SF0142

Appropriates $79 million from the general fund to the state construction department for level III construction to remodel the Veterans' Home of Wyoming in Buffalo.

• Defines 'veterans' home of Wyoming' as the veterans' home domiciliary at Buffalo, Wyoming established under W.S. 25-1-201(a)(vii). (Sec. 1(a))
• Appropriates $79,000,000 from the general fund to the state construction department for level III construction to remodel the veterans' home, with funds remaining available until project completion and reverting upon completion. (Sec. 1(b), W.S. 9-5-108(a)(iii))
• Authorizes the state construction department to use a portion of appropriated funds to pay for one at-will employee contract position to administer and manage design and construction activities for the duration of the project. (Sec. 1(c))
• Requires federal funds received by Wyoming for state-run veterans' home facilities to be deposited to the general fund in an amount equal to expended general funds, with any excess federal funds reducing the general fund appropriation dollar-for-dollar. (Sec. 1(d))
• Establishes a combined project expenditure maximum of $103,850,000, which includes the $79 million appropriation, amounts authorized under W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii), amounts from 2022 Wyoming session laws chapter 49 section 4, and any federal funds received. (Sec. 1(e), W.S. 9-2-1005(b)(ii), 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 49, Section 4)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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