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SF0067 • 2022

State funded capital construction.

AN ACT relating to state funded capital construction; modifying accounts; directing the deposit of rental income as specified; providing definitions; providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction; making certain appropriations subject to specified terms and conditions; providing matching funds for specified projects; authorizing the purchase of land and appurtenant buildings as specified; transferring funds; and providing for effective dates.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Appropriations
Last action
2022-03-10
Official status
enrolled
Effective date
7/1/2022

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details on all construction projects funded by SIPA.

State Funded Capital Construction Act

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 This Bill 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 Names or Affects

  • State agencies involved in capital construction projects, such as the State Construction Department
  • The University of Wyoming for specific design and construction projects

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.

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.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SF0067H2001

2nd reading • Representative Bear

Failed

Plain English: The amendment removes specific funding details for a capital construction project, reducing allocated funds and deleting certain lines from the budget.

  • Removes line 4 on page 12 of the document.
  • Reduces the amount under OTHER FUNDS by $50 million.
  • Deletes lines 9 through 25 on page 12.
  • Eliminates lines 1 through 3 on page 13.
  • The exact impact of these deletions and reductions is not fully explained in the provided amendment text.
SF0067H2002

2nd reading • Representative Henderson

Corrected, Corrected, Withdrawn

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change to the bill and adds $15 million to the General Fund for a specific capital construction project.

  • Removes an earlier amendment related to the second reading of SF0067H2001/A.
  • Increases the amount in the General Fund by $15,000,000.
  • The exact details and purpose of the removed amendment are not provided in this text.
SF0067H2003

2nd reading • Representative Baker

Failed

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds an appropriation of $10 million from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for planning and construction of alternate routes to Interstate 80.
  • Specifies that these funds are intended to connect communities impacted by high traffic due to mineral development in Sweetwater County.
  • Sets a deadline of June 30, 2026, for spending the allocated funds.
  • The amendment does not specify how the $10 million will be distributed or managed beyond the initial appropriation and planning phases.
SF0067H2004

2nd reading • Representative O'Hearn

Failed

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for preserving and enhancing buildings at the Mil – Vet Memorial Museum in Wyoming.

  • Adds $2,500,000 from the general fund and $2,500,000 from the tourism reserve and projects account to support the preservation and enhancement of Hangar 1 building and other buildings at the Veterans Memorial Museum.
  • The exact details on how the funds will be used beyond preserving and enhancing specific buildings are not provided in the amendment text.
SF0067H3001

3rd reading • Representative Baker

Failed

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds a new section providing $355,000 for the Department of Transportation to plan and study alternative routes to Interstate 80.
  • Requires local matching funds at a ratio of three state dollars to one local dollar.
  • Specifies that the planning is aimed at connecting communities impacted by mineral development in Sweetwater County.
  • The amendment does not specify how the alternative routes will be selected or what criteria they must meet.
SF0067H3002

3rd reading • Representative O'Hearn

Adopted

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Military Department for preserving and enhancing the hangar 1 building and other structures of the Veterans Memorial Museum.
  • Includes instructions to adjust totals and renumber sections as needed.
  • The exact details on how the funds will be used beyond preservation and enhancement are not specified in this amendment text.
SF0067H3003

3rd reading • Representative Hallinan

Failed

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds conditions to the use of $28,716,812 in other funds appropriation for completing renovations or additions to the College of Law at the University of Wyoming.
  • Requires the University of Wyoming to install a plaque stating that the addition and renovation was funded by the state of Wyoming and made possible by Wyoming's energy industry.
  • The exact impact on other budget sections or projects is not detailed in this amendment text.
SF0067H3004

3rd reading • Representative Flitner

Failed

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to provide grants for special event pedestrian transportation infrastructure at large rodeos.

  • Adds language to the bill title to include grant funding for special event pedestrian transportation infrastructure.
  • Inserts a new section providing $3 million from the general fund to the Office of State Lands and Investments for grants aimed at improving pedestrian safety at large rodeo events with over 7,500 seats.
  • Specifies that grants will only be awarded for projects enhancing pedestrian transportation infrastructure and requires recipients to match each grant dollar with at least two dollars from other sources.
  • The amendment text does not specify how the funds will be allocated or managed beyond the conditions set by the State Loan and Investment Board.
SF0067HS001

Standing Committee • House Appropriations Committee

Adopted

Plain English: 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.

  • Removes language about certain expenses in relation to building operations and maintenance.
  • Adds a new section creating a capitol square preservation account that can receive federal grants and other contributions for maintaining the capitol building and grounds.
  • Inserts provisions allowing donations to community college real property to count towards matching funds required by the act.
  • Appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the capitol square preservation account for planning a display of the Wyoming state constitution.
  • The amendment text is complex and includes many technical details that are not fully explained in plain English.
  • Some parts of the amendment reference other sections or laws which may require additional context to understand completely.
SF0067S2001

2nd reading • Senator Landen

Adopted

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds language directing the deposit of rental income from unused portions of state building leases into the snowmobile trails account and off-road recreational vehicle trails account.
  • Inserts authorization for the department to purchase lands and appurtenant buildings for suitable quarters for the state trails program field office, contingent on certification by the state building commission.
  • Appropriates $1.4 million from each of the specified accounts for purchasing land and buildings as authorized.
  • The amendment text does not provide specific details about how rental income is generated or what constitutes 'unused portions' of a building, which may require further clarification.
  • It's unclear if there are any limitations on the types of lands and appurtenant buildings that can be purchased beyond the stated conditions.
SF0067S3001

3rd reading • Senator Ellis

Failed

Plain English: 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.

  • Adds conditions to the use of $28,716,812 in other funds appropriation for completing renovations and additions to the College of Law at the University of Wyoming.
  • Requires the University of Wyoming to install a plaque stating that the addition and renovation were funded by the state of Wyoming and made possible by Wyoming's energy industry.
  • The exact impact on other budget sections or totals is not detailed in this amendment text.
SF0067S3002

3rd reading • Senator Anderson

Failed

Plain English: The amendment increases the funding for a specific capital construction project from $50 million to $100 million.

  • Increases the amount of OTHER FUNDS by $50,000,000 S13 on page 10, line 20.
  • Deletes 'fifty million dollars' and replaces it with 'one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00)S13' on page 10, line 25.
  • The exact impact of the increased funding on other parts of the budget is not detailed in this amendment text.
SF0067JC001

Conference Committee

S Adopted, H Adopted

Plain English: 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.

  • Removes the reference to Wyoming Statute 9-4-225 from the bill text.
  • Adds a new section creating a capitol square preservation account with rules on how funds can be used and invested.
  • Inserts language allowing donations to count towards matching requirements for community college real property projects.
  • Includes an appropriation of $250,000 from the general fund for planning and construction of a display for the Wyoming state constitution.
  • The amendment text does not provide full context or details about all deleted sections, which may affect understanding of the overall changes.

Bill History

  1. 2022-03-10 LSO

    Assigned Chapter Number 49

  2. 2022-03-10 Governor

    Governor Signed SEA No. 0019

  3. 2022-03-07 House

    H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0019

  4. 2022-03-07 Senate

    S President Signed SEA No. 0019

  5. 2022-03-07 LSO

    Assigned Number SEA No. 0019

  6. 2022-03-04 House

    H Appointed JCC01 Members

  7. 2022-03-04 Senate

    S Appointed JCC01 Members

  8. 2022-03-04 Senate

    S Concur:Failed 2-27-1-0-0

  9. 2022-03-04 Senate

    S Received for Concurrence

  10. 2022-03-03 House

    H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-15-1-0-0

  11. 2022-03-02 House

    H 2nd Reading:Passed

  12. 2022-03-01 House

    H COW:Passed

  13. 2022-02-28 House

    H Placed on General File

  14. 2022-02-28 House

    H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

  15. 2022-02-21 House

    H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

  16. 2022-02-18 House

    H Received for Introduction

  17. 2022-02-17 Senate

    S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-10-0-0-0

  18. 2022-02-16 Senate

    S 2nd Reading:Passed

  19. 2022-02-15 Senate

    S COW:Passed

  20. 2022-02-15 Senate

    S Placed on General File

  21. 2022-02-15 Senate

    S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

  22. 2022-02-14 Senate

    S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 25-5-0-0-0

  23. 2022-02-10 Senate

    S Received for Introduction

  24. 2022-02-10 LSO

    Bill Number Assigned

Official Summary Text

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.