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Senators approve wildfire staffing and inmate crews funding in two bills aimed at boosting response and prevention
Summary
The Committee of the Whole recommended passage of House Bill 36 (two wildland fire modules and a full‑time wildfire public information role) and House Bill 106 (two smoke‑buster leader positions for inmate crews), with debate on FTEs, off‑season duties and communications capacity.
The Senate Committee of the Whole advanced two bills aimed at strengthening Wyoming’s wildfire response: House Bill 36, authorizing two wildland fire modules (24 positions) and a statewide public information role, and House Bill 106, which funds smoke‑buster crew leadership positions to manage inmate crews that assist on post‑fire assignments.
Sponsor Senator Driscoll said House Bill 36 creates a pilot to add two specialized…
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