NEWS RELEASE
Majority of the Wyoming LegislatureJanuary 29, 2019
Contact: Representative Albert Sommers
Albert.Sommers@wyoleg.gov
(307) 360-7060
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Amendment Introduced to Correct Budget Bill
Error in Budget Bill Passed Out of Committee Includes Steps for Medicaid Expansion Instead of Intended Study
Cheyenne, Wyo. – An amendment was introduced in the Wyoming House of Representatives today, correcting an error that was made in the general Budget bill passed out of committee last week. The bill included general language moving forward with Medicaid Expansion. However, this was an error and never the intent of the Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) and the amendment introduced today would fix this mistake, authorizing a study of Medicaid expansion instead.
“The Joint Appropriations Committee has been clear in our intent to move forward with a study of Medicaid Expansion – nothing more,” said JAC Co-Chair Eli Bebout. “This is simply an error the House and Senate will work swiftly to remedy.”
House Bill 1, General Government Appropriations, was passed by JAC on Friday. The bill was to include a study of Medicaid expansion. However, due to a communications error, incorrect language moving Medicaid expansion forward in the state was included. Upon passage, the concurrent amendments will remove the incorrect language and replace with plans for a study.
“The members of JAC, and our incredible staff have worked day in and day out over the past several weeks to prepare a Budget bill reflective of the priorities of the people of Wyoming,” said JAC Co-Chair Bob Nicholas. “But mistakes do happen and we look forward to correcting the bill to reflect our true intentions on the House and Senate floors.”
“The Joint Appropriations Committee has been clear in our intent to move forward with a study of Medicaid Expansion – nothing more,” said JAC Co-Chair Eli Bebout. “This is simply an error the House and Senate will work swiftly to remedy.”
House Bill 1, General Government Appropriations, was passed by JAC on Friday. The bill was to include a study of Medicaid expansion. However, due to a communications error, incorrect language moving Medicaid expansion forward in the state was included. Upon passage, the concurrent amendments will remove the incorrect language and replace with plans for a study.
“The members of JAC, and our incredible staff have worked day in and day out over the past several weeks to prepare a Budget bill reflective of the priorities of the people of Wyoming,” said JAC Co-Chair Bob Nicholas. “But mistakes do happen and we look forward to correcting the bill to reflect our true intentions on the House and Senate floors.”
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