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Senate amends general government appropriations bill; adopts some amendments, rejects others
Summary
On Feb. 7 the Wyoming Senate debated multiple third‑reading amendments to the general government appropriations bill (Senate File 1). The chamber adopted several budget footnotes and line‑item changes and rejected several others, including a proposed $18 million maternity‑care grant program.
Senate File 1, the general government appropriations supplemental for the 2024‑26 biennium, dominated floor debate on Feb. 7, 2025. Senators considered and voted on multiple third‑reading amendments that added, removed or modified funding and reporting requirements across state agencies. The Senate adopted some amendments and rejected others; several adopted items change funding sources or add reporting requirements, while rejected amendments included proposals for historic‑preservation footnotes and a one‑time maternity grants program.
Amendment highlights (third‑reading amendments considered on Feb. 7):
- Third‑reading amendment No. 1 (moved by Senator Gabbreau) shifted a recurring $400,000 appropriation for a helicopter from the tourism account to the state general fund. Floor sponsors said the helicopter appropriation is needed but should come from the general fund because the tourism account is a newer, more limited reserve. The amendment was adopted (vote recorded in the transcript as 26 ayes, 5 no).
- Third‑reading amendment No. 2 (moved by Senator Higgs) added a non‑budget footnote directing a report on state employees teleworking or working from alternate locations, including…
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