Wyoming 2024 Regular Session

Wyoming House Bill HB0217

Failed

2/16/24

Caption

American rescue plan act appropriations-amendments-2.

Impact

One of the significant features of HB0217 is the establishment of guidelines regarding the handling of unexpended and unobligated funds arising from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It mandates that any remaining funds by specific dates revert back to the state for purposes aligned with the intent of the ARPA. This can impact various governmental agencies tasked with implementing programs funded by these relief funds, ensuring that unspent resources are efficiently redirected towards eligible projects that benefit public welfare.

Summary

House Bill 0217, known as the American Rescue Plan Act Appropriations-Amendments-2, focuses on the allocation and management of COVID-19 relief funds within the state of Wyoming. The bill establishes definitions pertinent to the appropriations and sets specific conditions regarding the appropriation and expenditure of these federal funds. Moreover, it revises existing appropriations and includes provisions for unexpended funds to revert back to agencies or be reallocated for new projects.

Contention

The legislative discourse surrounding HB0217 may include some contention, particularly regarding the stipulations on appropriations and the authority given to the governor to create emergency programs within the confines of the bill. Critics may argue that such powers could lead to overreach or inadequate oversight of how funds are allocated and spent. Furthermore, the amendments regarding the prioritization and reversion of funds raise questions about the long-term implications for funding essential services that rely on these appropriations.

Latest WY HB0217 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB1

Supplemental appropriations from the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Revenue Replacement Fund, and the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

AL SB1

CO SB312

American Rescue Plan Act Funds

CO HB1407

State Money Used to Refinance American Rescue Plan Money

US SB1526

Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025

US HB2696

Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025

US SB117

Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2025 or the AMERICANS ActThis bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from issuing any COVID-19 vaccine mandate as a replacement for the rescinded vaccine mandate of August 24, 2021, unless the mandate is expressly authorized by Congress. The bill also provides that DOD must establish an application process for remedies for members of the Armed Forces who were discharged or subject to adverse action under the rescinded mandate.Any administrative discharge of a member on the sole basis of a failure to receive a COVID-19 vaccine must be categorized as an honorable discharge, and DOD is prohibited from taking any adverse action against such a member for that reason.DOD must try to retain unvaccinated members and provide such members with professional development, promotion and leadership opportunities, and consideration equal to that of their peers.Additionally, DOD may only consider the COVID-19 vaccination status of members in making certain decisions (e.g., deployments in countries where it is the law) and must establish a process to provide exemptions to certain members for such decisions.Members who were separated from the Armed Forces for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are not required to repay any bonuses and must be reimbursed if they repaid any portion of a bonus prior to this bill's enactment.This bill applies to all members of the Armed Forces, regardless of whether they sought an accommodation to any DOD COVID-19 vaccination policy.

US HB486

Young Americans Financial Literacy Act

UT HB0075

American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments

US SB3524

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

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