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Sponsor Senator Fred (Rothfuss) said the measure simply removes a statutory condition imposed in 2023 that required ‘‘additional action of the legislature’’ before a previously appropriated $10,000,000 could be spent. ‘‘This bill does nothing more than strike that language … and insert the language by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources so that the language then reads shall only be expended by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources for the siting and construction of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex,’’ Senator Rothfuss said on the floor.

The bill drew procedural objections from some members who opposed quick-tracking. ‘‘I rise reluctantly,’’ said Senator Case during debate on acceleration. ‘‘This is not the Wyoming legislature. … I urge your no vote.’’ Despite the objection, the suspension to accelerate the bill passed and the measure moved through Committee of the Whole and back to the floor.

Why it matters: The 2023 session law had set aside $10 million for the shooting complex but required a later legislative action to allow expenditure. SF198 removes that additional-legislature requirement and instead authorizes the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to expend the money for siting and construction. Supporters said the change is necessary to avoid multi-year delays to a project ready to proceed; opponents argued the legislature should retain the final say on spending that was previously held in reserve.

Key debate and votes: Senators debated both the merits of enabling the department to proceed and the procedure used to move the bill rapidly through the chamber. After the Committee of the Whole recommended passage, the Senate approved final passage on third reading. The motion to suspend rules and accelerate the bill received the two‑thirds threshold and placed the bill on second reading; the Senate later passed SF198 on third reading. Final third‑reading tally: Senate file 198 passed the Senate on third reading with 20 ayes and 7 noes (voice roll as recorded at 10:47 p.m.).

Process notes and next steps: Because SF198 modifies a prior session-law restriction rather than creating a new appropriation, supporters framed it as a legislative clean-up to allow a previously authorized project to begin. The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will now be authorized to expend the $10,000,000 appropriation ‘‘for the siting and construction of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex’’ without returning to the Legislature for an additional spending vote, per the enacted language.

Related references: The bill removes language in the 2023 session laws tied to the earlier appropriation and replaces it with departmental expenditure authority. Senator Rothfuss described the change as a targeted, limited statutory edit to enable immediate project steps.

Ending: The bill’s passage clears a statutory hurdle for the shooting complex project. Opponents who objected to the same‑day acceleration signaled continued concern about rapid procedures; supporters said they moved to remove a procedural barrier that had stalled a funded project.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Floor Session-Day 35, March 4, 2025-PM","oneSentenceSummary","Senate File 198 passed the Wyoming Senate on March 4, 2025, after senators voted to accelerate the bill through second and third reading on the same day and approved final passage.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming","taxId",30485,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651679,"Senate approves large consent list of governor’s appointments; several nominees removed for separate votes",462,3636000,4098000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76&start=3636&end=4098","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76/thumbnail_3636000.jpg","/articles/6651679/Wyoming/Senate-approves-large-consent-list-of-governors-appointments-several-nominees-removed-for-separate-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651679-1830eb15c98d65e1b7639907eee92ce9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079548&Signature=GPYaKiinT5vlUZ4jzAIlL6cTGI4ddbMGmaQddvC8NSzVDsUThWagGVdfLjPKy6uyySiheyXYXa0-RKc-FCt-akkmefZqmlRGeymShoY3jUQik6kTXfuaByzV-CIXqwqZcbLPRPISbm6JhnLFA~wKQRP0L8LmDqWDQrnGU8rLSPGxFEmMBBVdJkqMn76BWPfdhXgTULntOpaupA4ibot11ap5MrNTMX5M0PSDapF~D~2rRzyuZaS4kscbDhlZW931adxc1CLfGfTeGkzZ9bvtnreuPN8L7MrIdnMSHtVJ7RKaJvHNvtD4WgTAxRJb4d64oIYMqGZyAf9z-icg-mSL7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming Senate voted to adopt a consent list approving dozens of the governor’s appointments to state boards, commissions and agency posts on March 4, 2025. The chamber first moved for collective confirmation and then considered several removals and individual roll calls requested by members.

Consent list and removals: The initial motion sought adoption of a consent list for all appointments read into the record. Senators asked to remove a handful of names for individual consideration. Senators asked to remove Bill Miller from the Energy Resources Council, Christopher Petrie from the Public Service Commission and Fred Baldwin from a medical board (listed in transcript as the medical board/physician assistant board). After removals were recorded, the remaining appointments on the consent list were approved by voice roll call (closing count recorded as 30 ayes, 1 no on the consent list vote).

Individual confirmations and votes: The Senate then took separate roll call votes on the removed nominees and other named appointments when requested. Notable roll‑call outcomes recorded on the floor include:
- Bill Miller (Energy Resources Council): confirmed by roll call on the individual vote (recorded as 22 ayes, 9 noes on the Energy Resources Council appointment). The presiding officer announced by the body’s vote that Bill Miller’s appointment was approved.
- Christopher Petrie (Public Service Commission): confirmed by roll call (announced as 27 ayes, 3 noes, 1 conflict recorded — transcript notes the clerk recorded one conflict).
- Fred Baldwin (Medicine Board): individually confirmed on roll call (closing tally recorded as 31 ayes on that roll call as announced on the floor).

Procedure and context: Senators used standard consent‑list practice: if no member requested removal, seats were confirmed collectively; if a member removed a nominee, the nominee received a separate roll‑call vote. Floor exchanges show senators removing names to request additional scrutiny; recorded votes were taken where requested.

Ending: By the end of the consent‑list and individual roll calls, the majority of appointments read aloud in the earlier list were approved; the Senate announced the confirmations and moved on to remaining business.","The Wyoming Senate approved a broad consent list of governor appointments to boards and commissions after several senators removed individual nominees for separate consideration. Most appointments on the consent list were confirmed by voice roll calls; removed nominees were considered individually, with recorded roll‑call results.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651684,"Senate passes supplemental K‑12 facilities appropriation after amendments; law includes study of state ownership/major‑maintenance model",1833,17457000,19290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76&start=17457&end=19290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76/thumbnail_17457000.jpg","/articles/6651684/Wyoming/Senate-passes-supplemental-K12-facilities-appropriation-after-amendments-law-includes-study-of-state-ownershipmajormaintenance-model","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651684-a20a7c44ac1fdd4b7bbda3c3ce881f0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079548&Signature=Wm05gAotYu17a2wDRFN-mZ4aMXbjlDWyWpjTVSMMoSA5iJd1UZPfzPnoU4oTteUkazWKumXxvUT7Nxni4yeFQ-ca1R3InQ5EcSlbPMrELgFO2PwY6jMPy35gytIs~mFuFEZaUeeEOuns-fU1TdOLMrDBpTVokdnFO1gCDDfOToofa9L2DgU1zDsh0w~7mZ8aFMUIkQDPPJEl1x8Gj9oIRorjM9TwOi4L-uLKukA~ofx3UybJeAye5sZlaCCSqtlgjPHPBWFtBHi6Q~2BGCxdIF40FHhwftOsBmuT~1O05wq8SE1oYLsWiRkg8VHGj814OZN56jcXC0rkzQzm7~AbCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 259, a supplemental K‑12 school facilities appropriations bill, passed the Senate on March 4, 2025, following multiple floor amendments and an added study directive. The final vote recorded was 20 ayes and 8 noes.

What the bill does: The measure provides additional funding for school facility projects across the state and includes a list of component projects. Sponsors and appropriations committee members said the funding will allow districts to begin design or construction phases for urgent projects and to address high‑priority component needs (HVAC, roofing, mechanical systems) already in procurement pipelines.

Key amendments adopted on the floor:
- A technical LSO correction (third‑reading amendment 1) to a session‑law citation.
- A sponsor‑led amendment (third‑reading amendment 2) that adjusted timing and release mechanics for a district’s multi‑stage project so the first tranche can be spent immediately for site and preparatory work and the remainder becomes available on a later date (the amendment sets an availability date of March 15, 2026 for the second tranche in the sponsor’s formulation). The sponsor explained the change would avoid an 18‑month delay in construction that would otherwise occur.
- A study amendment (third‑reading amendment 4) that directs the State Construction Department to analyze the feasibility of state ownership of K‑12 facilities with the state handling major maintenance and to report any findings and proposed statutory changes to a joint appropriations committee select committee.

Debate highlights: Supporters described the amendments as striking a practical balance that lets urgent projects proceed while preserving legislative oversight and the ability to study longer‑term capital‑funding reform. Opponents warned about continued high levels of capital spending in recent years and urged caution on adding more spending without long‑term revenue solutions.

Outcome and next steps: The Senate adopted the amendments and passed HB259 on third reading (20‑8). The study included in the law will be carried out by the State Construction Department, with a report to the Legislature on recommended statutory changes or financing mechanisms if the state ownership/major‑maintenance model appears feasible.

Ending: The bill’s passage releases supplemental funds for K‑12 facility projects and adds a study element to examine broader policy alternatives for school facility ownership and major maintenance.","The Senate approved House Bill 259 (supplemental K‑12 school facilities appropriations) after adopting technical and substantive amendments. The package includes funding authorizations for component projects and a mandated study on whether the state should own school facilities and handle major maintenance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651689,"Hospital pricing transparency bill fails in Senate after heated debate over burden on small hospitals",867,10176000,11043000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76&start=10176&end=11043","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76/thumbnail_10176000.jpg","/articles/6651689/Wyoming/Hospital-pricing-transparency-bill-fails-in-Senate-after-heated-debate-over-burden-on-small-hospitals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651689-da2e698e5a43d9428ecaa645bec50591/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079548&Signature=X-DHZJGhXemLsWXmB5tX8wwRCbyu6hgcdgIMToeMzt90zezf6a9tDkK9oG5v0z6SwvjFFN~ugNL5k1QXvWsaq7qxYhbE4H5a43nul91hDB7SiiXrHksfELOh9nupQcRYpzNCDqSu2aah5z3ICWI2oDPN7gXP11-IAmvWdE74el1k9OqYJ95KowxGC00WBSiBCLtZ4EQX~ycaS47ZBzzPLR24K-afN5wtQjC03cJJYPuUWx9jMsDBUMj2tPWIackYS0Vn49WmwDihnsXFmqb59gYq~aySYJ31G-IdHXyRg9z~w069eJBc79i-OMbFSEbWZqCd7xch3fb9U9eQMMpy2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming Senate voted down House Bill 121 on March 4, 2025, after floor debate about the bill’s administrative requirements for hospitals and civil penalties for noncompliance. The third‑reading roll call ended with 14 ayes and 16 noes; the bill did not pass.

What the bill would have done: HB121 would have required hospitals to disclose pricing information and to meet certain transparency standards that proponents said mirror federal disclosure efforts. Debate on the Senate floor discussed the bill’s overlap with federal rules and whether state action would impose new burdens on small and rural hospitals.

Arguments for and against: Senator Anderson, speaking against the bill, said the measure “requires a lot of paperwork, blue red tape for our hospitals in Wyoming,” and warned that fines could strain smaller hospitals. Supporters said national policy has moved toward requiring price disclosure and that state action would provide local enforcement and clarity. Senator Scott (floor) noted the federal rules and argued state implementation would give a local point of contact for questions and enforcement.

Penalty and compliance discussion: Senators reported that the Senate committee removed the most onerous penalties that came from the House. Senator Scott noted the civil penalty in the amended bill was $500 per day for noncompliance; supporters said the committee softened sanctions to make the bill workable. Opponents maintained any added administrative duties could be costly for smaller rural hospitals and could unintentionally harm local access.

Outcome and next steps: The bill failed to secure a majority in the Senate on third reading (14 ayes, 16 noes). Supporters and opponents signaled an interest in continued work on pricing transparency in other venues, but for now the Senate’s rejection leaves federal requirements and voluntary hospital disclosures as the prevailing regime.","House Bill 121, requiring increased hospital pricing transparency, failed on third reading in the Wyoming Senate following extended debate about administrative burden on small hospitals and penalty provisions. The final roll call was 14 ayes, 16 noes.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651696,"Senate rejects House Bill 183 on net metering after extended floor debate; measure fails by one vote",2968,11092000,14060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76&start=11092&end=14060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2498990-8ea3a9753aae18b6504adea2cd972a76/thumbnail_11092000.jpg","/articles/6651696/Wyoming/Senate-rejects-House-Bill-183-on-net-metering-after-extended-floor-debate-measure-fails-by-one-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651696-572ccaf59592296ba439f58e3a5e14d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079548&Signature=VYQ7jXIoDyHAA~in-yp-30zeYRFWdfZFY2WETE8EBldP9U7ev1af6uBGhT95qNm4HoTxyDprLUZaNQ73jCoxZ1Q-gMKTWpMYJfNG9uNwns2Jhj5FsluFjsJoxj4e3aBVHr9XKJ6f00TM76OS1aH9A4Om8i0hjEWSn8LTwrbOXzuETxh3be1tv3VwrAGqVkgiSIFbGn9A1RDfvOLtiDMNZlYWGTj~za-w39qpGNxk8PBnbUQUtsUD2s-fYlMMlH3EKFrFrE2ZL2zKwGrWeOKce1QUIsSWL~YWuAyamyA2rhUNQotjSG2ujvfNXZO7y-Gf1emMrFG19V5AN3COGIDD4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming Senate declined to pass House Bill 183 — the net metering amendments — after extended floor debate about how to treat existing on‑site solar systems, the size of customer generators and who can set rates. The final third‑reading vote failed by one vote: 15 ayes, 16 noes.

What the bill proposed: HB183 would have created a new class of customer‑generators and set rules for how they interact with utilities. Floor amendments discussed and adopted in the Senate changed the bill’s scope several times during debate. Key elements discussed on the floor included a 200‑kilowatt cap associated with customer generators, whether systems should be grandfathered, and whether multiple meters could be aggregated. Senate debate also addressed the distinction between co‑op utilities (which are largely member‑owned) and investor‑owned utilities and whether the Public Service Commission should retain oversight of cooperative rates for certain customer generators.

Debate highlights: ‘‘This is not my bill,’’ Senator Scott said during debate, but he urged support because ‘‘it is taking a step that we need to take…if we’re ever gonna make rational sense out of the fearful and wonderful process we now have in health care pricing and billing of hospitals’’ (note: Senator Scott’s remarks were about a different bill in the same section; his principle‑style comments on utility pricing were used on the floor to support clearer, state‑level standards). Proponents argued the measure balanced the state’s interest in encouraging distributed generation while beginning to address cost shifts to non‑participating customers.

Opponents argued the bill, even as amended, either left unresolved fairness concerns or failed to protect customers who had already invested under existing rules. Senator Case urged caution and said he could not support the final draft. Other senators raised uncertainty around the detailed mechanics — for example, whether grandfathering would apply to a customer or to the installed system and whether aggregation rules would allow circumvention of the bill’s size limits.

Outcome and context: The Senate vote on third reading closed the measure with 15 ayes and 16 noes, so HB183 failed to pass the Senate. The transcript shows many floor amendments adopted earlier in the day; senators said the bill moved the debate forward, but several expressed concern that the package as amended left open too many practical and fairness questions to enact it successfully in this session.

Next steps: With the Senate’s failure to pass HB183, the existing statutory and regulatory framework for net metering remains in place. Sponsors and interested legislators signaled interest in continuing study or negotiating a revised approach in an interim process or the next legislative session.","After hours of amendments and debate over grandfathering, aggregation and rate authority, the Wyoming Senate declined to pass House Bill 183 (net metering amendments). Final roll call on third reading resulted in a narrow defeat.","actionData","errors"]

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