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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 counts of full‑ and part‑time teleworkers and the number working out‑of‑state. The sponsor characterized the request as an informational one‑time report to produce a snapshot across agencies; the amendment was adopted by voice/division and recorded as adopted in the transcript.

- Third‑reading amendment No. 3 (moved by Senator Larson) reduced cost‑allocation charges for multiple agricultural commissions and special‑revenue accounts to levels in the 2023 biennium. Senators said some producer‑funded commissions had experienced sharp cost‑allocation increases; the amendment passed on roll call (24 ayes, 7 no).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 4 (moved by Senator Steinmetz) would have required impact analysis and protections for historic fairground and similar properties and added a broad requirement that any lease of public property established on or before Jan. 1, 1950 comply with the footnote before disposal. Several senators argued the change was legislation in a budget footnote and raised preemption and scope concerns. The amendment failed (8 ayes, 23 no).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 5 (moved by Senator Pappas) would have added roughly $2.5 million from the tourism reserve to maintain the High Plains Research Center and Arboretum in Cheyenne while the Legislature considered designation of the site as a state park. The sponsor described the center’s historical plant‑research functions, city and volunteer contributions, and an estimated long‑term rehabilitation cost of about $20 million. The amendment failed on the floor (15 ayes, 16 no).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 6 (moved by Senator Jones) added one position for the State Engineer to assist with anticipated workload related to river basin operations and potential curtailment planning. Sponsors described the risk of curtailment and the need for more in‑state hydrographic data and staff capacity. The amendment passed (18 ayes, 13 no).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 7 (moved by Senator Ralphis) proposed an $18 million general‑fund appropriation to the Department of Health to provide grants to public hospitals, rural health care districts and special hospital districts to support delivery and maternity care. Supporters called it a stop‑gap to keep local maternity services operating; opponents said the proposal lacked programmatic details, rule‑making authority, eligibility criteria and a durable funding plan and argued the topic deserved more interim study. The amendment failed (11 ayes, 20 no).

Floor debate included questions about funding sources, long‑term liabilities (the High Plains Research Center was discussed as requiring roughly $20 million in eventual repairs according to a sponsor’s floor statement), and whether one‑time appropriations would create unsustainable expectations. Supporters of amendments to preserve services argued that starting programs anew is costlier than maintaining existing services. Opponents repeatedly urged committee or interim study for program design before funding.

The transcript records each amendment vote as described above and shows the Senate adopting a mix of reporting requirements and funding‑source changes while rejecting other line‑items and one‑time grants. After amendment action the Senate recessed for the day and committee scheduling followed.

This package of amendments will be incorporated into the Senate File 1 conference/engrossment process; stakeholders and local units that participated in the floor debates—hospitals, agricultural commissions, the City of Cheyenne (High Plains Research Center), and state agencies—should follow the bill as it proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Floor Session-Day 19, February 7, 2025-AM","oneSentenceSummary","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.","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},6345488,"Senate approves bill to protect critical infrastructure from drones after sponsor adds explosive‑device language",218,2083000,2301000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249132-7b27bed1a8deb6b9f5f58da673edc203&start=2083&end=2301","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249132-7b27bed1a8deb6b9f5f58da673edc203/thumbnail_2083000.jpg","/articles/6345488/Wyoming/Senate-approves-bill-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-from-drones-after-sponsor-adds-explosivedevice-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345488-175b347acd1f5249d87df9ac0c0e2dd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436901&Signature=gPQ3N2eyO5LYBXGZW~AEspS0i~9iRoJslnIoPqY1a3GA9NJUKWfl0CAqC9fLMxxVXXBgSZZLsCvsdnF7fQIiOISnYnsTmXpXn7kCMfggdpzgDEGoZltoQB~3P0426pQdN6auIbmFhTSec092DBOVesL1wKH2C3nW82hD~hMWRSShShSpQuox0aCe0TdCK-oXGP353iiiBiTdv6JMCV3F3wHfL0M~yzbn5wOjsKS3e5u62~O9r1tesMgWf9yeJciFCFKfdg6c~Hh93PqLJDsjeHQBYF485Syfrsa2T-GL-egHfj9jOfkaStpZT0~Cr63b7djuPbIAunZqL6kqs~oerg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 7, 2025 adopted an amendment broadening prohibitions in a bill designed to protect critical infrastructure from unlawful drone activity and then passed Senate File 132 on third reading.

Senator Jones sponsored Senate File 132, described in the transcript as \"an act relating to Defense Forces and affairs\" and focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and systems from drones. Senator Hicks moved third‑reading amendment No. 1 to add language making it a violation to operate model aircraft or small unmanned aircraft carrying explosive devices near critical infrastructure. Senator Hicks told colleagues during floor remarks that small consumer devices—\"something you can buy for $500\"—have become weapons that can cause disproportionate damage and that the amendment addresses model aircraft equipped with explosives or designed as a flying explosive.

After the body adopted the amendment by voice vote, the Senate voted on the bill on third reading. The chief clerk called the roll and the transcript records the final roll call as 30 ayes and 1 no. The chief clerk then announced that Senate File 132 had passed the Senate.

Senator Hicks framed the amendment in terms of recent battlefield use of small unmanned aircraft and described the risk of explosive‑carrying model aircraft near critical infrastructure. The amendment’s language extends the bill beyond mere restrictions on photography or observation to explicitly prohibit operation of devices with an explosive purpose near protected sites.

Votes at a glance: the amendment was adopted on the floor and the bill passed final third reading; the transcript records the final tally as \"30 aye, 1 no.\" The Senate president declared Senate File 132 passed following the roll call.

The bill now moves forward per the Legislature’s process for bills passed by the Senate.","The Wyoming Senate adopted an amendment to expand prohibitions on model aircraft that carry explosives near critical infrastructure, then passed Senate File 132 on third reading.",{"_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},6345492,"Senate adopts amendment to expand legislative review of administrative rules, then passes SF127",336,1740000,2076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249132-7b27bed1a8deb6b9f5f58da673edc203&start=1740&end=2076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249132-7b27bed1a8deb6b9f5f58da673edc203/thumbnail_1740000.jpg","/articles/6345492/Wyoming/Senate-adopts-amendment-to-expand-legislative-review-of-administrative-rules-then-passes-SF127","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345492-3c1f31224a485200847a700793b1d799/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436901&Signature=aOwwIyJda1k8xYaz91WiVdbshtqONE~hFz75K9p9YnEb9KvJkqSoMwSsud~Sx-hrXQtvF0gupzSevqmhOYpALOVsAt~46VNq0I5Ozaiiv50dGqzO-I1tq7hI5nH7WXEexVoIvZKgoDqXXgO8l~pmtSrwd2cKm9MKQm4nAPr9GtL0c9w9mHALAur5rp4WZycqFBLMSsCw01t7W9N76BfhJ86HRTlGd-nJSJxHgrfMHngWn2ocPrw8Vib1zHsim386OzveJjBGcBB5epj3t8o~lM7s6N3obmypTc0~QUIV6QjU5lRWUUOexUOgpNmqXmzx5dAxFpyCg4aNJVCMbYDbGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate File 127, a bill on administrative rules and legislative review, was amended and passed by the Wyoming Senate on Feb. 7, 2025.

The Senate adopted third‑reading amendment No. 1, which removed the distinction between \"major rules\" and other administrative rules and adjusted how the Legislature receives economic‑impact information about rules. The sponsor of the amendment, Senator Boner, said the amendment would allow the entire Legislature to receive impact information the Legislative Service Office will publish. After the amendment was adopted, the Senate proceeded to a third‑reading roll call and passed the bill.

The amendment’s sponsor described three principal changes: treating all rules the same rather than singling out “major rules,” relying on the Legislature’s existing order‑of‑disapproval process under joint rules, and publishing economic‑impact information so the entire Legislature—not only management council or sponsoring committees—receives it. The sponsor asked for favorable consideration, noting the amendment was intended to provide \"a good Wyoming solution\" for assessing regulation.

Following brief procedural remarks and a roll call, the chief clerk announced the result: Senate File 127 passed the Senate. The roll call immediately prior to the announcement was recorded in the transcript as \"Senate file 127, 20 5 I, 6 no.\" The Senate president then declared the bill passed on third reading.

No further debate on the underlying bill was recorded in the transcript after adoption of the amendment.

Votes at a glance: the Senate approved the third‑reading amendment and then passed Senate File 127 on third reading. The transcript records the final roll call immediately before the clerks’ announcement; the transcript line reads \"Senate file 127, 20 5 I, 6 no.\" The record in the official journal should be consulted for the formal tally and verification.

The bill text as discussed refers to the Legislature’s existing rule‑disapproval mechanics (the transcript cites \"Joint Rule twelve‑one\" in describing the legislative order process). No other statutory citations were discussed on the floor during recorded debate.

Senators who spoke during the amendment discussion framed it as a transparency and process change and said the amendment aligns the bill with existing legislative review steps. The chief clerk conducted the roll call and the president presided over the vote. The Senate returned to other business after the bill’s passage.","The Wyoming Senate adopted a third‑reading amendment that expands legislative review of administrative rules and then approved Senate File 127 on third reading.","actionData","errors"]

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Senate amends general government appropriations bill; adopts some amendments, rejects others

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Senate adopts amendment to expand legislative review of administrative rules, then passes SF127