelly Parcel is a special place that should never be sold and represents one of the state's best savings accounts.
R · H29
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes land is of paramount importance and some things should not be for sale.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker is undecided on how he will vote because he believes making such an important decision late at night with tired legislators creates poor optics for the public.
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes nearly 10,000 constituents have indicated that selling the land is the right decision.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the land should be part of a national park and that being an American citizen takes precedence over state interests.
H55
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she argues that keeping the land is not a good financial investment compared to selling it for $100 million and investing those funds.
R · H01
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The lawmaker supports the amendment by citing high costs per hookup in remote areas, indicating there are no known cost-effective alternatives to bring broadband to these regions.
R · H17
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The lawmaker urges support for the amendment to upgrade technology in rural Wyoming, comparing this effort to previous government requirements that brought telephone lines to ranches.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it introduces an expenditure with no known cost, arguing such policy decisions should be handled through separate bills rather than in the budget.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing it makes better use of teacher and student time by adding instructional hours to the school year.
H19
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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because constituents in his district are requesting a delay in the demolition project funded by this appropriation.
H42
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The lawmaker supports the amendment to prevent departments from using funds allocated for vacant positions to give raises, arguing this maintains legislative control over state funding decisions.
R · H03
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because constituents are concerned about security on major highways and a humanitarian crisis involving drugs, believing funding demonstrates tangible commitment.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports a technical correction amendment that separates funding for drinking water and clean water state revolving funds into distinct accounts.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it would require employees to pay more.
R · H07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding the repair and refurbishment of the Wyoming Spanish American War Memorial, which was improperly erected and needs work before being replaced.
R · H36
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The lawmaker supports funding consultants for the State Shooting Complex task force, arguing that involving match organizers in the design phase will make them more likely to bring matches to the facility.
H55
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it offers a unique opportunity for Wyoming law enforcement to receive training and physically assist efforts at the border.
H49
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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides funding for mental health providers in school districts that need help filling these positions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the Hathaway scholarship has not been updated in over ten years and requires inflation adjustments.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because there is sufficient money in the scholarship corpus fund to pay for the increase without financial strain.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows fire districts to be reimbursed more quickly when fighting fires caused by military artillery shells.
H55
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because other bills currently in process already address tax relief and this should not be handled via a budget amendment.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker questions the amendment because they believe the majority of the $80 million benefit will go to wealthy homeowners in Teton County rather than average taxpayers.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides tax relief for people using money already on hand.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is a new, non-discriminatory idea that provides relief across the board without exemptions.
R · H39
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes committees should handle relief bills rather than passing them through a budget amendment.
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it guarantees tax relief for constituents, which other bills cannot promise.
R · H35
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because leaving extra money in people's pockets is critical for families and will stimulate the economy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides immediate, across-the-board relief while ensuring schools are made whole without requiring cuts.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it resolves a long-standing issue by swapping land between agencies, providing better maneuverability for military training and improved grazing prospects while eliminating annual lease payments.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it is urgent to secure conservation easements for family farms and ranches before agricultural rights are converted, noting that the overseeing committee partners with entities friendly to local culture.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is inappropriate to legislate policy through budget appropriations.
R · H22
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe this issue should be addressed through a dedicated bill in the next session rather than via an appropriations amendment.
D · H14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the position because having one individual split their attention between managing other directors and serving a growing region results in poor outcomes.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure fair reimbursement for foster families facing rising costs of living.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker encourages support because inflation has increased household costs, particularly for teenagers.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because helping foster homes prevents children from being placed in group homes.
R · H53
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports division one because the state has an obligation to pay full costs for housing and feeding adjudicated youth.
R · H11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote on division two because it takes money from one program to fund another, which is unfair.
R · H35
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to reduce funding back to $4 million, arguing it aligns with the chief executive's original intent and promotes budget diligence.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because aging infrastructure in his region requires additional funding options that this measure would provide.
R · H12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting the funding because he believes state fair improvements would better attract people and generate tourism.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports sending a float because he believes advertising works and has proven beneficial for business in Wyoming.
R · H26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes tourism dollars should be used to improve existing amenities so visitors have more to enjoy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting the funding because he believes the tourism board has already made a decision on how to proceed and their judgment should be honored.
R · H61
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes advertising should be targeted at people already interested in Wyoming rather than a broad, untargeted float.
R · H18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting the funding because he believes a commercial during the parade would be more effective than a fleeting float.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports cutting the funding because she believes spending money in a state hostile to Wyoming's fossil fuel industry is frivolous.
H21
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes spending $2 million on a celebration because he believes constituents cannot afford it.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a great opportunity for the state to attract this event, noting that the community has the rare facility needed to host it.
R · H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a real opportunity to reinvest tourism dollars into expanding tourism, especially since urban sprawl has limited similar opportunities elsewhere.
H33
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment regarding residency programs, arguing taxpayers do not wish to fund gender affirming care and it should be handled by specialists rather than family medicine residents.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they view the current appropriation as a blank check without sufficient legislative oversight on how university funds are spent.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment unless provided with a specific example of why it should be opposed, indicating their vote depends on hearing such an argument.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to reduce funding because they believe there is a lack of clarity and specific examples regarding how the money is currently being used.
R · H29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows testing solutions in a controlled environment to reduce risk before making large state investments, which helps identify and lessen constraints on economic growth.
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it stifles an important part of economic development that uses natural resources in a controlled environment to make projects commercially viable.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment by urging members to let the private sector make industries profitable instead of government intervention.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes government should not pick winners and losers in business, viewing such spending as corporatism rather than a proper role of government.
D · H13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is a USDA school lunch replacement program that covers gaps for students not served by existing programs and lowers the state's food insecurity shortfall.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a quick fix to grant statutory authority for community college hearings, ensuring continuity of business practices while permanent legislation is developed.
R · H07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to fund a recruiting and hiring process for a new gaming commission director, ensuring institutional knowledge is passed on before the current director retires.
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the state funding because he believes the industry should hire its own staff for services like veterinarians rather than relying on taxpayers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary staffing to keep up with exponential growth in the gaming industry.
R · H47
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it helps fill vacancies in reporting caused by industry growth and employee retention struggles.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports saving for the project because it is a worthwhile long-term investment where interest earnings return to the general fund.
H42
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the funding mechanism because he believes large construction projects should be fully funded through debate in a bill rather than accumulated over time.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes saving money over time is a sensible approach for large capital expenditures like renovating the State Museum.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the current building was successfully renovated using this same funding mechanism.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that this issue should be debated as its own bill rather than being hidden within the budget appropriations.
Why they voted this way
The speaker states the amendment is necessary as an insurance policy because the consequences of not having options to solve this issue are too severe.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe funding should be managed more closely on a biennial basis rather than allowing it to fund itself automatically.
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The amendment adds funding for a study on Wyoming Department of Transportation practices, reduces certain appropriations, and transfers funds to the highway fund.
The amendment adds funding for an external consultant to study Wyoming Department of Transportation practices and procedures.
The amendment reduces funding for the Office of the Governor and reallocates funds to the Highway Fund through various transfers.
The amendment adds new funding to support equipment needs related to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction responses within the Office of Homeland Security.
The amendment adds $1 million to the General Fund for reimbursing Wyoming law enforcement agencies that help border state law enforcement efforts through volunteer agreements.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $500,000 from the general fund for emergency medical services districts in Wyoming.
The amendment adds funding for a feasibility study to assess expanding a lifesaver program and training requirements for dementia-related issues among law enforcement and first responders.
This amendment removes a specific section related to the Secretary of State's budget and adjusts other parts of the bill accordingly.
The amendment adds new funding provisions to support land exchanges and long-term leases between the Wyoming Military Department and the Board of Land Commissioners.
The amendment removes the word 'not' from a section related to the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Division.
This amendment adds funding and a new full-time position for an investigator within the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
This amendment reduces funding for state parks and cultural resources and removes certain lines from the budget.
The amendment would prevent the State Construction Department from using at-will employee contracts for owner's representatives in capital construction projects, requiring instead that these services be contracted through a competitive bid process with qualified businesses.
The amendment adds $350,000 in funding and one full-time position for a director and executive secretary at the Wyoming Gaming Commission to help with hiring and managing operations.
The amendment adds funding to hire up to five temporary workers for race day events at pari-mutuel betting locations in Wyoming.
The amendment adds $217,000 to fund an employee position for the Wyoming Gaming Commission to support a growing gaming industry.
The amendment increases funding for wildlife and natural resource trust grants from $5 million to $10 million.
The amendment adds $4 million to the General Fund for preserving open spaces and conserving Wyoming's farmlands and natural resources.
The amendment proposes to increase Medicaid eligibility for family planning benefits and allocate funds for contraceptive services and outreach efforts.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $250,695 from the general fund for trauma designations and education.
The amendment adds $100,000 to fund a study on improving transportation access for seniors, with the goal of helping them stay in their homes and reducing state spending.
This amendment changes funding amounts for two different sections of a budget bill, increasing funds in one section while decreasing them in another.
The amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Aging program and modifies an appropriation amount for the Wyoming Business Council.
The amendment reduces funding for the Department of Health's Aging program from the General Fund.
The amendment adds funding to increase rates for foster care providers.
The amendment adds $75,000 to the general fund for acquiring mammoth jackstock donkeys to control feral wild horses on state lands within federal herd management areas.
The amendment reduces funding for the Community College Commission's State Aid under the General Fund and changes the total appropriation amount.
The amendment adds a new requirement that $500,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Reserve and Projects Account be given to a public airport if it hosts national championship air races.
The amendment adds a new requirement for the University of Wyoming to explore property acquisition in neighboring states near medical teaching centers to support Wyoming residents' medical education and care.
The amendment adds $2.5 million to the University of Wyoming's general fund for matching funds in support of excellence in research, education, and extension related to ranch and rangeland management, agronomy, and soil science.
The amendment adds funding to study the feasibility of creating or expanding generic drug manufacturing in Wyoming, aiming to reduce prescription costs for residents.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $8 million for grants aimed at improving housing infrastructure in Wyoming to attract and retain workers.
This amendment changes funding amounts and staff positions for the Supreme Court's administration.
The amendment adds new positions and funding within the administrative office of the courts and specific circuit court divisions.
The amendment adds funding for administrative costs related to a summer electronic benefit transfer program within the child nutrition program.
The amendment adds a new requirement for the Office of Administrative Hearings to provide hearing services to community colleges.
The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer $40 million from the general fund to the 988 system trust fund account, but this amount will be reduced if similar funds are already appropriated through another bill.
The amendment adds a new section that transfers $25 million from the general fund to a new broadband equity access and deployment account, which will then provide matching funds for federal grants.
The amendment adds a new provision to allocate $13 million from the Wyoming State Hospital Demolition Account to the Department of Health for demolition and cleanup work at unused or abandoned facilities on the hospital campus.
This amendment removes certain language related to community college appropriations and matching funds from the bill.
This amendment removes all references to community college appropriations and matching funds from a specific section of the bill, replacing them with '[Reserved]' and deleting related pages.
The amendment changes the amount of funding for a specific charter school project from $2,267,302 to $4,166,292.
This amendment changes the amount of money allocated to a specific account in the budget.
This amendment removes certain sections related to prior appropriations from the bill.
The amendment requires that a consultant for performance compensation review must be approved by a management council in consultation with the governor's office.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $75,000 from the general fund for repairing and installing the Wyoming Spanish-American War monument.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $50,000 from the general fund to help the state shooting complex oversight task force hire consultants for site selection, layout, and design.
The amendment proposes to add a one-time retirement payment for eligible individuals receiving certain pension benefits before July 1, 2023.
The amendment proposes to allocate $37 million from the school foundation program account to the Department of Education for a grant program aimed at addressing mental health needs in K-12 students.
The amendment increases scholarship amounts for the Hathaway Scholarship Program by five percent per semester for academic years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
This amendment allows the governor to reimburse fire suppression costs on state military department lands using specific funds, with a backup option to borrow up to $20 million from another account if needed.
The amendment reduces funding for a program under the Office of the Governor and removes certain sections related to that program.
The amendment adds $2 million to the General Fund for direct financial aid or expenses incurred by Wyoming in supporting Texas with border security efforts.
The amendment adds funding to support cold case investigations through hiring a special agent and contracting investigative services.
This amendment adjusts funding for the WYO Water Development Office and State Engineer by moving money from OTHER FUNDS to the GENERAL FUND in several sections.
The amendment adjusts funding for the WYO Water Development Office and the State Engineer's office within the General Fund and Other Funds categories.
This amendment changes funding amounts for the WYO Water Development Office and the State Engineer in the General Fund and Other Funds categories.
The amendment requires the Department of Transportation to sell a state-owned jet airplane and deposit the proceeds into the general fund.
The amendment adds a new section to the Department of Health budget that prohibits the use of funds for gender transition or reassignment procedures and abortion services.
The amendment increases funding for room and board reimbursement rates paid to group homes, residential treatment centers, and BOCES facilities under the Department of Family Services.
The amendment adds funding to increase room and board reimbursement rates paid by the Department of Family Services to group homes, residential treatment centers, and BOCES facilities.
The amendment reduces the appropriation for the Department of Family Services from $20 million to $17,572,903.
This amendment removes a specific section related to the Oil and Gas Commission from the bill.
The amendment adds new requirements for grants and loans from mineral royalty funds to ensure that only counties, cities, or towns facing emergencies with insufficient resources can receive funding.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Tourism Board and removes certain lines from the budget.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Tourism Board and removes certain lines from its section in the budget.
This amendment adds a new condition to University of Wyoming's appropriations that prohibits the use of any funds for gender studies courses or programs.
The amendment reduces funding for the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $1,730,854.
This amendment removes funding for the University of Wyoming's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and related programs.
This amendment reduces funding for the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $3 million and removes certain lines related to state aid.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $14,801,609 from the general fund for the University of Wyoming's family medical residency practice, with an additional condition that $100,000 is only available if certain gender-related treatments are not offered.
This amendment to HB0001 adds a new item in the University of Wyoming's funding section for medical education and adjusts other figures accordingly.
The amendment reduces funding for the University of Wyoming's endowments and matching funds by $12 million from the General Fund and removes certain sections related to these funds.
This amendment changes how the University of Wyoming handles research grants and contracts, requiring that any intellectual property created with these funds belongs solely to the university.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Business Council from the General Fund by $2 million and removes a specific section related to the council.
This amendment removes specific sections related to the Wyoming Business Council from the budget bill.
This amendment removes specific sections related to the Wyoming Stable Token Commission and makes a minor change in another section.
This amendment removes specific language from a section of the budget bill related to transfers and reserves space for future additions.
This amendment to HB0001 removes specific lines related to budget balancers and transfers, including deleting certain provisions on page 102 and page 103.
This amendment removes specific definitions related to school finance from a section of HB0001 and replaces them with placeholders.
This amendment changes the amount of money allocated for school capital construction and adds a new facility to be funded.
The amendment removes funding for University of Wyoming research matching funds and instead transfers $75 million from the general fund to the legislative stabilization reserve account.
This amendment changes how certain budget review processes are conducted by inserting references to the office of the governor in specific sections.
The amendment removes funding for state employer-paid employee retirement contributions.
This amendment proposes a one-time reduction of seven mills in property tax for residential properties in the tax year starting January 1, 2024, funded by an appropriation of $80 million from the general fund.
The amendment adds $1 million to the General Fund for the Wyoming home services program under the Department of Health's Aging section.
The amendment requires the University of Wyoming to complete a financial and operational audit of its Center of Innovation for Flow Through Porous Media before spending any funds allocated for it.
The amendment adds a new section that prevents unused funds for vacant positions from being used to increase salaries or benefits in other positions within an agency, with exceptions for the University of Wyoming and the Department of Transportation.
The amendment increases funding for the Office of Homeland Security within the Governor's office to purchase equipment needed for responding to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction.
This amendment changes certain funding amounts from $1 million to $2 million in the budget for the Office of the Governor.
The amendment adds $250,000 to fund expenses for Wyoming's delegation to a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution if such a convention is called between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026.
The amendment adds new restrictions on how state funds can be used for litigation outside of Wyoming by the State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Department of Education without specific legislative approval.
The amendment allows the state treasurer to invest up to $15 million per year from a specific fund in bonds issued by the Wyoming Community Development Authority for first-time homebuyers.
The amendment adds $100,000 to the Attorney General's budget for a third-party contractor to investigate campaign advertising mailers that do not follow Wyoming laws.
The amendment reduces funding for State Parks & Cultural Resources but adds $50,000 to study a high plains research station and arboretum.
This amendment allows the State Construction Department to use project funds for hiring professional services based on project complexity, with a limit of up to three at-will employee positions.
The amendment modifies the Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust section to increase funding for open space preservation and farmland conservation, while removing previous allocations.
The amendment adds new conditions under which abortions can be performed, including cases where there is a risk to the pregnant woman's life or health due to physical conditions, and when the pregnancy results from incest or sexual assault.
This amendment removes two previous amendments related to the Department of Health from the budget bill.
This amendment changes funding amounts for behavioral health programs within the Department of Health, increasing certain allocations.
The amendment adds funding for administrative costs related to a summer electronic benefit transfer program within the child nutrition program.
This amendment reduces funding for community college state aid from $192 million to $180 million.
The amendment adds funding for a feasibility study to establish a veterans' museum in Casper.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Tourism Board from two million dollars to one million dollars.
This amendment requires the University of Wyoming to start submitting detailed budget requests in a specific format starting from fiscal year 2027-2028, similar to how other state agencies do it.
The amendment adds $250,000 to the University of Wyoming's budget for a family medical residency program that focuses on prenatal care for pregnant mothers and mental health services for veterans.
This amendment to HB0001 removes funding for the University of Wyoming's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and related programs.
The amendment changes the allocation of funds for the University of Wyoming's endowments and matching programs by reducing a specific amount from the General Fund.
The amendment adds a new section to prohibit funds from being used for the University of Wyoming's office of diversity, equity, and inclusion or any related programs.
This amendment to HB0001 reduces funding for a specific section of the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources and removes certain lines from another part of the bill.
This amendment removes specific language related to the Wyoming Business Council from the budget bill.
The amendment reduces funding for the Wyoming Business Council's Investment Ready Committee from the General Fund by $29 million.
This amendment changes funding and staffing for the Supreme Court, increasing both the budget and adding a full-time position.
This amendment adds funding for a new full-time position in the Supreme Court's administrative office to manage behavioral health services.
The amendment adds new conditions for school districts to receive funding for replacing transportation vehicles, including rules about seatbelts, bucket seats, fleet sizes, and replacement schedules based on vehicle type.
The amendment adds a requirement for the Department of Education to conduct a statewide survey on suicide prevention programs in school districts and report the results to the joint education interim committee.
The amendment adds a requirement for the Department of Education to document and include in its budget any expenditures made under a specific footnote for the next fiscal biennium.
The amendment changes a footnote to add that an appropriation for the Wyoming Gaming Commission is effective immediately.
The amendment adds a requirement for the Wyoming Gaming Commission to conduct a study on gaps in Wyoming law that affect gaming security, integrity, or fairness.
The amendment adds new provisions for capital construction funding, including specific appropriations for various projects and conditions on the use of funds.
The amendment adds a new capital construction project for Stolt Hall at the Department of Financial Services (DFS) with an appropriation of $37,014,172.
The amendment adds funding for a specific construction project and authorizes property transfers between different entities in Gillette, Wyoming.
The amendment adds a new capital construction project for remodeling at DOH – VH with an appropriation of $69,000,000.
This amendment removes specific lines from a section of the budget bill related to transfers and reserves space for future additions.
This amendment changes a budget transfer amount from $10 million to $160 million.
The amendment adds a new appropriation of up to $13 million from the Wyoming State Hospital Demolition Account to the Department of Health for demolition and abatement work on unused or abandoned facilities at the hospital.
This amendment removes funding for community college appropriations and matching funds, replacing it with reserved status.
This amendment removes specific details about school capital construction projects and changes funding amounts for certain schools.
The amendment changes the amount of money allocated for school capital construction and adds a new facility to be funded.
This amendment changes how mineral severance tax funds are distributed to different accounts over specific fiscal years.
This amendment removes specific sections related to federal mineral royalty diversion from the bill.
The amendment adds a new subsection to allocate $3.35 million from unspent funds to various projects under the governor's office.
The amendment adds new funding for improving public rodeo arenas and fairgrounds in Wyoming to enhance economic development.
The amendment adds a condition that after the enactment of either House Bill 0001 or Senate File 0001 in 2024, no funds from a specific appropriation can be used without additional approval from the legislature.
The amendment removes references to former schools and certain lines related to them in the budget.
The amendment reduces funding for a large project energy matching fund from $200 million to $100 million and adds a restriction that the funds cannot be used without further legislative approval.
The amendment adds a new section to provide enhanced death benefits for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, increasing monthly payments from existing levels to 90% of their salary.
The amendment proposes to add a new section that appropriates $450,000 from the general fund to the law enforcement retirement fund for enhanced death benefits.
The amendment adds a provision to increase death benefits for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty starting January 1, 2024.
The amendment proposes to allocate $100,000 from the general fund to the attorney general's office for a year to create rules requiring social media companies to get parental consent before allowing minors to open accounts.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $1,864,433 from the water development account for replacing a water tank in Wheatland, with conditions on funding based on local tax contributions and other appropriations.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate $18.5 million from the school foundation program account to the Department of Education for grants aimed at addressing mental health needs in K-12 students.
The amendment proposes to allocate $5.8 million from American Rescue Plan direct funds for the construction or expansion of a regional water system in the Rock Springs area.
The amendment adds a provision to make two additional payments in July 2025 and July 2026 to eligible individuals receiving retirement benefits, with specific conditions on who qualifies and how the payment amount is calculated.
The amendment reduces funding for certain programs and creates a new tax reduction program for residential properties.
The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer $34,640,000 from a strategic investments account to a water development account for irrigation tunnel rehabilitation in Goshen County.
The amendment adds new provisions to manage unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in Wyoming, including reverting unused funds to the governor's office and setting deadlines for their reallocation.
The amendment adds a new requirement for the University of Wyoming to review opportunities for expanding medical education and training, with funding adjustments in the budget.
The amendment adds requirements for the Department of Education to assist with a study on early childhood education and establishes a new prekindergarten education account funded with $250 million from the school foundation program account.
The amendment adds a new requirement for the Department of Education to assist in studying early childhood education and establishing a half-day prekindergarten program, with a report due by August 1, 2024.
The amendment proposes creating a new account for prekindergarten education, transferring $250 million from another fund, and studying early childhood education to identify existing programs and funds.
This amendment removes a specific section related to the Secretary of State's budget and deletes certain lines from another page.
The amendment reduces funding for a specific section of the budget related to General Services under the Administration and Information category.
This amendment removes a specific section related to assistance and services in the Department of Family Services budget.
The amendment adds a condition that prevents funding from being spent in any house district where the representative voted against the bill during third reading.
The amendment decreases the number of full-time positions in the Department of Education's Leadership, Finance & IT section by one.
This amendment removes certain sections related to budget balancers and transfers and makes changes to a section about the Wyoming Stable Token Commission.
The amendment removes a section related to mineral severance tax diversion from the bill, replacing it with placeholders indicating that space is reserved for future use.
This amendment allows cities or towns to receive additional funding for preserving a city or town facility, even if they have already received funds from the Wyoming Business Council.
The amendment removes sections related to employee compensation for vacant positions and replaces them with placeholders.
This amendment removes specific sections related to the Board of Land Commissioners' sale authorization and disposition of proceeds, replacing them with '[RESERVED]' markers.
The amendment removes provisions related to state employer-paid employee retirement contributions from the bill.
The amendment adds a new subsection to allocate $95,000 from the general fund for voter education about new registration laws.
This amendment adds a new section to the bill that asks Congress to call for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments limiting federal government power and imposing fiscal constraints.
This amendment changes how funds are transferred from a reserve account to support public schools, but it stops these transfers for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
The amendment modifies spending policy amounts for investment earnings in two permanent trust funds, reducing them from 5% to 4.5% of the previous five-year average market value for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
The amendment allows up to $50,000 from previously allocated funds to be used for hiring consultants to help with site selection, layout, and design of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex.
The amendment adds funding for two full-time positions within a statewide association representing counties to enhance their ability to protect natural resource interests from federal actions, in cooperation with the governor's office.
The amendment changes a specific fund name from 'permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account' to 'legislative stabilization reserve account'.
The amendment changes how proceeds from land sales can be used and adds a condition for those sales.
This amendment removes a previous amendment related to the Wyoming Military Department's operations.
This amendment removes specific budget transfer provisions from a section of the bill dealing with budget balancers.
This amendment removes specific funding for acoustics from a section about carryover appropriations and deletes related text.
This amendment reduces property taxes for residential properties by 3.5 mills in 2024 and allocates $40 million from the general fund to cover this reduction.
The amendment adds new requirements for the Department of Health regarding demolition and planning at the Wyoming State Hospital.
This amendment removes a previous amendment related to state aid for the University of Wyoming.
This amendment removes a previous amendment related to Angelos et al. from the bill.
The amendment changes a specific funding amount from $2,340,000 to $3,340,000 in the budget.
The amendment adds a new section to allocate investment earnings from the Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund account for grants under $200,000 to support outdoor recreational facilities.
This amendment adds a new requirement that the Kelly parcel must be leased for livestock grazing and made available for public hunting forever.
The amendment removes previous amendments and adds new provisions related to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifying how these funds can be used by various state agencies.
The amendment changes the amount of money allocated in certain budget sections and modifies rules for transferring funds between reserve accounts.
The amendment changes how certain funds are appropriated in several sections of the bill, specifying that some previously designated amounts should now come from 'other funds' rather than 'general funds'.
This amendment requests the appointment of a new conference committee because the first one could not reach an agreement.
The amendment modifies appropriations for various state programs, including law enforcement and natural resource protection, and adjusts funding allocations.