This amendment deletes two prior amendments and inserts comprehensive changes to employee compensation, severance tax distributions, and related budget provisions for the 2026-2028 biennium.
- Deletes the Lien third reading amendment (HB0001H3084) and the Sherwood et al. third reading amendment (HB0001H3099/A) in their entirety. (Page 141, lines 1-4)
- Creates new Section 328 establishing an appropriation of $111,789,670 from the general fund to the state auditor for salary adjustments of generally funded employees whose salary is not prescribed by law for the fiscal period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Funds are distributed to various agencies including executive branch agencies ($64,191,153), Wyoming business council ($748,642), judiciary and higher education entities, and community colleges ($14,585,337), with distribution methodology based on occupational market analysis. (Page 141, lines 6-24; Page 142, lines 1-24)Agency: State Auditor · $111,789,670.00 General Fund
- Provides that two-thirds of the employee compensation appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, with the remainder effective July 1, 2027, to cover the full biennium period. (Page 142, lines 19-24)
- Amends W.S. 39-14-801(b)(v) to modify severance tax distribution timing: for fiscal years 2023-2026, deposits are made equally to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund and common school account; for fiscal years 2027-2028, deposits are equally distributed to the permanent Wyoming mineral trust fund and general fund instead of the common school account. (Page 142, lines 28-44)
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