General government appropriations-2.

Plain English: The amendment modifies the budget for various state departments and programs, adding specific appropriations and removing others.

• Adds $108,190 to fund a local cybersecurity grant program matching in the Office of the Governor.
• Allocates $18,262 for stormwater fees in Cheyenne under the Department of Administration and Information.
• Reduces general fund appropriations by specific amounts for several departments and adds corresponding increases in other funds.
• Appropriates additional funding for public laboratory services and operations within the Department of Health.

• The amendment text is detailed but does not provide a comprehensive overview of all changes, making it difficult to summarize every alteration without further context.

Plain English: The amendment increases the General Fund allocation for the Office of the Governor by $100,000.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund allocated to the Office of the Governor by $100,000.

• The exact impact and purpose beyond this specific increase are not detailed in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Commission on Uniform Laws within the Office of the Governor by $46,702 from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Commission on Uniform Laws in the Office of the Governor by $46,702.

• The amendment text does not specify how this additional funding will be used or what specific changes it requires beyond increasing the allocation.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section under both the General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $14,396.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $14,397.

• The exact purpose of this funding increase is not specified in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section within the General Fund by $3 million.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund allocated to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section by $3,000,000.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section within both the General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $6,304.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $6,305.

• The exact purpose of this funding increase is not specified in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section within the General Fund by $108,190.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund allocated to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section by $108,190.

• The amendment text does not specify how this additional funding will be used or what specific changes are required beyond adjusting totals and renumbering as necessary.

Plain English: The amendment increases the General Fund amount for the Office of the Governor's Natural Resource Policy by $1,000,000.

• Increases the General Fund allocation for the Office of the Governor’s Natural Resource Policy by $1,000,000.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for OTHER FUNDS under the State Treasurer's Investments section by $320,000.

• Adds an additional $320,000 to the OTHER FUNDS category within the State Treasurer’s investments.

• The specific purpose of these funds is not detailed in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment reduces funding and full-time positions in several departments across different sections of the bill.

• Decreases funding amounts in various sections by specific dollar values ranging from $31,901 to $2,707,524 under the General Fund.
• Reduces full-time positions by a total of 51 across multiple departments.

• The exact impact on each department and overall budget is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases the General Fund amount by $204,113 for a specific section under administration and information.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $204,113.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for facility management positions and utilities at the Riverton state office building.

• Adds $337,133 to fund three full-time equivalent positions for facility management at the Riverton state office building from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
• Allocates $87,446 to cover utilities costs at the same location during the same period.

• The amendment specifies that these funds cannot be used for any other purpose than those stated.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the General Services section of the Administration and Information category in the budget.

• Increases the amount under the GENERAL FUND by $500,000 on page 11, line 11.
• Changes the total appropriation from $512,233.00 to $1,012,233.00 on page 12, line 15.

• The exact impact of these changes on other parts of the budget is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases the General Fund amount by $3,034.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $3,034.

• The exact purpose and impact of increasing the General Fund by this specific amount are not detailed in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for a section of the General Services under the Administration and Information category.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $364,164.
• Adds three full-time positions.

• The exact purpose or use of the additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of the Public Defender under both General Fund and Other Funds categories.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $2,000,000.
• Increases the total appropriation from $26,210,752.00 to $28,210,752.00.
• Increases the Other Funds allocation from $4,618,306.00 SR to $4,971,248.00 SR.

• The exact impact on other budgetary limitations or duties is not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $500,000 to the Office of the Public Defender's budget for recruitment and retention efforts.

• Adds $500,000 to the general fund appropriation for the Office of the Public Defender.
• Specifies that this money is for recruitment and retention activities such as moving expenses, career fairs, sign-on bonuses, accelerated background checks, and staff retention efforts.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding was originally allocated to the Office of the Public Defender before this addition.
• It is unclear what other specific details or requirements are needed for these recruitment and retention activities beyond those mentioned in the amendment.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for the Department of Agriculture's State Fair section.

• Increases the General Fund amount for the State Fair by $295,938.
• Adds two full-time positions to support the State Fair.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for the Attorney General's office within the General Fund.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $370,326 for the Attorney General’s office.
• Adds one full-time position to the Attorney General’s office.

• The exact duties and responsibilities of the new full-time position are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for criminal investigations under the Attorney General's office by $500,000 from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations section of the budget by $500,000.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment removes a previous change made to the Attorney General's Criminal Investigations section and adds a condition that the appropriation will not take effect if a specific Senate bill is enacted into law.

• Removes changes previously made by Yin et al. to lines related to the Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations budget.
• Adds a new clause stating that the appropriation for the Attorney General's Criminal Investigations will be ineffective if Senate File 0085 becomes law.

• The exact details of what was removed from the previous amendment are not provided in the text, so their content is unknown.
• It is unclear how this condition might affect future legislative actions or budget allocations.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality program by $500,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality program by $500,000.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Environmental Quality's Solid Waste Management program within the General Fund.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $1,101,466 for the Department of Environmental Quality’s Solid Waste Management program.

• The exact details and impacts beyond this funding increase are not specified in the provided amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for the Department of Audit's Banking section.

• Increases OTHER FUNDS for the Banking section by $546,052
• Adds 3 full-time positions to the Banking section

Plain English: The amendment adds funding to hire one senior lead auditor and two junior lead auditors in the Public Fund division of the Department of Audit.

• Increases the General Fund by $612,744 for hiring an additional senior lead auditor and two junior lead auditors within the Public Fund division of the Department of Audit.
• Adds three full-time positions to the Department of Audit's Public Fund division.

• The exact duties and responsibilities of the new positions are not detailed in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Public Service Commission's Other Funds by $600,000.

• Increases the amount of 'Other Funds' allocated to the Public Service Commission by $600,000.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding within Other Funds is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds new funding sources from the Wyoming Tourism Account for specific historical preservation projects.

• Adds $50,000 to preserve the historic Medicine Bow Intermediate Field near Medicine Bow.
• Adds $200,000 for archaeological testing and validation at the Wiggins Fork bison jumps complex.

• The amendment specifies that these funds cannot be transferred or used for other purposes.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for archaeology work related to human remains in state parks.

• Adds $96,511 to the general fund appropriation for hiring full-time and part-time employees or contracting services as needed by the director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to complete archaeology work on human remains effectively.

• The exact details of how the funds will be used are determined by the department's director, which may not be fully specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for state parks and cultural resources by $49,000 from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to state parks and cultural resources by $49,000.

• The exact purpose or projects this additional funding will support is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new requirement for reporting on state park development and allocates $6.5 million to acquire land in Natrona County for a new state park.

• Adds a requirement for the board of land commissioners to report on the transfer of lands to the department of state parks and cultural resources.
• Allocates $6,500,000 from the general fund to acquire specific parcels of land in Natrona County for development as a new state park.
• Specifies that the board of land commissioners can negotiate mineral leases on the acquired property.

• The exact details and process of transferring lands are technical and not fully explained, which may be unclear to readers without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the State Construction Department's other funds by $373,900 and adds one full-time position.

• Increases 'Other Funds' in the State Construction Department budget by $373,900.
• Adds one full-time employee to the State Construction Department.

• The exact duties of the new full-time position are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for wildlife and natural resource management by changing specific amounts in the budget.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $3,000,000.
• Changes the total appropriation from its original value to eleven million dollars ($11,000,000.00).

• The exact impact of these changes on other parts of the budget is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust from $19,404,785 to $29,404,785 and adds an additional $10 million from the General Fund.

• Increases the appropriation for the Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust by adding $10 million from the General Fund.
• Changes the total amount appropriated for the trust from $19,404,785 to $29,404,785.

• The exact details of how the additional funds will be used are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds $100 million from the Wyoming mineral trust fund to provide loans for highway construction projects.

• Adds $100 million in funds from the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund to be used by the Department of Transportation for specific highway construction projects.
• Specifies that these funds can only be used for constructing passing lanes on US Highway 20 between Casper and Thermopolis, expanding a portion of US Highway 287 to four lanes, widening Wyoming Highway 59 to five lanes, and building an alternative paved highway from Rock Springs to Green River.
• Sets the interest rate on these loans at no more than 2.5% and requires repayment by June 30, 2028.

• The exact details of how funds will be transferred back to the Wyoming mineral trust fund are specified but may require further clarification for full understanding.
• The amendment includes provisions that might need additional explanation regarding the strategic investments and projects account transfers.

Plain English: This amendment to HB0001 reduces funding for certain areas within the Department of Transportation's budget and removes specific sections related to other funds.

• Reduces the amount allocated under OTHER FUNDS by $5,000,000 S7.
• Deletes lines 6 through 22 on page 32 entirely.
• Deletes lines 1 through 13 on page 33 entirely.

• The exact impact of deleting specific sections is not fully explained in the amendment text, making it unclear what programs or projects will be affected by these deletions.

Plain English: The amendment reduces funding for certain operational services within the Department of Transportation and reallocates funds to cover the operation and maintenance costs of a state-owned jet.

• Decreases 'Other Funds' by $685,294
• Allocates $1,719,716 for the operation and maintenance of one state-owned Cessna Citation Encore jet

• The exact nature and impact of reducing 'Other Funds' is not fully explained in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes certain sections related to operational services in the Department of Transportation and makes adjustments to the total amounts accordingly.

• Removes section 5 from the document.
• Deletes lines 13 through 22 on page 34.
• Eliminates lines 1 and 2 on page 35.

• The exact details of what was in sections being deleted are not provided, so their specific content cannot be explained.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds full-time positions for a health care financing program within the Department of Health.

• Increases General Fund amount by $63,123
• Increases Federal Funds amount by $189,367
• Adds two Full Time positions

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section by $672,728 from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health by $672,728 from the General Fund.

• The amendment does not specify how the additional funds will be used or what specific changes this funding increase might cause within the department's operations.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for health care financing within the Department of Health from both general funds and federal funds.

• Increases the amount allocated from General Fund by $11,240,794.
• Increases the amount allocated from Federal Funds by $16,359,906.

• The exact purpose and use of this increased funding is not specified in the provided amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section by $1,764,292 from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health under the General Fund by $1,764,292.
• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health under Federal Funds by $1,764,292.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section by $8,577,000 from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $8,577,000 for the Department of Health’s Health Care Financing section.
• Also increases the amount in Federal Funds by $8,577,000 for the same purpose.

• The exact use or impact of this additional funding is not detailed in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment adds $17 million to the Department of Health's budget for grants to public hospitals to support delivery and maternity care.

• Adds a new section (9) under GENERAL FUND that appropriates $17,000,000 specifically for grants to public hospitals in the state to support delivery and maternity care.
• Specifies that this funding cannot be used for any other purpose.

• The amendment does not specify how the funds will be distributed among different types of public hospitals or what criteria hospitals must meet to receive grants.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for health care financing within the Department of Health by $2,530,830 from both general funds and federal funds.

• Increases the amount allocated to health care financing in the Department of Health by $2,530,830 from each of the General Fund and Federal Funds.

• The exact duties or conditions related to this funding increase are not specified in the provided amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for maternity and delivery physician services in Wyoming.

• Adds $2,530,830 from both the general fund and federal funds to support maternity and delivery physician services.
• Reduces the general fund appropriation by $1 for every $1 provided by the Wyoming rural health transformation program for these purposes.

• The exact impact on other budgetary items is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes a specific section related to health care financing from the Department of Health in the budget bill.

• Removes lines 20 through 23 on page 39 of the budget document for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section.

• The exact content and impact of the removed lines are not specified, so it is unclear what specific changes or impacts this removal will have.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for a specific section of the Department of Health's budget by $2,968,000.

• Increases the amount allocated to the General Fund under the Department of Health (Public Health) by $2,968,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding within the Public Health section is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Behavioral Health section under the General Fund by $10,268,372.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Department of Health’s Behavioral Health section in the General Fund by $10,268,372.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: This amendment removes certain provisions related to abortion funding from the Department of Health's budget and replaces them with restrictions on elective procedures.

• Removes specific lines in the budget that were previously amended by another bill (HB0001H2001/A) regarding abortion funding.
• Inserts the word 'elective' before the term 'abortion' at four different places in the text.

• The exact nature and impact of the removed provisions are not detailed, making it unclear what specific changes were made to the budget regarding abortion funding.
• It is uncertain how this amendment will affect the overall budget totals or if further adjustments need to be made beyond those mentioned.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change made to the Department of Health section and adds the word 'primarily' after certain instances of 'training'.

• Removes changes previously made by another amendment (HB0001H2001/A) to lines on page 37.
• Adds the word 'primarily' after 'training' in two specific places.

• The exact details of what was removed from the previous amendment are not provided, so it's unclear what content is being deleted.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for the Department of Family Services.

• Increases General Fund and Federal Funds by $1,767,024 each.
• Adds one full-time position.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Family Services under both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $3,145,000.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $555,000.

• The exact purpose of this funding increase is not specified in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Family Services under the General Fund by $3,473,360.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Department of Family Services in the General Fund by $3,473,360.

• The exact purpose or programs within the Department of Family Services that will receive this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $350,000 to the General Fund for hiring experts to evaluate community college funding and make recommendations.

• Adds $350,000 to the General Fund specifically for contracting with experts to assess and recommend improvements in community college funding.
• Specifies that this new allocation cannot be used for any other purpose or transferred elsewhere.

• The amendment does not provide details on how the evaluation process will work beyond hiring experts and making recommendations.

Plain English: The amendment removes a previous proposal and increases funding for community college aid from the General Fund by $9,500,000.

• Removes an earlier proposed amendment (HB0001H2054/A) related to community college aid.
• Increases the amount of money available in the General Fund for community college aid by $9,500,000.

• The exact details and impacts of the removed amendment (HB0001H2054/A) are not provided in this text.

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for community college aid and removes certain provisions related to it.

• Reduces the amount of money allocated from the General Fund for community college aid by $750,450.
• Removes specific lines detailing how the funds are to be used on page 45.
• Eliminates a section that outlines additional details about the funding on page 46.

• The exact nature of the provisions removed from pages 45 and 46 is not specified in the amendment text, making it unclear what specific changes are being made beyond reducing the overall amount of aid.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding allocations in the budget, reducing certain amounts and adding new funds for career technical education grants.

• Reduces an amount under Section 057 of the Community College Commission by $7,500,000 from the General Fund.
• Removes specific lines detailing funding reductions on pages 46 and 47.
• Adds a new section (Section 328) that appropriates $7,500,000 to the governor for career technical education program grants at community colleges.

• The exact impact of removing lines on pages 46 and 47 is not fully explained in the amendment text.
• Details about how the new funds will be distributed are limited, only specifying that the Wyoming Community College Commission will handle applications and recommendations.

Plain English: This amendment removes certain sections related to funding reductions and adds a new section for career technical education grants.

• Removes specific lines on pages 45, 46, and 47 that were previously deleted or modified by another amendment (HB0001H2057/A).
• Adds a new section to allocate $15 million from the general fund for career technical education program grants at community colleges.
• Specifies that the Wyoming Community College Commission will manage the application and recommendation process, with final grant decisions made by the governor.

• The exact impact of deleting lines on pages 45-47 is not fully explained in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for public television under the Community College Commission by $3 million from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to public television within the Community College Commission by $3,000,000.

• The exact details of how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding, full-time positions, and part-time positions for state land investments related to fire management.

• Increases the General Fund amount from $2,341,644.00 to $4,681,166.00.
• Adds two more full-time positions.
• Adds ten more part-time positions.

• The amendment includes complex conditions for reducing the funding and positions if other legislation is enacted, which may be hard to understand without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and staffing for fire-related activities within the State Lands and Investments section of the budget.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $196,591 for fire-related activities.
• Adds one full-time position to handle the increased responsibilities or workload related to these activities.

• The exact nature and purpose of the additional funding and staffing are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment changes the amount of money allocated in the General Fund and adds two full-time positions related to fire management.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $382,248.
• Adds two full-time positions.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding for the University of Wyoming by increasing a specific amount in the General Fund and removing certain lines from the budget.

• Increases the amount under the General Fund by $1,698,084.
• Removes two lines from page 53 of the document.

• The exact details removed on page 53 are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment to HB0001 removes a specific line from Section 067 of the bill related to University of Wyoming state aid and makes adjustments to the total amounts accordingly.

• Removes '5.' from the list in Section 067, which is about University of Wyoming state aid.
• Deletes lines 7 through 10 on page 54.

• The exact content and impact of the deleted lines are not specified, so their specific effects cannot be detailed here.

Plain English: The amendment adds $50,000 to the University of Wyoming's budget for a study on how best to use land east of the Wyoming Union, considering whether it should be used for student parking due to new dormitory construction.

• Adds $50,000 to the University of Wyoming’s general fund appropriation under Section 067.
• Specifies that this $50,000 must be used exclusively for a study on land use east of the Wyoming Union campus.

• The amendment does not specify who will conduct the study or how it should be carried out beyond its purpose.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding for the University of Wyoming by increasing a specific amount in the General Fund and removing certain lines from the budget.

• Increases the amount under the General Fund by $40,000,000.
• Deletes lines 5 through 16 on page 53 of the document.

• The exact details and impacts of deleting lines 5 through 16 are not clear without additional context.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $450,000.

• Increases the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $450,000.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $6,000,000.

• Increases the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $6,000,000.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $285,783.

• Increases the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $285,783.

• The exact impact and purpose beyond this specific funding increase are not detailed in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment adds $4 million from the general fund to support the University of Wyoming's athletics programs.

• Adds a new section (section 12) under GENERAL FUND that appropriates $4,000,000 for the University of Wyoming’s athletics programs.
• Inserts ', 12;' after '8.' in the list of sections to include this new allocation.

• The amendment does not specify how the funds will be used within the athletics programs beyond stating that it is for sustaining and strengthening them.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to provide $12.5 million in state funding for the University of Wyoming's endowment matching program.

• Adds a new section under GENERAL FUND that appropriates $12.5 million to match funds received by or donated to the University of Wyoming, contingent on a one-to-one match from non-state sources.
• Specifies that this funding is for permanent endowments as defined in state law and must be approved by the University's board of trustees.

• The exact priorities and distribution details are not specified beyond approval by the University’s board of trustees.

Plain English: The amendment changes how state funds are allocated to the University of Wyoming by reducing funding based on certain expenditures related to elective abortions.

• Removes the existing reference to section (a) in line 16 and replaces it with new language that reduces general fund appropriation for every dollar spent by the university from any source on elective abortions or health insurance covering such procedures.

• The amendment's text is technical, focusing on specific legal wording. It may be unclear how this reduction in funding will affect the University of Wyoming's budget and operations without additional context.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for Enhanced Oil Recovery Community Technical Outreach & Research under the General Fund by $152,802.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Community's Technical Outreach and Research program within the General Fund by $152,802.

• The amendment text does not specify how this additional funding will be used or what specific changes it will bring about beyond increasing the budget amount.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for Enterprise Technology Services under the General Fund by $620,342.

• Increases the amount allocated to Enterprise Technology Services in the General Fund by $620,342.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding within Enterprise Technology Services is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for Enterprise Technology Services under the General Fund by $3,374,403.

• Increases the amount allocated to Enterprise Technology Services in the General Fund by $3,374,403.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for cloud services within the Enterprise Technology Services section of the budget.

• Adds $875,929 to be used specifically for cloud services under the IT Enhanced Services category.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be managed and reported are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for IT Enhanced Services under OTHER FUNDS by $1,000,000.

• Increases the amount of funds available for IT Enhanced Services under OTHER FUNDS by $1,000,000.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Corrections to provide compensation adjustments up to the 2024 market pay tables.

• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $968,000 for administration services.
• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $2,909,000 for field services.
• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $560,000 for support services.
• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $12,798,000 for the prison division.

• The amendment specifies that these funds cannot be transferred or used for other purposes.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding amounts for the Wyoming Business Council and reduces full-time positions.

• Increases the total amount of funds under the General Fund by $28,770,965 (combining multiple increases).
• Increases the amount of Other Funds by $1,983,484 SR (combining multiple increases).
• Decreases full-time positions at the Wyoming Business Council by 2.

• The exact impact on specific programs or projects within the Wyoming Business Council is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding amounts for the Wyoming Business Council and reduces full-time positions within the State Budget Department.

• Increases General Fund by $11,250,653 and Other Funds by $290,003 SR for the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases General Fund by $20,751,979, Federal Funds by $315,753, and Other Funds by $1,693,481 SR for the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases General Fund by $16,321,543 for the Wyoming Business Council.
• Reduces full-time positions in the State Budget Department by 2.

• The amendment deletes certain lines on page 65 and adjusts totals as necessary, but does not provide specific details about what is deleted or how adjustments are made.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding amounts for the Wyoming Business Council and specifies how reductions in funding should be applied to strategic partners.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $4,931,832 and Other Funds amount by $145,002 SR for the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases the General Fund amount by $3,724,710, Federal Funds by $157,787, and Other Funds by $846,741 SR for Economic Diversification activities.
• Specifies that any reductions in funding must be applied proportionately to all strategic partners.

• The amendment removes previous amendments (HB0001H2079/A and HB0001H2080/A) entirely, but does not provide details about what those amendments contained.
• It is unclear how the changes will affect specific strategic partners or the overall budget balance.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change to the budget and increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council by $1,100,000 from the General Fund.

• Removes an earlier amendment related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases the amount of money available to the Wyoming Business Council by $1,100,000.

• The exact details and impacts of the removed Sherwood et al. second reading amendment are not provided in this text.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change to the budget and increases funding for the General Fund by $242,500.

• Removes an earlier amendment related to Sherwood et al.
• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $242,500.

• The exact details of what was removed with the previous amendment are not provided and cannot be determined from this text alone.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change to the budget and increases funding in the General Fund by $3,302,560.

• Removes an earlier amendment (HB0001H2080/A) related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases the amount allocated to the General Fund by $3,302,560.

• The exact details of what was removed in the earlier amendment are not provided and cannot be determined from this text alone.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change to the budget and increases funding for the General Fund by $5 million.

• Removes an earlier amendment related to Sherwood et al.
• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $5,000,000.

• The exact details of what was removed with the previous amendment are not provided and cannot be determined from this text alone.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous amendment related to the Wyoming Business Council and increases funding in the General Fund by $600,000.

• Removes an existing amendment (HB0001H2080/A) that was previously added during the second reading stage.
• Increases the amount allocated to the General Fund by $600,000.

• The exact details of what the removed amendment (HB0001H2080/A) included are not provided in this text.

Plain English: This amendment modifies funding for the Wyoming Stable Token Commission by increasing a budget amount and specifying that part of the new funds will not be included in future standard budget requests.

• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $8,098,315.
• Specifies that $8,098,315 of this increase is excluded from the Wyoming Stable Token Commission's standard budget request for the next fiscal biennium.
• Removes existing sections related to Wyoming Stable Token distribution and replaces them with '[RESERVED]'.

• The exact impact on future funding requests by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission is not fully detailed.

Plain English: This amendment removes a specific section related to funding for the Office of Guardian Ad Litem and deletes certain lines from another page.

• Removes the number '1.' from the text.
• Deletes lines 6 through 10 on page 68.

• The exact content removed in line 2 is not provided, making it unclear what specific information or funding details are being deleted.

Plain English: This amendment adjusts funding for court automation in the Supreme Court by moving money from other funds to the general fund.

• Moves $2,280,481 from OTHER FUNDS to the GENERAL FUND.

• The exact impact of this change on specific court automation projects or programs is not detailed in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Board of Law Examiners under OTHER FUNDS by $23,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Board of Law Examiners by $23,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds a full-time position for District Attorney/Judicial District #7 under the General Fund.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $266,572 for District Attorney/Judicial District #7.
• Adds one full-time position for District Attorney/Judicial District #7.

Plain English: The amendment adds $132 million in funding for an external cost adjustment to the education resource block grant model, which will increase costs across four categories of school expenses starting from the 2026-2027 school year.

• Adds $132 million in funding under 'OTHER FUNDS' for an external cost adjustment to the education resource block grant model.
• Increases costs by 7.5% for each of four categories: professional labor, nonprofessional labor, educational materials, and energy.

• The exact impact on individual schools or districts is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds $30 million to the Department of Education's budget for a specific scholarship program if certain legal conditions are met.

• Adds $30,000,000 to the 'OTHER FUNDS' section of the Department of Education's budget.
• Specifies that this money will go to the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act program account once an injunction is lifted and certified by the attorney general.

• The exact timing and conditions for when the funds can be used are dependent on legal actions being resolved.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new requirement for school districts to provide suicide prevention education to students, funded through an existing general fund appropriation.

• Adds a new section (4) under Section 206 of the Department of Education that requires school districts to offer age-appropriate and evidence-based suicide prevention education to students.
• Specifies that this education must be consistent with certain state laws regarding suicide prevention materials and training.

• The exact amount of funding for this new requirement is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Environmental Quality Council under the General Fund by $20,000.

• Increases the amount of money available to the Environmental Quality Council from the General Fund by $20,000.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Environmental Quality Council under the General Fund by $9,228.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Environmental Quality Council in the General Fund by $9,228.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of Administrative Hearings under OTHER FUNDS by $8,636.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Office of Administrative Hearings from OTHER FUNDS by $8,636.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Board of Barber Examiners under OTHER FUNDS by $3,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Board of Barber Examiners by $3,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Board of Outfitters and Guides by $15,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Board of Outfitters and Guides by $15,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds new sections to transfer a total of $30 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to two different trust funds related to outdoor recreation and tourism in Wyoming.

• Adds section (d) which transfers $20 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund.
• Adds section (e) which transfers $10 million from the same reserve account to the Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust income account.

• The amendment does not specify how these funds will be used within the new trust accounts.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to transfer specific amounts of money from one state account to another under certain conditions.

• Adds a new subsection (d) that directs the state auditor to transfer $41,400,000 and $27,100,000 from the strategic investments and projects account to the legislative stabilization reserve account in 2027 and 2028 respectively.
• Adds a new subsection (e) that directs the state auditor to transfer money from the public school foundation program account to the strategic investments and projects account in amounts of $123,100,000 and $131,300,000 in 2027 and 2028 respectively.
• Adds a new subsection (f) that directs the state auditor to transfer any unspent money from the strategic investments and projects account to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account after September 30, 2027 and 2028.

• The transfers will not happen if Senate File 0119 is passed into law.
• Some parts of the amendment are technical and may be hard to understand without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment changes how money is transferred between different accounts, including transferring specific amounts from the public school foundation program account to other accounts in 2027 and 2028.

• Adds a new section that requires the state auditor to transfer $24.6 million to the strategic investments and projects account by September 30, 2027, and an additional $26.2 million by September 30, 2028.
• Requires the state auditor to move $47 million from the general fund to the public school foundation program account by September 30, 2027, and another $48.1 million by September 30, 2028.
• Directs the state auditor to transfer money to the common school permanent fund reserve account after completing certain transfers from other accounts.

• The amendment removes several sections related to spending policies for mineral trust funds and land funds without providing details on why or what will replace them.
• Some parts of the text are marked as '[RESERVED]', indicating that these areas might be used in future amendments but do not specify current changes.

Plain English: The amendment changes the amount of money allocated for fire suppression on state military department lands from an unspecified amount to forty million dollars.

• Changes the funding for fire suppression activities on state military department lands from an unspecified amount to $40,000,000.

• The original amount before the amendment is not specified in the provided text, so it's unclear how much money was initially allocated.
• It is also unknown what specific activities or projects this funding will support.

Plain English: This amendment changes the name of a specific fund from 'legislative stabilization reserve account' to 'strategic investments and projects account'.

• Changes the name of the legislative stabilization reserve account to strategic investments and projects account.

• The exact impact or purpose behind renaming the account is not specified in the amendment text.
• It's unclear what specific changes, if any, will be made to how this fund operates beyond just changing its name.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to cost-benefit analysis of local government grant applications from the bill.

• Removes lines on page 122 that deal with cost-benefit analysis for local government grants and replaces them with '[RESERVED]'.
• Replaces existing text on page 123, lines 1 through 5, which are related to the removed sections, with '[Reserved]' and adjusts other parts of the bill as needed.

• The exact impact of removing these sections is not detailed in the amendment text.
• It's unclear what future implications this removal might have for local government grant applications.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to spending policies for the Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund and the Common School Account Permanent Land Fund, replacing them with placeholders indicating that these sections are reserved.

• Removes detailed spending policy rules for the Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund.
• Removes detailed spending policy rules for the Common School Account Permanent Land Fund.
• Inserts placeholder text '[Reserved]' in place of removed sections.

• The amendment does not provide details on why these sections are being reserved or what will replace them in the future, if anything.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to spending policies for Wyoming's mineral trust fund, common school account permanent land fund, and federal mineral royalties distribution.

• Removes the Bear second reading amendment (HB0001H2102/A) and the Harshman second reading amendment (HB0001H2016/A).
• Deletes sections related to spending policies for Wyoming's mineral trust fund, common school account permanent land fund, and federal mineral royalties distribution.
• Inserts '[RESERVED]' in place of deleted sections.

• The exact content and implications of the removed amendments are not provided, making it difficult to explain their specific effects.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to the Business Ready Community Account from the bill and replaces them with '[Reserved]' markers.

• Removes lines 13 through 26 on page 125 of the original bill text.
• Inserts '[Reserved]' after 'Section 317.' on line 15 of page 125.

• The exact impact and future use of '[Reserved]' is not clear from this amendment alone.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to Wyoming Stable Token fund distribution from the bill.

• Removes all content under Section 319 titled 'Wyoming Stable Token - Distribution of Funds'.
• Deletes pages 128 and 129 which contain details about this section.
• Eliminates lines 1 through 10 on page 130 that were part of the removed sections.

• The exact impact of removing these sections is not detailed in the amendment text, so it's unclear what specific changes will occur beyond the removal of content.

Plain English: The amendment changes how funds are used for tourism projects, focusing on contracting rather than granting funds.

• Changes 'granting funds' to 'contract with' for tourism promotion projects in Wyoming.
• Modifies the purpose of the project from attracting businesses to promoting tourism and preserving Wyoming's cowboy heritage and western history.
• Replaces references to 'grants' and 'applications' with 'projects' and 'requests'.
• Adds a requirement that the governor must approve the project contract only if it will result in substantial public benefit.

• The amendment text does not specify how much funding is involved or what specific projects might be affected.
• It's unclear how existing grants and applications would transition to contracts under this new framework.

Plain English: The amendment removes specific sections related to future appropriation reductions from a bill about government funding.

• Removes line 18 on page 135 and replaces it with '[RESERVED]'.
• Deletes the rest of the line after 'Section 325.' on page 135 and inserts '[Reserved]'.
• Eliminates lines 21 through 24 on page 135.

• The exact impact of removing these sections is not detailed in the amendment text, so it's unclear what specific future appropriation reductions were intended to be addressed.
• It's uncertain how this removal will affect other parts of the bill or its overall intent.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section that allocates $59,031,378 from the general fund to the Office of State Lands and Investments for grants to local governments in Wyoming to support unmet housing and workforce housing needs.

• Adds a new section to allocate $59,031,378 from the general fund to the Office of State Lands and Investments.
• Specifies that these funds are for grants to cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments in Wyoming.
• The grants will support infrastructure needs such as water, sewer, and utilities to address unmet housing and workforce housing needs.

• The amendment does not specify how the Office of State Lands and Investments will determine which areas have unmet housing or workforce housing needs.

Plain English: The amendment authorizes up to $5 million from a specific account for the Wyoming state shooting complex near Cody in Park County.

• Authorizes up to $2.5 million each from two different unspent balances of the state shooting complex account, totaling up to $5 million, for expenditures related to the Wyoming state shooting complex as directed by the joint powers board and the department of state parks and cultural resources.

• The exact amount available may be less than $5 million if there is not enough unspent balance in the account.
• Details about how funds will specifically be used are referenced in a memorandum of understanding, which is not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $4,098,728 for the technology replacement program under the state auditor's office.

• Adds a new section to appropriate funds for the technology replacement program from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
• Specifies that $4,098,728 will be allocated across various state departments and offices.

• The exact details of how the funds will be used within each department are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to allocate $111,789,670 from the general fund for salary adjustments of certain state employees over a two-year period starting July 1, 2026.

• Allocates $111,789,670 from the general fund to the State Auditor for salary adjustments of generally funded employees whose salaries are not set by law.
• Specifies that this amount will be distributed among various state agencies and entities as detailed in the amendment.

• The exact distribution methodology within each agency is referenced but not fully described, requiring further details from subsection (b).
• Details on how funds for employees partially funded by general funds are to be calculated are mentioned but not fully explained.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $10 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the Wyoming Community Development Authority for loans under the Wyoming Housing Investment Program until June 30, 2028.

• Allocates $10 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the Wyoming Community Development Authority for housing-related projects.
• Establishes a program that provides loans for new construction of affordable housing, rehabilitation of existing housing, transitional housing, first-time homebuyer assistance, and rental vouchers.
• Specifies that loans must be disbursed to nonprofit entities in Wyoming with interest rates capped at the benchmark U.S. effective federal funds rate, except for zero-interest loans to local governments for studies and planning.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding will revert if unspent by June 30, 2028.

Plain English: The amendment requires a forensic audit of the Wyoming Business Council, funded with $100,000 from the general fund, to be completed as soon as possible after the effective date.

• Adds a requirement for a forensic audit of the Wyoming Business Council using $100,000 from the general fund.
• Specifies that the audit must cover all funds held and used by the council since July 1, 2025, as well as compliance with applicable laws and accounting principles.

• The amendment does not specify what actions will be taken if the audit is not completed by July 1, 2026.
• It's unclear how the findings of the audit will be used or enforced after they are disseminated to relevant committees and the governor.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for a rural veterinary medicine education program at the University of Wyoming, including an agreement with Kansas State University or another accredited college.

• Adds $550,000 from the general fund to the University of Wyoming for veterinary medicine education and training for five students in partnership with Kansas State University or another accredited college.
• Specifies that the board of trustees at the University of Wyoming must enter into a contract focusing on rural and large animal veterinary practice.
• Requires an agreement between the university and each student receiving training, as outlined by state law.

• The amendment does not specify how future funding for additional cohorts will be secured beyond the initial $550,000 appropriation.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section authorizing the Wyoming veterans' memorial museum renovation project and creating a task force to oversee it.

• Authorizes the Wyoming veterans' memorial museum renovation project, allowing contracts and hiring of experts as needed.
• Establishes a task force consisting of legislative members and state government representatives to advise on the project's procurement and construction.
• Appropriates $5 million from the Wyoming tourism account for the renovation project and $25,000 from the general fund for task force expenses.

• The amendment text is truncated at the end, so details about additional appropriations or requirements may be incomplete.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to HB0001 that requires the state building commission to conduct a feasibility study on constructing a hotel and conference center near the Wyoming State Capitol, with findings reported by November 1, 2026.

• Adds a requirement for the state building commission to conduct a feasibility study regarding the construction of a hotel and conference center near or within the Wyoming State Capitol complex.
• Specifies that the revenue generated from this project should be deposited into the public school foundation program account.
• Requires the state building commission to report findings to specific committees by November 1, 2026.
• Appropriates $25,000 from the general fund for the feasibility study.

• The amendment does not specify what actions will be taken based on the feasibility study's results.

Plain English: This amendment changes how excess funds from a mineral trust fund reserve account are distributed to various state trust funds for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

• For the specified fiscal years, any excess funds in the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account over 245% of the spending policy amount will be distributed to six different state trust funds: 30% to the 988 system trust fund, 20% to the Wyoming cultural trust fund, 5% to the Wyoming military assistance trust fund, 5% to the state fair endowment account, 10% to the Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust account, and 30% to the Wyoming natural resource trust fund.
• The total amount distributed cannot exceed $100 million.

• This amendment only applies for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Plain English: The amendment adds new sections to allocate funds for capital construction projects and major maintenance of state facilities, including specific amounts for various departments and institutions.

• Adds a section allocating $59,228,129 in general fund appropriations for capital construction projects managed by the State Construction Department (SCD) and other entities.
• Includes detailed funding allocations for specific projects such as modernization of military facilities, remodeling of buildings at Casper College, and improvements to state parks and cultural resources.
• Appropriates $232,979,440 from the general fund for major maintenance of state facilities, with specified percentages allocated to different departments and institutions.

• The amendment text does not specify how funds will be distributed beyond the listed projects or entities.
• Some technical details about funding allocation methods are included but may require further explanation for clarity.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section under both the General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $14,396.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $14,397.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for IT Enhanced Services under Enterprise Technology Services by $1 million from other funds.

• Increases the amount of 'OTHER FUNDS' allocated to IT Enhanced Services within Enterprise Technology Services by $1,000,000.

• The exact nature and source of the 'OTHER FUNDS' are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment reduces funding for the Office of the Governor's Asia Pacific Trade section and removes certain lines related to that office.

• Reduces the General Fund amount by $400,000.
• Deletes three specific lines on page 7 that relate to the Office of the Governor’s Asia Pacific Trade.

• The exact details and impacts of deleting certain lines are not fully explained in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding and positions for facility management at the Riverton state office building.

• Adds $424,579 to the General Fund under Administration and Information (General Services).
• Increases full-time positions by three in the General Services section.
• Appropriates $337,133 for salaries and benefits of three new facility management positions at the Riverton state office building from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
• Allocates $87,446 for utilities at the Riverton state office building for the same period.

• The amendment specifies that the new funding cannot be used for any other purpose than those stated.

Plain English: The amendment increases a specific amount in the General Fund section of the budget by $3,034.

• Increases the amount in the General Services' General Fund by $3,034.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment adds $100,000 to the Department of Agriculture's General Fund for agriculture leadership programs.

• Adds $100,000 to the General Fund under the Administration Division of the Department of Agriculture.
• Specifies that this $100,000 is exclusively for agriculture leadership programs from the effective date of the act until June 30, 2028.
• States that this funding cannot be transferred or used for other purposes.

• The amendment does not specify what happens to these funds after June 30, 2028.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to limit how certain funds can be used for specific divisions within the Department of Agriculture.

• Adds a new section that prevents funds from being spent on cost allocation activities (300 series) for several divisions in the Department of Agriculture, including the animal damage management program and others, until June 30, 2028.

• The amendment only specifies certain divisions within the Department of Agriculture but does not provide details on what cost allocation activities (300 series) are or how they affect these divisions.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $1 million from the General Fund to a special natural resource account, with instructions that this money should not be included in the standard budget of the Department of Agriculture for the next fiscal period and cannot be used for other purposes.

• Adds $1 million to the General Fund allocation for the Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Registration program.
• Specifies that $1 million from the increased General Fund amount must go into a special natural resource account.
• States that this $1 million should not be included in the standard budget for the next fiscal period.

• The amendment does not specify how the remaining funds after allocating $1 million to the special natural resource account will be used.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new subsection to allocate one million dollars from the game and fish fund to the Department of Agriculture for predator management, contingent on approval by the Game and Fish Commission.

• Adds $1,000,000 from the game and fish fund to be used by the Department of Agriculture for predator management.
• Requires a majority vote from the Game and Fish Commission before the funds can be used.

• The exact priorities specified in subsection (a) are not provided, so it's unclear how the funds will be spent once approved by the commission.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Attorney General's office under the General Fund by $370,326 and adds one full-time position.

• Increases the amount of money available to the Attorney General's office from the General Fund by $370,326.
• Adds one new full-time employee position for the Attorney General's office.

• The amendment does not specify how the additional funds and position will be used within the Attorney General's office.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds a full-time position for the Department of Audit within the Banking section.

• Increases OTHER FUNDS by $194,237
• Adds one Full Time position

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds a full-time position for the Department of Audit within the General Funds.

• Increases the amount in General Funds by $188,448.
• Adds one full-time position to the Department of Audit.

• The exact duties and responsibilities of the new full-time position are not specified.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for cultural preservation projects in Wyoming, including historic site preservation, archaeological testing, and the development of a display.

• Increases the General Fund by $35,000 for retrieving, developing, and curating a display for the Yellowstone Forest Reserve Survey Party Tree Inscription from the Shoshone National Forest.
• Allocates $50,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account to preserve the historic Medicine Bow Intermediate Field located on state land near Medicine Bow.
• Provides $200,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account for archaeological testing and validation at the Wiggins Fork bison jumps complex.

• The amendment specifies that these appropriations shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and should not be included in the department's standard budget for the next fiscal biennium.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for preserving a historic site near Medicine Bow and specifies how these funds should be used.

• Adds $50,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account to preserve the historic Medicine Bow Intermediate Field located on state land near Medicine Bow.
• Specifies that this $50,000 cannot be transferred or spent for any other purpose.

• The amendment does not provide details about how the remaining funds will be used beyond preserving the historic site.

Plain English: The amendment adds new funding for archaeological work at a specific site and increases overall funding for cultural resources.

• Adds $200,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account to fund archaeological testing and validation on the Wiggins Fork bison jumps complex.
• Increases the total amount of funds available under 'Other Funds' by $250,000.

• The amendment specifies that the $200,000 for archaeology cannot be used for other purposes and is not part of the standard budget for future years.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for a specific project related to historical preservation in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest.

• Adds $35,000 from the general fund and $250,000 from other funds to support retrieving, developing, and curating a display for an inscription from the 1893 Yellowstone Forest Reserve Survey Party Tree in Shoshone National Forest.
• Specifies that this funding cannot be used for any other purpose.

• The exact details of how the $250,000 from 'other funds' will be sourced are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for reports on state park development and allocates $6.5 million to acquire land in Natrona County for a new state park.

• Adds a reporting requirement related to state parks and cultural resources.
• Allocates $6,500,000 from the general fund to purchase specific parcels of land in Natrona County for development as a state park.

• The amendment includes detailed legal language about land transfers that may be complex for non-experts.
• It is unclear how this allocation will affect other parts of the budget or if there are any additional requirements beyond what is stated in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds new funding and immediate effectiveness to certain school construction projects.

• Adds $1,122,400 immediately available for specific K-12 school building needs.
• Establishes a new section detailing the allocation of funds for K-12 school facilities with specified project priorities.

• The amendment text is truncated and does not provide full details on all funding allocations, making it difficult to summarize completely.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for wildlife and natural resource management by adding $3 million to an existing fund and setting a new total appropriation of $11 million.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $3,000,000.
• Sets the total appropriation for wildlife/natural resources at $11,000,000.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust from $19,404,785 to $29,404,785 and adds an additional $10 million from the General Fund.

• Increases the appropriation for the Wildlife/Natural Resource Trust by adding $10 million from the General Fund.
• Changes the total amount appropriated for the trust from $19,404,785 to $29,404,785.

• The exact details of how the additional funds will be used are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate up to $100 million from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund for loans to the Department of Transportation to fund highway construction projects.

• Adds up to $100 million in loan funding from the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund for specific highway improvement projects.
• Specifies that these funds can only be used for approved highway projects and must be repaid by June 30, 2028.
• Includes details on interest rates and repayment terms for the loans.

• The exact amount of funding available may vary based on unexpended funds within the strategic investments and projects account.

Plain English: The amendment changes funding allocations within the Department of Transportation's budget, increasing funds for enforcement while decreasing other funds.

• Reduces 'Other Funds' by $5 million under Administration.
• Increases 'Other Funds' by $12,354,486 under Enforcement.
• Modifies language and figures related to appropriations for dispatch personnel compensation.

• The amendment text is technical and may require additional context to fully understand all changes.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding allocations for transportation law enforcement, increasing certain funds and adjusting personnel compensation.

• Increases 'Other Funds' by $4,854,486 to support dispatch and port of entry operations.
• Adds $2,500,000 for salary increases focused on highway maintenance staff who handle winter snow removal tasks.
• Removes specific funding details previously outlined in the bill.

• The exact impact of deleting lines and renumbering sections is not fully explained in plain terms.

Plain English: This amendment adds funding and positions to investigate public assistance fraud within the Department of Health.

• Adds $220,000 in funding for two full-time investigators to look into public assistance fraud and erroneous payments.
• Increases the number of full-time positions by two.

• The amendment specifies that the funds cannot be used for any other purpose than those stated.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous change made to the Department of Health section and adds the word 'primarily' after 'training' in two places.

• Removes changes previously made by the Yin et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2001/A) to the Department of Health section.
• Adds the word 'primarily' after 'training' on page 37, line 7 and again on line 14.

• The exact nature and impact of the removed changes from the Yin et al. second reading amendment are not specified in this text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for maternity and delivery services, critical access hospitals, and behavioral health rebasing in Wyoming.

• Adds $12,872,122 to the General Fund and Federal Funds for the Department of Health's Behavioral Health section.
• Allocates $11,107,830 from both the General Fund and Federal Funds specifically for increasing funding levels for maternity and delivery physician services and inpatient rates for critical access hospitals maintaining labor and delivery services.
• Allocates $1,764,292 from both the General Fund and Federal Funds to the Department of Health for behavioral health rebasing.

• The exact impact on other budgetary items is not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section by $1,764,292 from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health under the General Fund by $1,764,292.
• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health under Federal Funds by $1,764,292.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text provided.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section by $672,728 from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the Health Care Financing section of the Department of Health by $672,728 from the General Fund.

• The amendment does not specify how the additional funds will be used or what specific changes are required beyond increasing the funding amounts.
• It is unclear if there are any other adjustments or renumbering needed besides the specified increase in funding.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds full-time positions for a health care program within the Department of Health.

• Increases General Fund by $63,123
• Increases Federal Funds by $189,367
• Adds two Full Time positions

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Health Care Financing section from both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $11,240,794.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $16,359,906.

• The exact purpose and use of this increased funding is not specified in the provided amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new funding provision to support delivery and maternity care at public hospitals in Wyoming, with specific conditions on how these funds can be used.

• Adds $17 million from the general fund for grants to public hospitals to support delivery and maternity care.
• Specifies that this appropriation will decrease by one dollar for every dollar provided by the Wyoming rural health transformation program for similar purposes.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding, if any, will be offset by the Wyoming rural health transformation program.

Plain English: This amendment changes the funding amount for a specific program within the Department of Health from $5,450,000 to $9,950,000 and removes certain lines related to that funding.

• Increases the funding amount from five million four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($5,450,000) to nine million nine hundred fifty thousand dollars ($9,950,000).
• Removes specific lines detailing the original funding amount.

• The exact purpose or program receiving this increased funding is not specified in the provided amendment text.
• Adjustments to totals and renumbering may be necessary but are not detailed here.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for a specific section of the Department of Health's budget by $2,968,000.

• Increases the amount allocated to the General Fund under the Department of Health (Public Health) by $2,968,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding within the Public Health section is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Health's Behavioral Health section under the General Fund by $10,268,372.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Department of Health’s Behavioral Health section in the General Fund by $10,268,372.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Department of Family Services under the General Fund by $3,473,360.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Department of Family Services in the General Fund by $3,473,360.

• The exact details and impacts beyond this specific funding increase are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Department of Family Services under both General Fund and Federal Funds.

• Increases the amount in the General Fund by $3,145,000.
• Increases the amount in Federal Funds by $555,000.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding and adds a full-time position for the Department of Family Services.

• Increases General Fund by $1,767,024
• Increases Federal Funds by $1,767,024
• Adds one Full Time position

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for the Livestock Board's Administration under the General Fund by $300,000 and removes certain lines from the budget.

• Reduces the amount of money allocated to the Livestock Board's Administration in the General Fund by $300,000.
• Deletes specific lines related to funding for the Livestock Board's Administration.

• The exact details and impacts of the deleted lines are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $350,000 to the General Fund for hiring experts to evaluate community college funding and make recommendations.

• Adds $350,000 to the General Fund specifically for contracting with experts to assess and recommend improvements in community college funding.
• Specifies that this money cannot be used for any other purpose or transferred elsewhere.

• The amendment does not provide details on how the evaluation process will work beyond hiring experts and making recommendations.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to provide health insurance and retirement benefits for full-time faculty and administrative positions at Gillette Community College if it becomes an accredited community college.

• Adds $4,027,390 from the General Fund to cover health insurance and retirement benefits for 109 full-time positions at Gillette Community College.
• Specifies that this funding is contingent on Gillette Community College becoming an accredited community college within the state.

• The amendment does not specify what happens if Gillette Community College does not become an accredited community college.

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for community college aid and removes certain provisions related to it.

• Reduces the amount of General Fund money allocated for community college aid by $750,450.
• Removes lines that were previously designated for community college aid.

• The exact details and impacts of deleting entire sections on page 46 are not fully explained in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for community college aid from the General Fund by $9,500,000.

• Increases the amount of money available in the General Fund for community college aid by $9,500,000.

• The exact details on how this additional funding will be distributed or used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to allocate nine million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund for inflationary costs at community colleges, reducing the same amount from the University of Wyoming's state aid.

• Adds $9,500,000 in funding specifically for inflationary costs at community colleges.
• Reduces the general fund allocation to the University of Wyoming by $9,500,000.

• The exact impact on other budget areas or institutions is not detailed and may require further analysis.

Plain English: The amendment adds new rules to prevent community colleges and the University of Wyoming from using state funds to pay student athletes for salaries or endorsement compensation.

• Adds a rule prohibiting community colleges from spending state funds on student athlete salaries or endorsement money.
• Adds a similar rule for the University of Wyoming, preventing them from using state funds to pay student athletes for salaries or endorsements.

Plain English: The amendment changes funding allocations for community college programs by reducing certain amounts and adding new funds for career technical education grants.

• Reduces the amount allocated under Section 057 of the General Fund by $7,500,000.
• Removes specific lines from pages 46 and 47 that were part of previous allocations.
• Adds a new section (Section 328) to allocate $15 million for career technical education program grants at community colleges.

• The exact details of the removed sections on pages 46 and 47 are not provided, so their full impact is unclear.
• It's not specified how the reduction in funding under Section 057 will affect specific programs or institutions.

Plain English: The amendment removes certain provisions related to community college funding and adds a new section for career technical education grants.

• Removes specific lines on page 45, 46, and 47 that were previously part of the bill.
• Adds a new section (Section 328) allocating $7.5 million from the general fund to the governor for career technical education program grants at community colleges.

• The exact details removed on pages 45, 46, and 47 are not specified in the amendment text.
• It is unclear what specific changes will be made to totals or renumbering as required by this amendment.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to increase funding for Public Television under the Community College Commission by $3 million from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to Public Television within the Community College Commission by $3,000,000.

• The exact details of how this additional funding will be used are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for Public Television within the Community College Commission.

• Decreases the General Fund amount by $3,420,181.
• Reduces Other Funds by $400,000 SR.

• The exact impact on Public Television operations is not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds a requirement for the Office of State Lands and Investments to conduct a study on state lands in central Wyoming with the goal of developing a nuclear energy campus that maximizes revenue generation.

• Adds language requiring the Office of State Lands and Investments to conduct a study focusing on state trust land sections in central Wyoming, aiming to optimize management and generate significant revenue through the development of a nuclear energy campus.
• Specifies that the study should advance economic activities related to Wyoming's uranium industry and value-added nuclear industries.
• Requires the office to submit a report of this study to the joint minerals, business, and economic development interim committee by October 15, 2026.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding will be allocated for the study or what specific actions should follow the completion of the study.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to the bill that allows the Office of State Lands and Investments to use funds to study state-owned lands in Wyoming with the goal of maximizing revenue from these lands through various economic activities.

• Adds a new subsection (7) under Section 060, allowing the Office of State Lands and Investments to spend money on identifying and studying state-owned lands to optimize their management and generate maximum revenue.
• Requires the results of this study to be reported to the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee by October 15, 2026.

• The exact amount of funds available for this new expenditure is not specified in the amendment text.
• Details on how the funds will be allocated or managed are not provided beyond what is stated in the amendment.

Plain English: The amendment adds $250,000 to the general fund for state trust preservation and enhancement projects.

• Adds $250,000 to the general fund under Section 060 of the bill for deposit into the state trust preservation and enhancement projects account.

• The amendment specifies that this amount cannot be transferred or used for any other purpose than those authorized by Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 85.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for a trail system in Cottonwood Canyon near Lovell, Wyoming.

• Adds $1,200,000 to the General Fund for constructing a non-motorized multi-use trail system of about 25 miles on Bureau of Land Management land adjacent to Lovell, Wyoming.
• Specifies that the Office of State Lands and Investments must contract with a professional trail organization to manage the project.
• Requires collaboration between the Office of State Lands and Investments, the Bureau of Land Management, the town of Lovell, and Big Horn County for securing permits and completing the project.

• The amendment does not specify how funds will be allocated beyond initial planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• It is unclear what happens if the conditions set by the amendment are not met.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous amendment related to state aid for the University of Wyoming.

• Removes the Lawley, et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2068/A) that was previously added to the bill.

• The exact details and impacts of the removed amendment are not provided in this text.

Plain English: The amendment modifies funding allocations for the University of Wyoming, increasing general fund appropriations and specifying conditions for state matching funds.

• Removes certain existing line items from the budget related to the University of Wyoming's endowments and matching funds.
• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $48,233,867 and adds a new item with an additional $12,500,000 for specific purposes.
• Inserts new language that appropriates $12.5 million from the general fund to match funds received or donated by the University of Wyoming under certain conditions.

• The exact details and impacts of removing lines 2 through 16 on page 53 are not fully explained in the provided text.
• Some technical adjustments required for totals and renumbering are mentioned but not detailed.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding to support three full-time positions in the University of Wyoming's College of Education, including specific roles for an assistant professor, a director, and another director.

• Adds $1,174,450 to the general fund appropriation for compensation and benefits for three new full-time positions within the college of education at the University of Wyoming.

• The amendment specifies exact roles but does not provide details on how these positions will be filled or their specific duties beyond the titles provided.

Plain English: This amendment modifies funding allocations for the University of Wyoming, adding new specific appropriations and increasing general fund amounts.

• Adds $10 million each to three areas within the College of Education and one area in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
• Increases the total amount under GENERAL FUND by $30 million after item 8.
• Increases the total amount under GENERAL FUND by $10 million after item 10.

• The amendment text does not specify how these changes affect other parts of the budget or if there are any limitations on transferring funds between different sections.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding for the University of Wyoming by increasing a specific amount in the General Fund and removing certain lines from the budget.

• Increases the amount under the General Fund by $1,698,084.
• Removes two lines from page 53 of the document.

• The exact details removed on page 53 are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment to HB0001 removes a specific section related to state aid for the University of Wyoming and makes adjustments to the total amounts accordingly.

• Removes the fifth item in the list under Section 067, which is about state aid for the University of Wyoming.
• Deletes lines 7 through 10 on page 54 that are related to this section.

• The exact details and content of what was removed from the fifth item and lines 7-10 are not provided in the amendment text, so their specific impacts cannot be detailed here.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $450,000.

• Increases the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $450,000.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $285,783.

• Increases the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by $285,783.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes a specific section related to state aid for the University of Wyoming and adjusts other parts of the bill accordingly.

• Removes lines 5 through 16 on page 53, which contain details about state aid for the University of Wyoming.
• Deletes '3.,' from line 3 on page 52.

• The exact content and impact of the removed section are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for a qualified management consultant to work with the management council when conducting an external financial and administrative audit and operational review of the University of Wyoming.

• Adds language requiring a qualified management consultant to collaborate with the management council during the external financial and administrative audit and operational review process.

• The amendment does not specify what qualifications are required for the management consultant or provide details on how the collaboration between the consultant and the management council will be structured.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new requirement for the University of Wyoming to review its organizational structure and staffing patterns, with potential consequences if cost savings are not achieved.

• Adds a new section requiring the University of Wyoming to conduct a comprehensive review of its organizational structure and staffing patterns.
• Specifies that the university may hire experts or consultants to assist in this review.
• Requires the university board of trustees to submit an operational plan by December 1, 2026, detailing cost savings and reinvestment opportunities.

• The amendment increases the general fund appropriation for the University of Wyoming by $40 million, but it is unclear how this additional funding will be used beyond the specified review requirements.
• If the operational plan does not achieve at least $5 million in cost savings and reinvestment opportunities, the joint appropriations committee may propose to decrease the general fund appropriation by $40 million.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to provide $12,500,000 in state funding for matching donations to the University of Wyoming's endowment fund.

• Adds a new section under GENERAL FUND that increases the amount by $12,500,000.
• Specifies that this money is for matching funds received or donated to the University of Wyoming’s permanent endowment.
• Requires a one-to-one match from non-state sources for every dollar provided by the state.

• The exact priorities and distribution details are left to the discretion of the University of Wyoming board of trustees.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for Enhanced Oil Recovery Community Technical Outreach & Research under the General Fund by $152,802.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Community's Technical Outreach and Research program within the General Fund by $152,802.

• The amendment text does not specify how this additional funding will be used or what specific changes it might require in other parts of the budget.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for Enterprise Technology Services under the General Fund by $620,342.

• Increases the amount allocated to Enterprise Technology Services in the General Fund by $620,342.

• The specific use of the additional funds within Enterprise Technology Services is not detailed in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for Enterprise Technology Services under the General Fund by $3,374,403.

• Increases the amount allocated to Enterprise Technology Services in the General Fund by $3,374,403.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for cloud services within the Enterprise Technology Services section of the budget.

• Adds $875,929 to be used specifically for cloud services under the 'OTHER FUNDS' category in the Enterprise Technology Services section.

• The amendment text does not specify how the funds will be allocated or managed beyond the initial appropriation.

Plain English: The amendment changes funding amounts for the Wyoming Business Council, specifies how reductions in funding should be applied to strategic partners, and sets a timeframe for when funds will be used.

• Increases the General Fund amount by $4,931,832 and Other Funds amount by $145,002 SR for the Wyoming Business Council.
• Adds language specifying that any reductions in funding for strategic partners should be applied proportionately to all partners.
• Specifies that funds appropriated under this section will be used from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

• The amendment text does not provide details on how the increased funding amounts will be specifically allocated or what 'SR' stands for in relation to Other Funds.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council within the General Fund by $242,500.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Wyoming Business Council in the General Fund by $242,500.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council from the General Fund by $1,288,760.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Wyoming Business Council from the General Fund by $1,288,760.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding for the Wyoming Business Council is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council from the General Fund by $1,413,800.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Wyoming Business Council under the General Fund by $1,413,800.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding for the Wyoming Business Council is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Wyoming Business Council by $5 million from the General Fund.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Wyoming Business Council by $5 million.

• The exact purpose and use of this additional funding are not specified in the provided amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous amendments related to the Wyoming Business Council and increases funding in the General Fund by $3,302,560.

• Removes two previously approved amendments (HB0001H3068/A and HB0001H3069/A) that were related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Increases funding in the General Fund by $3,302,560.

• The exact details of what was removed from the previous amendments are not provided and cannot be determined from this text alone.

Plain English: The amendment modifies sections related to Wyoming Stable Token Commission funding, changing how funds are distributed and repaid.

• Adds a new appropriation of $2,500,000 from the general fund for the period starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
• Requires that this amount be repaid to the general fund by July 1, 2037, using revenue generated under the Wyoming Stable Token Act.
• Removes sections related to the distribution of funds for the Wyoming Stable Token.

• The exact impact and details of the repayment process are not fully explained in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $2.5 million from the general fund for the Wyoming Stable Token Commission in fiscal year 2026-2027, with a requirement to repay this amount by July 1, 2037.

• Adds an appropriation of $2.5 million from the general fund for the period starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
• Specifies that the $2.5 million must be repaid to the general fund by July 1, 2037 using revenue generated under the Wyoming Stable Token Act.

• The amendment does not specify how the repayment will be ensured or what happens if the required revenue is insufficient.
• It's unclear from this text alone whether there are any existing funds or allocations for the Wyoming Stable Token Commission that would be affected by this new appropriation.

Plain English: The amendment removes sections related to Wyoming Stable Token Distribution of Funds and replaces them with reserved placeholders.

• Removes the section titled 'Wyoming Stable Token - Distribution of Funds' from the bill.
• Deletes specific lines and pages that contain details about the distribution of funds for the Wyoming Stable Token.
• Inserts '[Reserved]' in place of deleted sections to indicate future potential use.

• The exact nature and purpose of the reserved placeholders are not specified, leaving it unclear what might be added later.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Board of Law Examiners under OTHER FUNDS by $23,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Board of Law Examiners by $23,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to increase funding for Wyoming's School Foundation Program by adjusting costs in four categories starting from the school year 2026-2027.

• Adds $132 million in additional funds under 'OTHER FUNDS' for the School Foundation Program.
• Includes a new external cost adjustment to the education resource block grant model, increasing funding by 7.5% for each of four categories: professional labor, nonprofessional labor, educational materials, and energy.

• The exact impact on school budgets beyond these specific adjustments is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases the General Fund allocation for the Environmental Quality Council by $20,000.

• Increases the amount of money in the General Fund allocated to the Environmental Quality Council by $20,000.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Environmental Quality Council under the General Fund by $9,228.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Environmental Quality Council in the General Fund by $9,228.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment increases funding for the Office of Administrative Hearings under OTHER FUNDS by $8,636.

• Increases the amount allocated to the Office of Administrative Hearings from OTHER FUNDS by $8,636.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the Board of Barber Examiners under OTHER FUNDS by $4,000.

• Increases the amount available in OTHER FUNDS for the Board of Barber Examiners by $4,000.

• The exact purpose or use of this additional funding is not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer specific amounts of money from one account to another under certain conditions.

• Adds a new subsection (d) that instructs the state auditor to transfer $41.4 million and $27.1 million from the strategic investments and projects account to the legislative stabilization reserve account on specified dates if Senate File 0119 is not enacted into law.
• Adds a new subsection (e) that requires the state auditor to move money from the public school foundation program account to the strategic investments and projects account in two installments of $98.5 million and $105 million, respectively, if Senate File 0119 is not enacted into law.
• Adds a new subsection (f) that mandates transferring any unspent funds from the strategic investments and projects account to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account on specific dates.

• The transfers are contingent upon Senate File 0119 not being enacted into law, which is an external condition beyond this amendment's control.
• Some technical details about adjusting totals and renumbering as necessary are mentioned but not fully explained in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer $10 million from the Wyoming cultural trust fund to the state highway fund.

• Adds a new section (d) that instructs the state auditor to move ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) from the Wyoming cultural trust fund to the state highway fund.

• The amendment does not specify how this transfer will affect other parts of the budget or what specific projects the transferred funds will support in the state highway fund.

Plain English: The amendment modifies budget transfers for educational funds, adding new transfer requirements from school accounts to other state accounts under specific conditions.

• Adds a condition that if Senate File 0119 is not enacted into law, the State Auditor must transfer money from the public school foundation program account to the strategic investments and projects account in two installments of $24.6 million by June 30, 2027, and $26.2 million by June 30, 2028.
• Requires transferring funds from the general fund to the public school foundation program account: $47 million by June 30, 2027, and $48.1 million by June 30, 2028.
• Specifies that after these transfers, additional amounts must be moved to the common school permanent fund reserve account from both the public school foundation program account and any insufficient funds transferred under previous paragraphs.

• The exact impact of Senate File 0119 on these budget transfers is not clear without knowing its content.
• Some sections are marked as '[RESERVED]', indicating that parts of the bill may be removed or altered in future versions.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to transfer $10 million from the public school foundation program account to the legislative stabilization reserve account for a specific high school project in Sweetwater County.

• Adds a new section that requires the state auditor to transfer $10 million from the public school foundation program account to the legislative stabilization reserve account by December 15, 2026.
• Specifies that any investment earnings generated from this transfer must be credited back to the public school foundation program account.
• Appropriates these funds for the Sweetwater County School District #1 high school project and requires certification by the state construction department before expenditures can occur.

• The amendment text does not specify what happens if there is insufficient revenue in the public school foundation program account to make the transfer.
• It's unclear how this amendment will affect other budget sections or accounts beyond those explicitly mentioned.

Plain English: The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer $30 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to two different trust funds related to outdoor recreation and tourism in Wyoming.

• Adds a new section that requires transferring $20 million to the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund.
• Requires an additional $10 million transfer to the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Income Account.

• The amendment does not specify how these transfers will affect other parts of the budget or what specific uses the funds must be put towards within the trust funds.

Plain English: The amendment adds provisions for a one-time retirement payment and salary adjustments for state employees, along with transferring funds from the Wyoming cultural trust fund to the general fund.

• Adds a provision for a one-time retirement payment of 1% of an eligible person's existing annual benefit on July 1, 2026.
• Appropriates $111,041,028 from the general fund to provide salary adjustments for state employees whose salaries are not prescribed by law.
• Transfers $10 million from the Wyoming cultural trust fund to the general fund.

• The text is truncated and does not include all details about how unspent funds will be handled, which limits a full understanding of this aspect.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to allocate $111,041,028 from the general fund for salary adjustments of generally funded employees in various state agencies and institutions over a two-year period starting July 1, 2026.

• Allocates $111,041,028 to the State Auditor for salary adjustments of non-legislatively prescribed salaries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
• Specifies distribution amounts to various entities including executive branch agencies, judicial commission, Wyoming energy authority, University of Wyoming, community colleges, and supreme court.
• Requires salary adjustments based on an occupational market analysis.

• The exact methodology for distributing funds within each entity is not fully detailed in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment proposes a one-time retirement payment to eligible individuals receiving certain pension or benefit payments before July 1, 2024.

• Adds a provision for a one-time retirement payment of 1% of an individual's existing annual benefit to those who started receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2024.
• Appropriates $8,780,405 from the general fund to cover these payments.

• The amendment does not specify how the payment will be calculated for individuals who are survivors of retired or disabled employees.
• It is unclear if there are sufficient funds in the retirement plans to cover any additional amounts needed beyond the appropriated amount.

Plain English: This amendment changes a section related to energy funding, replacing it with new provisions for investing in equity related to rare earth resource processing.

• Removes existing language about the Energy Matching Fund Loan and replaces it with new provisions for an 'Energy Equity Investment'.
• Appropriates $16 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to be used by the state treasurer for equity investments in corporations involved in rare earth resource processing.
• Requires that any investment must have a written opinion from the attorney general certifying its legality.

• The amendment does not specify how the $16 million will be allocated or managed beyond the initial appropriation and certification requirements.

Plain English: This amendment removes all provisions related to the Energy Matching Fund Loan program from the bill, replacing them with placeholders indicating that sections are reserved for future use.

• Removes lines 9 through 26 on page 121 and lines 1 through 23 on page 122 of the original bill text.
• Inserts '[RESERVED.]' in place of deleted content to indicate that these sections are reserved for future use.

• The amendment does not specify what will be placed in the reserved sections in the future, if anything.

Plain English: The amendment removes a section related to cost-benefit analysis of local government grant applications and replaces it with '[RESERVED]' in the bill.

• Removes lines from page 122 that contain the original text of Section 313 on cost-benefit analysis of local government grant applications.
• Inserts '[RESERVED]' where the removed section was located, indicating that this part of the bill is no longer in use but reserved for future potential use.

• The amendment does not provide details about why Section 313 is being removed or what will replace it in the future.
• It's unclear if there are any other sections or parts of the bill that might be affected by this change beyond those explicitly mentioned.

Plain English: The amendment changes how funds are redirected to counties for capital improvement projects, ensuring they are allocated based on population and property valuation factors.

• Changes 'DEAPPROPRIATION' to 'REAPPROPRIATION' in the Business Ready Community Account section.
• Adds new provisions for allocating funds to each county based on a formula involving population and assessed valuation per capita.
• Specifies that funds can only be used after July 1, 2026, for capital projects and major maintenance of public facilities.
• Allows excess grant funds to be applied to additional agreed-upon projects or held by the county treasurer for future use.

• The amendment text is complex and includes detailed formulas that may require further explanation beyond this summary.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to the Business Ready Community Account from the bill and replaces them with '[RESERVED]' markers.

• Removes all content under Section 317 dealing with the Business Ready Community Account.
• Inserts '[Reserved]' in place of deleted text on page 125, line 15.

• The exact nature and purpose of the removed sections are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment changes how a specific section of Wyoming's budget law about stable tokens is written, adding new subsections and conditions for its effectiveness.

• Removes lines 14 and 15 from the existing text in Section 319.
• Adds new subsections (d) and (e) to W.S. 40-31-106, modifying the original sections (a), (b), and (c).
• Inserts a new clause stating that this section will only be effective if another bill, 2026 Senate File 0021, is not passed into law.

• The exact content of the removed lines from Section 319 and the details of the new subsections (d) and (e) are not provided in the amendment text.
• Without knowing the specifics of Senate File 0021, it's unclear what conditions must be met for this amendment to take effect.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific sections related to business relocation incentives from the bill, replacing them with placeholders.

• Removes lines on page 130 starting at line 12 and ending at line 26 that relate to business relocation incentives.
• Deletes all of page 131 which contains details about these incentives.
• Eliminates lines 2 through 17 on page 132 concerning the same topic.

• The exact nature and content of the removed sections are not provided, so their specific impacts cannot be detailed here.

Plain English: The amendment removes funding for court security grants and replaces it with a placeholder called 'Reserved'.

• Removes the section related to Court Security Grants.
• Inserts '[Reserved]' in place of the removed section.

• It is unclear what will be placed under '[Reserved]', if anything at all.

Plain English: The amendment increases the amount of money awarded in the Hathaway Scholarship Program for different levels of achievement.

• Increases the award from $1,092 to $1,350 for certain scholarship tiers.
• Raises the award from $1,638 to $2,025 for another tier.
• Boosts the award from $2,184 to $2,700 for a higher-tier scholarship.
• Increases the minimum award from $137 to $169.

• The amendment only specifies changes to monetary amounts and does not provide details on how these increases will be funded or implemented.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to prohibit government agencies from using funds for membership fees, dues, travel expenses, lobbying activities, or political contributions related to government member associations.

• Adds a new section that stops government agencies from spending money on membership fees and dues for any association made up of government entities or their employees.
• Prohibits reimbursement of room, board, or travel costs associated with agency participation in the activities of these associations.
• Bans payments by or on behalf of an agency to a government member association for lobbying activities.
• Forbids contributions from agencies to political campaigns or candidates through such associations.

• The amendment does not specify how existing funds currently allocated towards prohibited expenses will be redirected or reallocated.

Plain English: The amendment states that no additional general funds, legislative stabilization reserve account funds, or strategic investments and projects account funds should be used for building the Wyoming state shooting complex beyond what has already been allocated.

• Adds a new subsection (h) to Section 328 of HB0001, limiting future appropriations for the construction of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex.

• The amendment does not specify how existing funds will be managed or what happens if current allocations are insufficient.
• It is unclear whether this restriction applies to other funding sources beyond those mentioned in the amendment.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous changes to a bill about funding for a shooting complex in Wyoming and adds new rules for how leftover money should be handled.

• Removes the Washut, et al. second reading amendment (HB0001H2113/A) and Lien third reading amendment (HB0001H3095/A).
• Adds a new section that says any leftover money from the state shooting complex account must go back to where it came from.
• Makes this new rule effective immediately.

• The exact details of previous amendments being removed are not provided, so their specific content is unknown.

Plain English: This amendment modifies a previous bill to require that for certain funds to be spent, there must also be matching funds from nonstate sources in a one-to-one ratio with the state funds.

• Deletes an existing amendment (HB0001H3096/A) entirely.
• Adds a requirement for matching funds from nonstate sources at a one-to-one ratio with appropriated funds for expenditures under subsections 328(b) and 328(c).

• The exact sections affected by the deleted amendment (HB0001H3096/A) are not specified, making it unclear what changes were removed.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to allocate up to $3 million from state funds for reimbursing concessionaires based on appraised values, with approval from the attorney general.

• Allocates up to $3 million from the special revenue fund of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources for reimbursement to concessionaires.
• Requires a full appraisal by the department of the value of each concessionaire's business, excluding land and location values.
• Limits expenditures under this section to either the amount re-appropriated or the appraised value determined in subsection (b).
• Specifies that no expenditure can be made without written approval from the attorney general.

• The exact details of how the reimbursement will be calculated and distributed are not specified beyond the appraisal process.
• It is unclear what happens if there are insufficient funds in the special revenue fund to cover all appraised values.

Plain English: The amendment adds a one-time retirement payment and salary adjustments for certain state employees.

• Adds a one-time retirement payment to eligible retirees receiving benefits before July 1, 2024.
• Appropriates $111,789,670 from the general fund for salary adjustments of generally funded employees whose salaries are not set by law.

• The exact distribution methodology and impact on future benefits for retirees is limited to one-time payments.
• Details about how funds will be allocated among different entities might be too technical to fully explain here.

Plain English: The amendment deletes previous amendments and adds new provisions for salary adjustments of state employees funded from the general fund over a two-year period starting July 1, 2026.

• Deletes previous third reading amendments (HB0001H3084) and (HB0001H3099/A).
• Appropriates $111,789,670 from the general fund to the state auditor for salary adjustments of generally funded employees not prescribed by law.
• Specifies distribution amounts among various entities such as executive branch agencies, Wyoming business council, University of Wyoming, and others.

• The exact impact on specific employee positions is unclear without additional details.
• Some technical language may require further explanation for full understanding.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to provide a one-time retirement payment for eligible individuals receiving certain pension or benefit payments before July 1, 2024.

• Adds a new section that allows for a one-time additional payment of 2.7% of an individual's existing annual benefit to those who started receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2024.
• Allocates $21,685,764 from the general fund to the Wyoming Retirement System to cover these payments.

• The amendment specifies that if there are insufficient funds, the Wyoming Retirement System will reduce payments proportionately.
• It is unclear how this one-time payment will affect future benefits or the overall budget beyond the specified period.

Plain English: The amendment adds a one-time retirement payment to eligible individuals receiving certain pension benefits before July 1, 2024.

• Adds a provision for a one-time retirement payment of 1% of an individual's existing annual benefit to those who started receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2024.
• Appropriates $8,031,763 from the general fund to cover these payments.

• The amendment specifies that if there are insufficient funds, the Wyoming Retirement System will reduce payments proportionately.
• It is unclear how this one-time payment will affect individuals who receive benefits after July 1, 2024.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to increase retirement benefits for eligible individuals receiving pensions or other retirement-related payments before July 1, 2024, with an eight percent cost-of-living adjustment funded by a specific appropriation from the general fund.

• Adds an eight percent (8%) increase in annual retirement benefits for those who started receiving benefits prior to July 1, 2024.
• Appropriates $662,408,110.00 from the general fund to the Wyoming Retirement System to cover these increased benefits.
• Limits the cost-of-living adjustment to individuals and survivors of retired or disabled employees who began receiving benefits before July 1, 2024.

• The amendment does not specify how the eight percent increase will be applied if there are insufficient funds available.
• It excludes certain retirement plans from receiving this adjustment, such as the paid firemen plan A.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to add a cost of living adjustment for retirement benefits starting July 1, 2026, increasing annual benefits by five percent for eligible recipients who began receiving benefits before July 1, 2024.

• Adds a provision for a five percent increase in annual retirement benefits for those who started receiving benefits before July 1, 2024.
• Allocates $414 million from the general fund to the Wyoming Retirement System to cover these increased benefits.

• The amendment specifies that if there are insufficient funds, payments will be reduced proportionately based on actuarial determinations.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to provide a cost of living adjustment for retirement benefits starting July 1, 2026, funded through an appropriation from the general fund.

• Adds a provision for a three percent increase in annual retirement benefits for eligible individuals who began receiving benefits before July 1, 2024.
• Appropriates $248,403,046.00 from the general fund to the Wyoming Retirement System to cover these increased benefits.

• The amendment does not specify how the cost of living adjustment will be applied if there are insufficient funds.
• It excludes certain retirement plans like the paid firemen plan A from receiving this benefit.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to provide for distributions of state sales and use tax revenue to local governments if the total revenue falls below $73,125,000 in fiscal years 2027 or 2028.

• Adds a new section under Section 328 to distribute any shortfall between collected sales and use tax revenue and $73,125,000 to local governments through the Office of State Lands and Investments if the total revenue is less than $73,125,000 in fiscal years 2027 or 2028.
• Specifies that this section will only take effect if another bill (House Bill 107) becomes law.

• The exact details of how the funds would be distributed to local governments are not specified in the amendment text and depend on existing laws mentioned, such as W.S. 39-15-602.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to allocate $22 million from a reserve account for the state treasurer to buy gold and silver bullion and specie within Wyoming.

• Allocates $22 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the state treasurer for acquiring gold and silver bullion and specie.
• Specifies that at least 3,000 ounces of gold and 100,000 ounces of silver must be stored within Wyoming.
• Allows the state treasurer to use these funds to cover storage and insurance costs.

• The amendment does not specify how or when the acquisition will take place beyond the requirement that it happens within Wyoming.

Plain English: The amendment creates a new Wyoming generational investment account to hold funds transferred from the legislative stabilization reserve account and invest them according to specific guidelines.

• Adds a new section to create the Wyoming generational investment account.
• Specifies that $100 million will be transferred from the legislative stabilization reserve account to this new investment account on July 1, 2026.
• Outlines how funds in the investment account should be invested and managed.

• The exact details of future transfers and investments beyond the initial $100 million are not fully specified.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to add $2,500,000 from the general fund to a scholarship endowment fund for Wyoming students, requiring matching funds from nonstate sources.

• Adds $2,500,000 from the general fund to the Hathaway expand Wyoming scholarship endowment fund.
• Requires that for every dollar added from the state, at least two dollars must come from other sources as matching funds.

• The exact details of how the matching funds will be obtained and managed are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds new funding provisions to support Wyoming's education system, including adjustments for cost of living, technology equipment, food services, and school resource officers.

• Adds $68.1 million for an external cost adjustment to the education resource block grant model starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
• Increases funding for pupil support staff such as teachers, guidance counselors, and nurses based on student needs.
• Modifies technology equipment funding from $250.00/ADM to $450.00/ADM without adjustments.
• Establishes a food service grant program with an initial appropriation of $18 million for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.

• The amendment also establishes a school resource officer grant program but does not provide specific details on how these funds will be distributed or used.
• Some technical adjustments to totals and renumbering are required, which may affect the overall budget figures.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new program to provide financial assistance for water system improvements in cities, towns, and special districts.

• Adds a local water system funding program that provides financial aid to communities for improving their public water systems and wastewater systems.
• Establishes rules for the state loan and investment board to administer this program, including an application process and annual audits.
• Sets limits on borrowing up to $100 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to fund eligible projects.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding will be available each year for the program.

Plain English: The amendment creates a new Wyoming Housing Investment Program to provide grants and loans for affordable housing projects and first-time homebuyer assistance.

• Adds a new section to the bill to create the Wyoming Housing Investment Program under the Wyoming Community Development Authority.
• Establishes a Wyoming Housing Investment Account with an initial appropriation of $20 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account.
• Authorizes grants and loans for various housing-related purposes, including new construction, rehabilitation, transitional housing, first-time homebuyer assistance, and rental vouchers.
• Requires the attorney general's written opinion to certify the legality of each grant or loan transaction.

• The amendment text does not specify how funds will be distributed beyond the initial $20 million appropriation.
• Details on interest rates for loans are set by the Wyoming Community Development Authority, but the maximum rate is capped at the benchmark U.S. effective federal funds interest rate.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to add a new section that allocates $10 million from the general fund to support infrastructure projects for unmet housing and workforce housing needs in Wyoming.

• Adds a new section to allocate $10 million from the general fund to the Office of State Lands and Investments.
• Specifies that this money will be used for grants to local governments to help with water, sewer, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Requires the Office of State Lands and Investments to create rules to manage these grants.

• The exact details on how the $10 million will be distributed are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for a rural veterinary medicine education program at the University of Wyoming, including an agreement with Kansas State University or another accredited college.

• Adds $550,000 from the general fund to the University of Wyoming for veterinary medicine education and training for five students in partnership with Kansas State University or another accredited college.
• Specifies that the board of trustees at the University of Wyoming must enter into a contract focusing on rural and large animal veterinary practice.
• Requires an agreement between the university and each student receiving training, as outlined by state law.

• The amendment does not specify how future funding for additional cohorts will be secured beyond the initial $550,000 appropriation.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section authorizing the Wyoming veterans' memorial museum renovation project and creating a task force to oversee it.

• Authorizes the governor and Wyoming military department, through the state construction department, to enter into contracts for the renovation of the Wyoming veterans' memorial museum.
• Establishes a task force consisting of legislative members and representatives from various state departments to advise on the project's procurement and completion.
• Appropriates $5 million from the Wyoming tourism account for the renovation project and $25,000 from the general fund for task force expenses.

• The text is truncated at the end, so some details about additional appropriations or requirements may be missing.
• Specific conditions or limitations on how funds can be used beyond what's stated are not provided in this excerpt.

Plain English: The amendment requires a forensic audit of the Wyoming Business Council, funded with $100,000 from the general fund, to be completed as soon as possible after its effective date and reported to relevant committees and the governor.

• Adds a requirement for a forensic audit of the Wyoming Business Council using $100,000 from the general fund.
• Specifies that the audit must cover funds held by or received since July 1, 2025, accounts used to hold these funds, and private donations provided to the council.
• Includes a review of whether the council has followed applicable laws and accounting principles for its financial activities.

• The amendment does not specify what actions will be taken if the audit is not completed by July 1, 2026.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to require the state building commission to conduct a feasibility study on constructing a hotel and conference center near the Wyoming State Capitol, report findings by November 1, 2026, and appropriates $25,000 from the general fund for this purpose.

• Requires the state building commission to conduct a feasibility study regarding constructing a hotel and conference center near or within the Wyoming State Capitol complex.
• Specifies that the revenue generated by the proposed project should be deposited into the public school foundation program account.
• Directs the state building commission to report its findings to specific legislative committees by November 1, 2026.
• Appropriates $25,000 from the general fund for conducting the feasibility study.

• The amendment does not specify what will happen after the feasibility study is completed or if construction will proceed based on its findings.

Plain English: The amendment changes how excess funds from a specific reserve account are distributed to various trust funds for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

• For the specified fiscal years, any excess funds in the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account over 245% of the spending policy amount will be distributed to seven different trust funds with specific percentages allocated to each.

• The amendment text does not specify what happens if there are no excess funds or if the total exceeds $100 million, which could leave some uncertainty about how these situations would be handled.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to allocate $1.5 million from the general fund to help cities and towns create digital permit systems.

• Allocates $1.5 million from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments for creating digital permit systems in cities and towns.
• Establishes an application process for cities and towns to apply for grants, with funds distributed based on demonstrated need and benefits.
• Requires that cities or towns do not currently have a digital permit system, adopting one will improve transparency and allow direct submission of applications.

• The amendment does not specify how the remaining details of the application process and distribution criteria will be determined.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for the University of Wyoming by $20 million to conduct a review aimed at reducing redundancies, improving efficiency, and identifying cost savings.

• Increases the General Fund appropriation for the University of Wyoming by $20 million.
• Requires the University to conduct a comprehensive review of its organizational structure and staffing patterns across all divisions and units.
• Specifies that the review must identify redundancies, assess restructuring opportunities, evaluate staffing levels, develop recommendations for reducing positions while considering operational needs, and compile inventories of degree programs and diversity initiatives.

• The amendment includes a provision to potentially decrease funding by $20 million if cost savings are not achieved as specified.
• Some technical details about adjusting totals and renumbering may be unclear without additional context.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $30,000 from the Wyoming tourism account for retrieving, developing, and curating a display of an inscription on the 1893 Yellowstone Forest Reserve Survey Party Tree.

• Adds $30,000 to the department of state parks and cultural resources from the Wyoming tourism account.
• Specifies that this money is only for retrieving, developing, and curating a display of an inscription on the 1893 Yellowstone Forest Reserve Survey Party Tree in the Shoshone National Forest.
• States that this funding cannot be used for any other purpose.

• The amendment does not provide details about how the funds will be retrieved, developed, or curated.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $400,000 from the Wyoming tourism account for trail construction or operation through grants that require matching funds.

• Adds $400,000 from the Wyoming tourism account to the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources for trail projects.
• Requires a one-to-one match between state funds and nonstate funds for any grant awarded under this section.

• The amendment does not specify how many trails will be funded or which organization will receive the contract.

Plain English: The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer money from a reserve account to either the general fund or another specific account, depending on whether a certain Senate file is enacted.

• Adds new subsections (a), (b), and (c) under Section 398 of HB0001.
• Requires the state auditor to transfer $180 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the general fund if a specific Senate file is not enacted.
• If 2026 Senate File 0119 is enacted, instead of transferring $180 million to the general fund, the amendment requires transferring $105 million to the strategic investments and projects account.

• The exact impact on other parts of the budget or related laws is not detailed in this amendment text.
• The conditionality based on whether a specific Senate file is enacted means the actual transfer amount could vary.

Plain English: This amendment changes how certain funds are used, modifies wording related to refunds instead of relief, and makes other minor adjustments across various sections.

• Changes the phrase 'is appropriated' to 'shall be expended' in Section 001.
• Removes the term 'natural resource policy account' from Section 001.
• Inserts 'by law' after 'provided' in Section 002.
• Replaces 'relief' with 'refund' in Section 051.

• The amendment includes numerous minor changes across multiple sections, some of which may be too technical to summarize without additional context.

Plain English: The amendment clarifies the application procedures for the homeowner tax exemption, including residency requirements and submission deadlines.

• Clarifies that a single family residential structure must be occupied by the owner for at least eight months of the year to qualify for the exemption starting from tax year 2026.
• Specifies that if an owner-occupied residence is sold and another property is purchased within Wyoming, both residences' occupancy periods count towards the residency requirement in tax years 2027 and 2028.
• Allows active duty members of the armed forces to qualify for the exemption if their service prevents them from meeting the eight-month residency requirement.

• The amendment does not provide specific details on how the department of revenue will implement these changes in practice.

Plain English: The amendment lists other adopted amendments to the bill without making specific changes itself.

• The amendment does not make any concrete changes to the original bill's content or provisions.

• Since the provided text only lists other amendments and does not specify what those amendments do, it is unclear how this impacts the overall bill.