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• Um, this is Wyoming State Guard amendments.
• Um this is uh Wyoming State summer. Um this is uh Wyoming State Guard<00:17:50.080><c> amendments.
• And after to be known as the Wyoming National Guard, and then the other one is the Wyoming State Guard
• Uh, also removing federal involvement in the Wyoming State Guard in the statute.
• Wyoming state guard subordinate only to Wyoming state guard subordinate only to the<00:32:14.559><c>

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

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• </c> Wyoming National or Wyoming Air Guard. Wyoming National or Wyoming Air Guard.
• ><c> Guard</c><00:42:00.240><c> has</c><00:42:00.400><c> been</c> &gt;&gt; Um, the Wyoming State Guard
• State Council of Defense and for establishing and equipping the Wyoming State Guard.
• </c> state guard. state guard.
• know,</c> equip the Wyoming State Guard, you know, equip the Wyoming State Guard, you know, as<00:47

Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

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• </c> equipping the Wyoming State Guard. equipping the Wyoming State Guard. 25,000<01:27:18.480><c> isn't
• It says this removes Wyoming State Guard, removing the activation of the National Guard of Wyoming into
• service of the United States as a prerequisite for the organization of the Wyoming State Guard.
• </c> for the organization of the Wyoming for the organization of the Wyoming State<01:37:57.600><c> Guard
• state guard.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• out across the state.
• It's not expected out of the state.
• </c> not it's not expected out of the state. not it's not expected out of the state.
• </c> the state took over. the state took over.
• </c><00:25:36.120><c> For</c> State Construction Department. For State Construction Department.

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• So that's very for the state of Wyoming.
• </c><00:03:53.599><c> of</c><00:03:53.680><c> Wyoming</c> landscape across the state of Wyoming landscape
• <00:04:15.840><c> Wyoming</c><00:04:16.160><c> to</c><00:04:16.400><c> start</c> the state of Wyoming
• I'm the Wyoming State Forester.
• State Forestry is taking both Wyoming.

Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration

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• Right now, currently, the Wyoming Army National Guard sits at about 97%.
• <c> Guard</c><00:01:44.320><c> sits</c><00:01:44.560><c> at</c> Wyoming Army National Guard sits at Wyoming
• > Guard</c><00:10:52.000><c> member</c> 13, Wyoming National Guard member 13, Wyoming National Guard
• This would Wyoming would be the first state to do this.
• would be the first state to do Wyoming would be the first state to do this.<00:43:03.520><c> This</c

Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration

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• ><c> chiefs</c><00:19:26.559><c> of</c> state of Wyoming and myriad chiefs of state of Wyoming and myriad
• And what we want to do is support you guys as law enforcement in the state of Wyoming.
• And what we want to do is support you guys as law enforcement in the state of Wyoming.
• </c><00:35:23.359><c> of</c><00:35:23.520><c> Wyoming</c> experts here in the state of Wyoming experts
• <00:52:28.960><c> state</c><00:52:29.280><c> troopers</c><00:52:29.680><c> from</c> Wyoming state troopers

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• It does not stop Wyoming law state.
• State Guard Amendments.
• The Wyoming State Guard has been authorized in law over a century, but has never been organized.
• The Wyoming<01:00:06.240><c> State</c><01:00:06.480><c> Guard</c><01:00:06.799><c> has</c><01:00:07.040
• ><c> been</c><01:00:07.200><c> authorized</c> Wyoming State Guard has been authorized Wyoming State Guard

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• > County</c> United States, state of Wyoming County United States, state of Wyoming County and<00:01:
• So, you know, Wyoming and army guard.
• Um, granted, we have Air Guard and Army Guard veterans throughout the state, but disproportionately this
• Um and then in Wyoming National Guard.
• Wyoming</c> Wyoming National Guard with Wyoming Wyoming National Guard with Wyoming National<01:06:42.880

Bills: HB0026, HB0042, HB0067, HB0069

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent

Bills: HB0026, HB0042, HB0067, HB0069

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent

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• </c> the state assesses. the state assesses.
• There's roughly 700 plus or minus special districts in the state of Wyoming.
• You know, in Wyoming, we really do hate it when Washington gives us one-size solutions to a 50-state
• </c> Wyoming resident or not? Wyoming resident or not?
• , owns one in a owns one in Wyoming, owns one in a southern<01:23:13.520><c> state,</c><01:23:13.840>

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• of America and to the republic States of America and to the republic for<00:01:10.000><c> which</c><
• </c> requirements for Alabama National Guard requirements for Alabama National Guard members<00:02:04.240
• This bill came from the National Guard.
• </c> law and uh we're going to let the Guard law and uh we're going to let the Guard do<00:03:52.960>

Bills: SB216, SB229, SB216, SB229

Keywords: retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, school board policy, church-state separation, parochial education, Bible class, faith-based instruction, student release, attendance credit, State Board of Education, local school board, parental consent

Bills: SCR39

Keywords: border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border, National Guard, state guard, border wall, border barriers, customs and border protection, CBP, Department of Homeland Security, reimbursement, state sovereignty

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• Since then, my family has spent over $10,000 a year in Delaware state taxes.
• Since then, my family has spent over $10,000 a year in Delaware State taxes.
• I want to address the fiscal Delaware state taxes.
• In the state of Delaware.
• to our state.

Bills: SB219, SB9

Keywords: military pension, military retirement pay, veterans, retiree tax relief, income tax exemption, pension exclusion, Delaware income tax, retirement income, state tax subtraction, armed forces retirement, National Guard, Space Force, Coast Guard, NOAA, Public Health Service, taxable income, Title 30, Section 1106, wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met to hear several bills, with members repeatedly reminded to focus on fiscal impacts rather than policy merits. The committee first considered SB 9 on freshwater wetlands, which would combine tidal and non-tidal wetlands programs into one permitting framework; supporters said the bill resulted from a two-year consensus process and that the governor’s office and DENREC would absorb a significant share of the cost. Public testimony was largely supportive, emphasizing flood control and ecosystem services, though one speaker opposed the spending. The committee voted to release SB 9. The committee then heard SB 278 on child care assistance, which would preauthorize summer camp for eligible school-age children and create a separate lower co-payment for half-day care. The sponsor and the YMCA of Delaware said the change would better align family co-pays with provider reimbursement and make before- and after-school care more affordable for working families. The committee also released SB 278, SB 168 on alcohol delivery for package stores, SB 120 on health insurance coverage for certain testing and treatment, and HB 4, a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools; HB 4 was described as having a near-$3 million fiscal note and a one-year implementation delay because it was not funded in the budget. Later, the committee approved SB 219, which gradually increases the military pension income tax exclusion from $12,500 to $25,000 over three years and includes related joint-filing and residency changes. Supporters argued it would help attract and retain military retirees and bring federal dollars into the state. The committee also released SB 1, a major primary care reform bill that would increase primary care spending and implement hospital payment reforms, with projected long-term savings to the state employee health plan, and SB 325, which expands background checks and wrap-back monitoring for fire service personnel and adds an investigator position for the Fire Prevention Commission. In each case, public commenters and committee members generally supported the bills, and all were released from committee by recorded vote.

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• This doesn't cost the state anything else. But what this bill does...
• What this bill does is it takes into account state active duty.
• and a state mission under the governor.
• So when they go from a federal to a state active duty, now this just...
• They just do it under the state banner, under the state code.

Bills: SB198, SB179

Keywords: Alabama National Guard, National Guard legal services, legal assistance program, judge advocate, staff judge advocate, paralegal, military justice, military law, legal aid, preventive law, notary, notarial acts, Adjutant General, State Military Department, Office of General Counsel, Army Regulation 27-1, Army Regulation 27-3, Air Force Instruction 51-304, Air National Guard Instruction 51-504, Title 31

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• It modernizes and cleans up a lot of the guard issues that we've talked about, primarily to do with retirement
• off here, with one major difference being that we have removed the language about a person in the Guard
• that's also a civilian of the state getting the same pay, which was very confusing, and that is no longer
• that's also a civilian of the state getting the same pay, which was very confusing and that is no longer
• This bill would allow that all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or any entity within

Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043

Keywords: Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays

Summary: The committee took up three Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs-related House bills. House Bill 3940 was presented as a modernization and cleanup of Guard retirement-related provisions, with a confusing pay language removed; members noted it was similar to prior versions and that any fiscal impact would not occur until after 2027. After brief questions, the bill was advanced unanimously, 7-0. House Bill 3078 would allow state agencies and executive-branch entities to add voluntary donation options to payment forms so people could contribute to the ODVA Revolving Fund when paying for items such as licenses, registrations, and tax forms. Members clarified the donations would be extra, strictly voluntary, and not tied to tax proceeds. The bill passed 7-0. House Bill 3043 would authorize ODVA to hire PRN/as-needed staff as seasonal employees under defined limits to help staff veterans homes. Supporters said it would improve flexibility and staffing during peak periods, while the minority leader raised concerns about expanding temporary employment and reducing access to stable, benefit-eligible jobs. The bill passed 5-2. The committee then laid over another item pending Senator Woods’ availability and adjourned.