This bill establishes the integrated test center as a permanent entity under the governance of the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources. It outlines the transfer of the integrated test center's assets, obligations, and unexpended funds to the School of Energy Resources, effective July 1, 2025. The bill mandates that the School of Energy Resources, under the direction of the Energy Resources Council, will oversee the center's operations, including the establishment of policies and structures to support its objectives. Additionally, it requires the School to prepare a transfer plan and report on the status of the transition to the joint minerals, business, and economic development interim committee.

The bill also introduces new budget procedures, requiring the School of Energy Resources to include a budget for the integrated test center in its submissions. It creates an integrated test center account for managing funds, which can only be expended upon legislative appropriation. The School is tasked with reporting annually on the center's activities, accomplishments, and financial status. The effective date of the act is set for July 1, 2024, with certain provisions taking effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-17-117