This bill introduces comprehensive amendments to the budgeting, expenditure, planning, and reporting processes for capital construction projects and maintenance of public buildings in Wyoming. It establishes a new section (W.S. 21-17-208) that outlines the responsibilities of the University of Wyoming's board of trustees, requiring them to create a prioritized list of capital construction projects and submit annual reports to the state construction department starting January 1, 2028. The bill also repeals existing major maintenance funding requirements, placing the financial burden of major maintenance due to neglected routine maintenance solely on the University of Wyoming. New definitions for "capital renewal," "major maintenance," and "routine maintenance" are introduced, and the state construction department is tasked with providing biennial funding recommendations for major maintenance starting in 2028.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for community colleges regarding capital construction projects, allowing the community college commission to reprioritize construction needs and requiring them to submit a prioritized list of project needs annually. It mandates that community college districts cover at least 50% of costs for new construction or renovation from non-state sources and clarifies that costs related to neglected routine maintenance will be the responsibility of the community college. The act aims to enhance the management and funding of school facilities while ensuring compliance with statewide adequacy standards, with certain provisions taking effect immediately and others on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0064 v0.4: 9-5-107, 21-15-109, 21-18-225