General government appropriations.

Plain English: The amendment lists and amends other adopted amendments related to the appropriations bill.

• Lists identical amendments to SF0001.
• Amends specific sections of SF0001 with additional amendments.

• The text does not provide details on what changes each amendment makes, only that they exist and amend certain parts of the bill.

Plain English: The amendment adds new funding for cybersecurity grants, stormwater fees in Cheyenne, and public laboratory services while making adjustments to other budget allocations.

• Adds $108,190.00 for a local cybersecurity grant program matching fund under the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security section.
• Allocates $18,262.00 for stormwater fees in Cheyenne under the Department of Administration and Information.
• Appropriates $607,227.00 for public laboratory services and operations under the Department of Health.

• The amendment text is extensive and includes numerous changes to budget allocations which are not all detailed here due to complexity and length.

Plain English: The amendment adds $800,000 to the General Fund for search and rescue operations within the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.

• Adds $800,000 from the General Fund to support search and rescue activities conducted by the Search and Rescue Council in the Governor's Office of Homeland Security.

• The amendment specifies that this funding cannot be transferred or used for other purposes beyond what is outlined.
• It is unclear how this specific allocation will affect overall budget totals or if there are additional requirements not mentioned in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment changes the allocation of funds for natural resource policy by increasing the general fund amount and specifying a new account for federal natural resources, while also adjusting other sections accordingly.

• Increases the General Fund appropriation by $1 million under Section 001 (Natural Resource Policy).
• Creates a new section to deposit $1 million into the federal natural resource policy account.
• Reduces the Office of the Governor's budget by $1 million in another part of the bill.

• The exact impact on other parts of the budget is not fully detailed and may require further analysis.

Plain English: This amendment adjusts funding for the State Auditor's office by adding $2,075,442 to a specific revenue account and then removing that same amount from another part of the budget.

• Adds $2,075,442 to 'GF License Revenue Recoup' under General Funds for the State Auditor's office.
• Subtracts $2,075,442 from the State Auditor's office in a different section of the budget.

• The exact purpose and impact of these funding adjustments are not clear from the provided text.

Plain English: This amendment adjusts funding and staffing for the Department of Agriculture's State Fair program, increasing funds but reducing a specific amount elsewhere within the department.

• Increases General Funds by $295,938 for the State Fair program on Page 16, line 9.
• Adds two full-time positions for the State Fair program on Page 16, line 19.
• Reduces a specific amount of $295,938 from General Funds in another part of the Department of Agriculture's budget as specified on Page 141.

• The amendment deletes paragraph (b)(iii) created by an earlier amendment but does not specify what that paragraph contained.
• It is unclear how the net effect will balance out between the increase and decrease of funds within the same department.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section that allocates five million dollars for water litigation within the Attorney General's Law Office to protect Wyoming's water rights.

• Adds $5,000,000 in funding specifically for water litigation within the Attorney General’s Law Office unit.
• Specifies that this money can only be used for legal issues related to protecting Wyoming’s compact water rights and obligations.

• The amendment does not provide details on how the funds will be managed or spent beyond what is stated in the text.

Plain English: This amendment adjusts funding for the Public Service Commission by increasing funds in one section and decreasing them in another, resulting in no net change to the total amount.

• Increases OTHER FUNDS for the Public Service Commission by $600,000 on page 23, line 3.
• Decreases OTHER FUNDS for the Public Service Commission by $600,000 in section 328(a) created by a previous amendment.

• The net effect of these changes is that there is no change to the total funding amount for the Public Service Commission.

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

• Adds $96,511 from the general fund to be used for full-time and part-time employee positions or contractual services within the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
• Specifies that this funding is intended to complete archaeology work on human remains effectively and efficiently as determined by the department's director.

• The exact nature and extent of the archaeological work are not detailed in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding to survey, document, and create 3D models of petroglyphs and pictographs on state lands in Wyoming.

• Adds $441,340 from the general fund for a specific project related to cultural resources.
• Specifies that this money must be used for surveying, documenting, and creating three-dimensional models of known petroglyphs and pictographs on state land.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding will remain after the specified use is completed.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new position to the State Engineer's office, but only if another bill is passed, and it also adjusts funding for the Public Service Commission based on certain conditions.

• Adds one full-time position to the State Engineer's office, which will be effective only if Senate File 0084 is enacted into law.
• Reduces a $497,477.00 general fund appropriation for the Public Service Commission by up to $497,477.00 based on additional funding received from any source to the State Engineer's office if Senate File 0084 is enacted into law.
• Eliminates two full-time positions at the Public Service Commission if Senate File 0084 becomes law.

• The exact impact of these changes depends on whether Senate File 0084 is passed and signed into law.

Plain English: The amendment adds $75,000 to the Department of Family Services' budget for sign language interpreters.

• Adds $75,000 to the General Fund appropriation under Section 049 of the Department of Family Services (Assistance & Services).
• Specifies that this amount is intended for hiring sign language interpreters and should be included in the department's standard budget for the next fiscal biennium.
• States that these funds cannot be used for any other purpose.

• The amendment does not specify how many or what type of positions will be created with this funding.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding for the University of Wyoming by increasing it by $40 million from one source and decreasing it by the same amount from another, effectively leaving the total unchanged.

• Removes a previous directive to increase funding for the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $40 million.
• Deletes specific lines that detail how this adjustment should be made within the budget document.

• The amendment text does not provide clear details on why these changes are being made or what the practical impact will be for the University of Wyoming beyond adjusting funding allocations.

Plain English: This amendment changes funding for the University of Wyoming by adjusting amounts in different sections of the budget.

• Increases the amount under GENERAL FUND on Page 52, line 4, by $285,783.
• Decreases the amount under GENERAL FUND on Page 141, after line 19, for the University of Wyoming by $285,783.

• The exact impact and purpose of these changes are not fully explained in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $30 million to the Department of Education's OTHER FUNDS section, with specific conditions for distributing these funds to the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act program.

• Adds a new item '4.' after 'IT' in Section 206 of the Department of Education.
• Increases the amount of OTHER FUNDS by $30 million.
• Specifies that $30 million must be distributed to the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act program account if an injunction is terminated and certified by the attorney general.

• The exact timing and conditions for distributing the funds depend on legal actions which are not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment requires the state auditor to transfer a specific amount of money from one education fund to another.

• Requires the state auditor to move $88,742,176.00 from the school foundation program reserve account to the common school permanent fund reserve account.

• The amendment does not specify what happens if there is not enough money in the source account for the transfer.
• It is unclear how this transfer will affect other parts of the budget or education funding.

Plain English: This amendment changes how excess revenue from federal mineral royalties is distributed in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, directing it to two specific reserve accounts.

• Removes existing language about the distribution of excess revenue.
• Adds new subsection (p) which directs any additional revenue over a certain amount to be split equally between the common school permanent fund reserve account and the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund reserve account.

• The exact impact on budget totals is not specified in this amendment text.
• Details about how the new distribution will affect other parts of the budget are unclear from the provided information.

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

• Authorizes up to $2.5 million each from two different unexpended balances of the state shooting complex account, totaling up to $5 million, for costs related to the Wyoming state shooting complex as per a memorandum of understanding.
• Specifies that funds must be used only for purposes described in the memorandum and cannot be transferred or expended for other uses without further legislative action.

• The exact amount available may vary based on the unexpended balance in the state shooting complex account.
• Details about the specific costs covered by the funds are referenced to a memorandum of understanding, which is not provided here.

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 appropriation of $550,000.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $791,283 for a technology replacement program managed by the state auditor and modifies existing allocations in other sections.

• Adds a new section allocating $791,283 to the State Auditor's Technology Replacement Program from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
• Specifies that this allocation is exempt from transfer limitations under Section 305 of the act.
• Reduces amounts in various departments and boards by specific dollar amounts as listed.

• The amendment text includes many technical details about fund allocations which are not fully explained here.

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for a specific section in the General Services part of the budget by $350,000.

• Reduces the amount allocated to Section 328(a) under 'Administration and Information' within the General Fund by $350,000.

• The exact purpose or details of Section 328(a) are not provided in the amendment text.
• It is unclear how this reduction will affect other parts of the budget or specific programs.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new appropriation of $18,262 for stormwater fees in Cheyenne and decreases funding under OTHER FUNDS by $4,500,000.

• Adds an appropriation of $18,262 to cover stormwater fees specifically for the city of Cheyenne.
• Decreases the amount listed under OTHER FUNDS by $4,500,000.

• The amendment does not specify how or when the reduction in OTHER FUNDS will be implemented.

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

• Adds $100,000 to the General Fund appropriation for the Department of Agriculture’s Administration Division.
• 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 exactly the 'agriculture leadership programs' include.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section that prevents certain divisions within the Department of Agriculture from using funds for cost allocation purposes until June 30, 2028.

• Adds a new section (4) to prohibit the use of funds by specific divisions in the Department of Agriculture for cost allocation activities during the period starting from the amendment's effective date and ending on June 30, 2028.

• The exact impact of this prohibition on the operations of these divisions is not detailed in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $1 million to the Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Registration fund, with a specific portion going into a special natural resource account.

• Adds $1 million to the General Fund for the Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Registration program.
• Specifies that $1 million from this addition must be placed in a special natural resource account.

• The amendment does not specify how the remaining funds will be used beyond what is stated.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new requirement that $1 million from the game and fish fund must be approved by the game and fish commission before it can be used by the Department of Agriculture for predator management.

• Adds $1,000,000 from the game and fish fund to support predator management efforts under the Department of Agriculture.
• Requires a majority vote from the game and fish commission for this appropriation to take effect.
• Specifies that if approved, the funds must be used according to the priorities outlined in subsection (a).

• The exact details of the priorities specified in subsection (a) are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds $10,000 to the general fund for a special exhibit about Stan Hathaway in the Hathaway building.

• Adds $10,000 from the general fund for an exhibit commemorating former Governor Stan Hathaway on the first floor lobby of the Hathaway building.
• Specifies that this funding is not part of the standard budget and cannot be used for other purposes.

• The amendment does not specify how the remaining funds after the $10,000 are to be used or managed.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding to survey, document, and create 3D models of petroglyphs and pictographs on state lands in Wyoming.

• Adds $441,340 from the general fund for a specific project related to cultural resources.
• Specifies that this money must be used only for surveying, documenting, and creating 3D models of petroglyphs and pictographs on state lands in Wyoming.

• The amendment does not provide details about how the work will be contracted or who will do it.
• It is unclear if there are existing funds that can be used for this purpose before these new funds are added.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous adjustment made to Section 037 of the bill, which relates to the State Engineer (Board of Control Division).

• Removes the third Hicks second reading amendment from Section 037.
• Adjusts totals and renumbers as necessary due to this removal.

• The exact nature of what was removed is not specified in the provided text, so details about its content are unknown.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous changes made to sections related to the State Engineer in the Administration's Board of Control Division and Interstate Streams Division.

• Removes a previously adopted amendment (SF0001S2001/A) from lines 3, 6, and 9 on page 26 of the bill.

• The exact nature of the previous amendments removed is not specified in the provided text.
• It's unclear what specific changes were made to these sections before this amendment was applied.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous changes made to sections of the Department of Health's budget related to health care financing.

• Removes a previously adopted amendment that affected line 4 on page 36 of the budget document.
• Removes a previously adopted amendment that affected line 5 on page 36 of the budget document.
• Removes a previously adopted amendment that affected lines 7 through 23 on page 39 of the budget document.

• The exact nature and content of the amendments being removed are not specified in this text, so their specific impacts cannot be detailed here.

Plain English: This amendment modifies a section of the budget related to public health within the Department of Health, specifically altering numbering in a list.

• Removes an existing amendment (SF0001S2001/A) from the text.

• The exact details and implications of removing the referenced amendment are not provided in the given text, making it unclear what specific changes or impacts this removal will have on the budget.
• Technical adjustments to totals and renumbering as necessary are mentioned but not detailed.

Plain English: The amendment increases funding for senior services and nutritional services within the Department of Health's Aging program.

• Adds $1,666,653 to fund senior services in unit 5002.
• Adds $151,195 to fund nutritional services in unit 5003.

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

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 under Section 057 of the Community College Commission (Administration).
• Specifies that this amount must be used to contract with experts to assess and recommend improvements for community college funding.

• The amendment does not provide details on how the evaluation process will work or what specific recommendations are expected.
• It is unclear if there are any additional requirements or limitations beyond those stated in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes a previous reduction in funding for community college programs and adjusts the total amounts accordingly.

• Removes a previously proposed decrease of $8,250,450 from the General Fund for community college aid.

• The exact details of what was originally reduced by this amount are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new grant program to provide $750,450 for community colleges to enhance dual enrollment education for students not eligible under existing agreements.

• Adds a competitive grant program with $750,450 from the general fund to support enhanced state funding for community college dual enrollment programs.
• Prioritizes grants for community colleges offering dual enrollment to students ineligible under current school district agreements.
• Requires the Community College Commission and participating colleges to track data on expenditures, student participation, and outcomes.

• The amendment does not specify how funds will be transferred or if there are any additional requirements for community colleges beyond tracking data.

Plain English: The amendment removes certain sections related to previous amendments and adds a new section that allocates $7.5 million for career and technical education programs in Wyoming.

• Removes specific lines from pages 45, 46, and 47 of the original bill text.
• Adds a new section on page 47 to allocate $7.5 million for career and technical education programs that can be completed within two years.

• The exact details removed from 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 adds a new section to allocate $9.5 million from the general fund for community college support.

• Adds a new section (6) under Section 057 of the Community College Commission that appropriates $9,500,000 from the General Fund.
• This money will be distributed by the commission to qualifying community colleges as specified in W.S. 21-18-205.

• The exact criteria for 'qualifying community colleges' are not detailed and would need to refer to W.S. 21-18-205 for specifics.
• Adjustments to totals and renumbering may be required as per the amendment.

Plain English: The amendment adds $5 million to the general fund for community college aid and specifies how it should be distributed.

• Adds a new section (6) under Section 057 of the bill, allocating an additional $5 million from the general fund to the Community College Commission.
• Specifies that this $5 million must be given to qualifying community colleges according to Wyoming Statute 21-18-205.

• The exact criteria for 'qualifying community colleges' are not detailed in the amendment text and would need to refer to W.S. 21-18-205 for specifics.

Plain English: This amendment removes a specific funding amount and a paragraph from an existing budget section related to state lands and investments.

• Removes the first Driskill, et al. second reading amendment (SF0001S2001/A) from lines 18 through 23 on page 49 of the bill.
• Decreases the General Fund amount by $2,341,644 in section 328(a) created by a previous amendment for State Lands and Investments.
• Deletes paragraph (b)(x) from section 328(b) created by a previous amendment.

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

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.
• Details on matching fund sources and exact economic impact are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds funding for the University of Wyoming's rodeo team and debate team, requiring matching funds from nonstate sources.

• Adds $1 million to the General Fund appropriation for the University of Wyoming's rodeo team and debate team.
• Requires a one-to-one match from non-state sources for both the rodeo team ($500,000) and the debate team ($500,000).

• The amendment does not specify how the matching funds will be verified or enforced.

Plain English: The amendment adds new requirements for the University of Wyoming to report detailed information about its administration to state committees.

• Adds a new section (section 12) requiring the University of Wyoming to provide specific details on administrators, including numbers and costs, by August 1, 2026.
• Requires the university to submit an organizational chart for each college, department, and subunit as of April 1, 2026.

• The amendment does not specify what actions will be taken if the university fails to comply with these reporting requirements.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new requirement for the University of Wyoming to not use general funds or accept any benefits from collaborating with institutions, enrolling exchange students, or employing faculty and staff from countries designated as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of State.

• Adds a new section (12) that restricts the University of Wyoming from using its general funds to collaborate with certain institutions or individuals from countries deemed foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of State, starting July 1, 2026.

• The amendment does not specify which countries are currently designated as foreign adversaries and how this designation might change over time.
• It is unclear what specific actions or collaborations would be restricted under this new rule.

Plain English: The amendment adds $500,000 to the University of Wyoming's general fund for a rural medicine training program in a critical access hospital, requiring an equal amount of matching funds from nonstate sources.

• Adds $500,000 to the University of Wyoming’s general fund for a family residency program focused on rural medicine training.
• Requires that for every dollar provided by the state, at least one dollar must come from other sources as matching funds.

• The exact details about how the remaining budget will be adjusted and renumbered are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment reduces funding for the University of Wyoming from the General Fund by a total of $27,535,783.

• Reduces the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming under the General Fund by $8,300,000 on page 52.
• Removes an earlier amendment that increased funding for the University of Wyoming and replaces it with a reduction of $19,235,783 on page 141.

• The exact impact of removing previous amendments is not fully detailed in the provided text.

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

• Removes the seventh Laursen third reading amendment (SF0001S3026/A) that was previously added to the bill.

• The exact details and content of the removed amendment are not provided, so it's unclear what specific changes were made to state aid for the University of Wyoming by this action.

Plain English: This amendment removes $2,300,000 from the General Fund for the University of Wyoming.

• Reduces the amount allocated to the University of Wyoming by $2,300,000 from the General Fund.

• The exact impact on other parts of the budget or specific programs within the University of Wyoming is not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous changes to the Wyoming Business Council's budget and reduces funding for a specific account.

• Removes previously made amendments that affected lines in Section 085 of the Wyoming Business Council.
• Reduces the amount allocated under section 328(a) from the General Fund by $36,324,175.

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

Plain English: The amendment removes a previous amendment, changes funding amounts for the Wyoming Business Council, and adjusts staffing levels.

• Removes an existing amendment related to the Wyoming Business Council's budget.
• Increases general fund appropriation by $8 million for the Wyoming Business Council’s operation and administration from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
• Adjusts staffing levels by decreasing full-time positions.

• The exact impact of deleting previous amendments is not fully explained in the provided text.

Plain English: The amendment removes previous amendments related to the Wyoming Business Council and adds new reporting requirements for the council.

• Removes a previously proposed amendment (SF0001S3029/A) that was intended to modify the Wyoming Business Council's funding.
• Adds detailed reporting requirements for the Wyoming Business Council, including information on grant funds, loans, bonds, and property owned by the council.
• Decreases the general fund amount allocated to the Wyoming Business Council by $26,324,175.

• The exact details of what was in the removed amendments (SF0001S3029/A and SF0001S3030/A) are not provided, so their specific impacts cannot be described.
• Some technical language about adjusting totals and renumbering is included but its full implications are unclear without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment removes previous amendments to the Wyoming Business Council's budget and decreases its funding from the General Fund by $25,162,088.

• Removes a previously added amendment (SF0001S3029/A) related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Removes another previous amendment (SF0001S3030/A) related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Removes yet another previous amendment (SF0001S3031/A) related to the Wyoming Business Council.
• Decreases funding for the Wyoming Business Council from the General Fund by $25,162,088.

• The exact details of the amendments being removed are not provided in the text and may require additional context to fully understand their impact.

Plain English: This amendment removes previously added changes to sections related to County & Pros Attorneys in the budget bill.

• Removes an earlier amendment that affected lines on page 83 and page 84 of the section dealing with County & Pros Attorneys.

• The exact nature of the changes being removed is not specified, so it's unclear what specific details or funding amounts were in those sections.

Plain English: The amendment adds $21,900,000 to school district entitlement payments if a specific bill is passed.

• Adds $21,900,000 for school district entitlement payments under the School Foundation Program.
• This funding will only be given if either House Bill 0045 or Senate File 0039 becomes law.

• The exact details of how the funds will be distributed are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific lines from two sections of a bill related to the Department of Education's School Support program.

• Removes certain lines from Page 85, line 10 of the original bill text.
• Deletes particular lines from Page 86, lines 8 through 13 of the original bill.

• The exact content and implications of the removed lines are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate up to $30 million from other funds to the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Program account, with conditions.

• Inserts a new section that appropriates up to $30 million to the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Program account under certain conditions.
• Specifies that the appropriation is only valid if an injunction in Degenfelder v. Wyoming Education Association is terminated and certified by the attorney general.
• Limits the amount appropriated to be the lesser of $30 million or the funds expended from the program in 2025-2026, as certified by the superintendent.

• The exact amount that will be allocated depends on future certification and conditions.
• Details about the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Program account are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment changes a specific section of the bill to replace the 'legislative stabilization reserve account' with the 'permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund'.

• Replaces the phrase 'legislative stabilization reserve account' with 'permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund' in Section 300.

• The amendment does not provide details on how this change will affect other parts of the bill or what specific funds are involved, so these impacts remain unclear.

Plain English: The amendment directs the state auditor to transfer a specific amount of money from one education fund to another.

• Removes an earlier amendment related to budget transfers.
• Adds a new requirement for the state auditor to move $88,742,176.00 from the school foundation program reserve account to the public school foundation program account.

• The exact reason and purpose behind this transfer are not detailed in the amendment text.
• It is unclear how this specific amount was determined or what its intended impact will be on education funding.

Plain English: The amendment requires the state auditor to transfer $228.6 million from the strategic investments and projects account to the general fund.

• Adds a new section (d) under Section 300 that mandates transferring $228,600,000 from the strategic investments and projects account to the general fund.

• The amendment does not specify how much of the $228.6 million must be transferred if less is available in the strategic investments and projects account.
• It's unclear what specific funds will be used from the general fund after this transfer.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Energy Matching Fund from a loan program to a grant program for energy projects related to rare earth resources.

• Changes 'LOAN' to 'GRANT' and modifies language throughout to reflect that funds will be provided as grants instead of loans.
• Adds new terms and conditions for grants awarded under the Energy Matching Fund, including recommendations by the Wyoming Energy Authority and state treasurer, with final determination by the governor.

• The amendment does not specify how much funding is allocated to these grants or what specific projects will be eligible.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific changes previously made to Section 314 of a bill related to spending policies for the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund.

• Removes lines from Page 123, line 7 that were added by an earlier amendment (SF0001S2001/A).
• Removes lines from Page 123, lines 9 and 10 that were also added by the same earlier amendment.
• Removes a section of text from Page 123, lines 12 through 25 that was previously amended.

• The exact content removed is not provided in this amendment text and would need to be referenced from the original bill or previous amendments.
• Adjustments to totals and renumbering may occur but are not detailed here.

Plain English: This amendment removes specific changes made earlier in the bill related to spending policies for the Common School Account Permanent Land Fund.

• Removes a previous amendment's changes from page 123, line 27 of the bill.
• Deletes another set of changes from pages 124, lines 2 and 3 of the bill.
• Eliminates additional modifications from page 124, lines 5 through 17.

• The exact nature of the removed amendments is not specified in this text, making it hard to know what specific policies or provisions were affected.

Plain English: The amendment removes certain existing provisions and adds new rules for distributing excess revenue from federal mineral royalties to specific accounts in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

• Removes the fifth Hicks second reading amendment (SF0001S2016/A) entirely.
• Deletes lines that were previously amended by Driskill, et al. (SF0001S2001/A).
• Adds new subsection (p) to Section 316, specifying how excess revenue over a certain amount will be distributed in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

• The exact impact of removing the Hicks second reading amendment is not fully explained.
• Details about the previous Driskill amendments being removed are limited, making it unclear what specific changes were made before this amendment.

Plain English: The amendment changes how funds from the Business Ready Community Account are used, redirecting them to grants for capital improvement projects in each county based on specific allocation formulas.

• Deletes previous amendments related to lines 13 through 26 of Section 317 and lines 19 onwards of Page 141.
• Inserts a new section that reappropriates funds from the Business Ready Community Account to grants for capital improvement projects in each county, with allocations based on population and assessed valuation factors.

• The exact amount of funds available for reallocation is not specified in the amendment text.
• Details about how the state will monitor compliance with the new allocation rules are not provided.

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

• Replaces references to 'granting funds' with 'contracting' for tourism promotion and preservation of Wyoming's cowboy heritage and western history.
• Modifies the application process from submitting applications for grants to requesting qualifications for contracts.
• Adds a requirement that the governor must approve project contracts only if they will result in substantial public benefit.

• The amendment text does not specify how existing grant programs will be transitioned to contract-based projects, which may cause implementation challenges.

Plain English: This amendment changes provisions related to business relocation incentives, altering references from grants to loans and adding new requirements for loan terms and repayment.

• Changes the type of financial assistance provided under the program from grants to loans.
• Adds specific conditions for disbursing funds as loans, including interest rates based on the legislative stabilization reserve account's rate of return.
• Requires recipients to repay borrowed funds by July 1, 2036, with repaid funds going into the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account.

• The amendment text does not provide details about how existing grants will be converted to loans or what happens to ongoing grant programs.
• It is unclear if there are any specific penalties for non-repayment of loans beyond what is mentioned in the new subsection (c).

Plain English: The amendment requires that for every dollar of state funding provided, there must be at least one dollar from a nonstate source to match it.

• Adds a requirement in subsections 328(b) and (c) that any funds authorized under these sections must come with matching funds from nonstate sources in a ratio of 1:1.

• The amendment text does not specify which programs or projects will be affected by this new requirement, only that it applies to subsections 328(b) and (c).

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 adds a new section to allocate $1,500,000 from the general fund to help cities and towns create digital permit systems.

• Allocates $1,500,000 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 to set up these digital systems.
• Requires cities or towns to demonstrate they do not have a current digital system, that adopting one will improve transparency and standardize processes, and allow direct submission of applications.

• The amendment does not specify how the remaining details of the application process and distribution of funds will be handled beyond what is outlined in this section.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $3.5 million for state parks concessionaires' appraisals and reimbursements, with specific conditions and limitations.

• Allocates up to $3 million from the department of state parks and cultural resources' account within the special revenue fund for re-appropriation purposes.
• Appropriates an additional $500,000 from the same account for the department's use in conducting appraisals and reimbursements.
• Requires a full appraisal by the department to determine the value of concessionaires not selected or pending selection for long-term contracts.
• Limits expenditures under this section to either the total re-appropriated amount plus additional appropriation, or the appraised value determined, whichever is lesser.

• The amendment requires review and written approval by the attorney general before any expenditure can be made.
• Funds must revert back to the department's account on June 30, 2028, as per specific conditions outlined in the text.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to allocate $15 million for suicide prevention education in K-12 schools through grants to school districts.

• Allocates $15 million from the public school foundation program account to the department of education-school finance for a grant program aimed at providing suicide prevention education to K-12 students.
• Requires each district receiving a grant to report on how funds are spent, the number of students served, and the impact of the services provided.
• Directs the department of education to create rules necessary to implement this section.

• The amendment does not specify details about the exact nature or requirements of the suicide prevention education programs beyond what is stated in the summary.

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 060 for fire-related funding.
• Inserts 'by law' after 'provided' in Section 051 under Animal Health.
• Replaces 'relief' with 'refund' and makes other minor punctuation changes throughout the document.
• Modifies wording to clarify that multiple appropriations are being referenced, not just a single one.

• The amendment includes numerous line-by-line edits which may be too technical for a full summary here.

Plain English: The amendment requires the state auditor to transfer $350 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the general fund.

• Adds a new section (d) that instructs the state auditor to move $350 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account into the general fund.

• The amendment does not specify when this transfer must occur or what conditions, if any, apply to it.

Plain English: The amendment modifies the bill by adding new provisions for funding allocations, employee positions, and specific projects while removing certain existing sections.

• Adds new funding amounts and conditions to various appropriations within the General Fund.
• Modifies language related to expenditures and transfers of funds.
• Deletes several lines and sections from the original bill text.
• Inserts new provisions for employee positions, water litigation, and organizational reviews.

• The exact impact of deleted amendments is not detailed in this summary.
• Some parts of the amendment are truncated or unclear, making it difficult to provide a complete explanation.

Plain English: The amendment removes the phrase 'and number of employees' from a specific section in the bill.

• Removes the phrase 'and number of employees' from a designated part of the bill.

• It is unclear what specific impact removing this phrase will have without additional context about its original purpose and placement within the bill.

Plain English: This amendment overrides a veto to add language requiring an external financial and administrative audit, consultation with the management council, and specifying that certain funds are not part of the University of Wyoming's standard budget.

• Adds requirements for an external financial and administrative audit and operational review.
• Includes provisions for consulting with the management council during the audit process.
• Specifies that certain appropriations will not be included in the University of Wyoming’s regular budget or used for other purposes.

• The exact nature and scope of the external financial and administrative audit are not detailed in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment attempts to override a previous veto on specific language related to section 067, subsection 9(b), but it has not been adopted by both chambers of the legislature.

• Attempts to restore language in section 067, subsection 9(b) that was previously vetoed.

• The amendment failed in the House and therefore did not become law. The exact nature and content of the overridden language are not provided in the given text.
• Without the specific details of what was vetoed, it's unclear exactly which parts of section 067, subsection 9(b) this amendment aims to restore.

Plain English: The amendment overrides a previous veto on the language specified in footnote 1 of section 206, page 49.

• Overrides the veto on specific language mentioned in footnote 1 of section 206.

• The exact content and implications of the overridden language are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment overrides the governor's veto on a specific section related to personal service transfers.

• Overrides the veto on section 307, which deals with personal service transfers.

• The exact details of what was vetoed and why are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment overrides the governor's veto on a limitation related to salary increases.

• Removes any restrictions that were previously placed on salary increases due to the governor's veto.

• The specific details of the original salary increase limitations are not provided, so it is unclear exactly what changes this amendment will make.

Plain English: The amendment aims to override the veto of specific language in sections 317(a) and 317(b) of the bill.

• Overrides the veto on certain parts of section 317, specifically subsections (a) and (b).

• The exact content and implications of sections 317(a) and (b), as well as why they were vetoed, are not provided in the amendment text.