Plain English Breakdown
The official source material did not provide a detailed summary text, so some details were inferred from the bill text itself.
Stopping Public Money for Certain Group Memberships
The bill stops government money from being used to pay membership fees and expenses related to specific organizations.
What This Bill Does
- Creates a new law that says public funds cannot be used to pay membership fees or dues for certain groups.
- Lists four specific organizations that the rule applies to: Environmental Council of the States, Council of Chief State School Officers, National Association of Medicaid Directors, and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
- Prohibits using public money to cover expenses like travel costs when attending events organized by these groups.
Who It Names or Affects
- State agencies and political subdivisions in Wyoming
- Specific organizations listed in the bill
Terms To Know
- Public funds
- Money given to state agencies or local governments by the government.
- Specified organizations
- Certain groups named in the law that cannot receive public money for membership fees or related expenses.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not apply to contracts or agreements made before its effective date.
- It is unclear how this will affect existing relationships between state agencies and the listed organizations.