Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a task force to investigate the impact of certain events on Wyoming and potential preparations for government continuity.

Highlights:

• Establishes a task force containing the following 7 members (Sec. 1):
• 2 senators appointed by the President of the Senate;
• 2 representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House;
• The Director of the Department of Homeland Security or a designee;
• The Attorney General or a designee;
• The Adjutant General or a designee;
• The Director of the Department of Agriculture or a designee; and
• The Director of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission or a designee.

• Requires the task force to investigate the potential impact of the following events upon Wyoming (Sec.1):
• The “rapid” decline of the United States dollar;
• The federal government has no “effective power or authority” over the citizens of the United States;
• A constitutional crisis;
• A disruption of the food supply; and
• A disruption of energy distribution.

• Requires the task force to investigate the potential preparation for Wyoming to implement the following (Sec.1):
• Provide an alternative currency “quickly;” and
• Coordinate between the governor’s office, Wyoming National Guard, and any federal military in Wyoming.

• Requires the task force to submit a report and recommendation to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 2012 (Sec. 1).

• Appropriates the following amounts for the task force from the general fund (Sec. 1):
• $18,000 for legislative members' salary, per diem and mileage reimbursement; and
• $14,000 for non-legislative members for per diem and mileage reimbursement.

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