Wyoming Budget Bill
The Budget Bill for the biennium of 2009-2010 has begun its progress through the Wyoming Legislature this week. On Monday and Tuesday, the House of Representatives worked the bill for 1st reading. It was a long process and it will now move on to 2nd reading on Thursday. (There is a down day on Wednesday for the budget, to allow legislators to organize for the 2nd reading) It is 2nd reading where you will see all of the amendments. It is the first chance for legislators to amend the budget bill. As of 4 p.m. today, there are 40 amendments to the budget bill that will have to be worked on Thursday. Legislators have until 5 p.m. to get their amendments in.
The major issue that will be affecting Teton County and the Town of Jackson is the local government distribution. The formula is quite cumbersome, and I will do a separate blog on the forumula.