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died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 328: Residential real property-taxable value-2.

HB 328 sets a fixed 8.3% taxable value rate for owner-occupied primary residences in Wyoming, while maintaining a 9.5% rate for all other property types. It directly affects homeowners who live in their primary residence for at least six months annually, clarifying that this includes single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and trailers used as primary homes. The bill defines "owner occupied primary residence" and "residential real property" (including up to 35 acres of associated land) to ensure consistent tax application. This change will take effect for property taxes beginning in 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers property tax rate for primary residences from 9.5% to 8.3%, providing direct tax relief to homeowners, a key indicator of support for tax policy.95% confidence
Tony Locke (R) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 130: Homeowner tax exemption-amendments.

HB 130 creates a property tax exemption for Wyoming homeowners, providing a 50% reduction on the first $200,000 of a primary residence's value (e.g., a $300,000 home would have $100,000 exempt). It applies to single-family homes where owners live at least 8 months yearly (including military members with service-related absences), directly affecting homeowners who qualify. The state will reimburse local governments for lost tax revenue using a $176 million appropriation from the general fund, with payments distributed to counties and school districts. The exemption expires after the 2026 tax year, ending January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for homeowners (50% reduction on first $200k), reducing tax burden, funded by $176M state appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for homeowners, reducing housing costs for primary residence owners and advancing affordability through property tax reduction.90% confidence
Scott Heiner (R) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 101: Forest health grant program-3.

Wyoming's HB 101 creates a state-funded forest health grant program administered by the state forester. The program provides grants covering up to 75% of eligible forest health project costs (e.g., wildfire risk reduction, water quality improvement, or habitat restoration) on state, local, or private land, requiring matching funds for the remainder. It establishes a dedicated account for these grants, mandates attorney general approval for all grants, and requires annual reporting to a legislative committee. The program is funded with $3 million from the state general fund and expires on July 1, 2029, with unspent funds either returned to donors or reverted to state funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated state budget account funding forest health grants (75% coverage), advancing environmental programs through fiscal allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest health projects including wildfire risk reduction, water quality improvement, and habitat restoration, directly advancing environmental protection and conservation goals.95% confidence
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 248: School foundation program interim budget authority.

HB 248 prohibits Wyoming's governor from authorizing increases to legislative appropriations from the public school foundation program account, except to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover the foundation program as defined by state law for each school district. This bill directly affects the governor's budget authority and school districts relying on foundation program funding. The key mechanism is a new restriction on executive actions regarding school funding adjustments, with the exception only allowing increases necessary to maintain the program's full funding level. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts governor's budget authority to ensure school foundation program funding remains protected, preventing potential cuts to public education funding.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts governor's ability to increase school foundation program funding beyond current levels, preventing additional education funding.85% confidence
John Bear (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 320: Taxation and Revenue Task Force 2028.

HB 320 creates the Taxation and Revenue Task Force 2028 to study how local governments, school districts, and special districts in Wyoming fund essential services. The task force, composed of legislative members, county/city representatives, school district leaders, and revenue experts, must analyze current revenue sources to determine if they cover services and meet constitutional requirements for equal education funding. It will develop recommendations for sustainable revenue solutions through 2050, including potential legislation, and report findings to the governor and legislature by December 2026. This bill does not change tax laws but directs a study to address long-term revenue needs for local services and schools.
Liz Storer (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

SF 93: Tribal trust land sales and use tax exemption.

Wyoming's SF 93 creates a sales and use tax exemption for transactions occurring on trust lands held by the United States for the benefit of a single tribe on the Wind River Indian Reservation. It exempts both the sale and purchase of tangible personal property, admissions, and services sourced to these specific trust lands. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment, affecting tribal businesses and residents operating on designated trust lands. This policy change directly modifies tax law to reduce the tax burden on transactions within this defined tribal area.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts tribal land transactions from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management.95% confidence
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 24: Alternative fuel tax-electricity amendments.

HB 24 creates new taxes and fees for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Wyoming. It imposes a $0.04 per kilowatt-hour license tax on electricity used to charge all-electric vehicles at DC fast charging stations, and requires charging stations to display the price per kWh. Owners of all-electric vehicles must pay a $200 annual decal fee, while plug-in hybrid vehicle owners pay a $100 annual decal fee. These changes amend Wyoming’s tax code to specifically address electricity-based vehicle charging and vehicle classification, directly affecting electric vehicle owners and charging infrastructure operators.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new taxes/fees on electric vehicles, generating state revenue through license taxes and decal fees, directly strengthening tax code provisions.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyImposes taxes/fees on EVs (e.g., $200 annual decal), increasing costs to discourage adoption of electric vehicles, opposing renewable energy transition.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill imposes new taxes/fees on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, directly discouraging EV adoption - a core environmental policy goal. This undermines clean energy transition efforts by increasing costs for low-emission vehicles.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationImposes new taxes on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, creating financial barriers that discourage adoption of sustainable transportation options.85% confidence
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

SF 94: Wind River Reservation remote sales and use tax.

SF 94 directs how Wyoming distributes sales tax revenue from remote sellers (like online retailers) for sales sourced to the Wind River Indian Reservation. It requires the state to send all such tax revenue to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe, after deducting a 1% administrative fee for the state. The remaining funds must be paid to the tribes based on separate agreements between each tribe and Wyoming; if no agreement exists, the funds are held by the state until resolved. This bill modifies existing tax distribution laws (W.S. 39-15-111 and 39-15-211) and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects sales tax revenue from remote sellers to tribes, funding tribal programs via fiscal management and tax distribution.95% confidence
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

SF 123: School finance-competitive grants for crossing guards.

This bill creates a competitive grant program for K-12 public schools in Wyoming to fund crossing guard programs. School districts may apply for up to $10,000 per school annually (2025-2028) to cover training, wages for faculty/volunteers, and equipment, with $4.95 million total allocated from the public school foundation fund. Applications require detailed plans for school intersections, staffing, training, and equipment costs, and must be submitted by June 30 each year. The program expires July 1, 2028, and grant funds cannot reduce existing school foundation funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.95M from public school foundation fund to fund school crossing guard programs, advancing public safety spending within state budget framework.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.95M in competitive grants for K-12 school crossing guard programs, enhancing student safety infrastructure through direct school funding.95% confidence
Evie Brennan (R) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 255: Mobile home certificate-information disclosure requirement.

Wyoming's HB 255 removes a requirement for county clerks to cancel mobile home titles when a mobile home is installed on a permanent foundation and becomes taxable as real property. The bill amends state law to eliminate the need for owners to surrender certificates of title for cancellation, though clerks may still request information to verify eligibility for cancellation. This change directly affects mobile home owners who convert their property to real estate status, simplifying an administrative step. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Daniel Singh (R) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 178: Work allowance for voting.

HB 178 increases Wyoming employees' time off to vote from one hour to two hours during election hours (polling hours) for primary, general, or special elections to fill a U.S. House of Representatives seat. It ensures employees do not lose pay for this time off when they cast a legal vote, applying to all eligible voters except those with three or more consecutive nonworking hours during polling. The bill modifies existing law (W.S. 22-2-111) to clarify these provisions and takes effect July 1, 2025. This directly affects Wyoming workers participating in federal elections who need to vote during standard work hours.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases paid voting time off from 1 to 2 hours, protecting workers' rights to vote without pay loss during elections per W.S. 22-2-111.92% confidence
Trey Sherwood (D) · 12 co-sponsors
died · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 329: Office of homeland security amendments.

HB 329 modifies Wyoming law to give the Office of Homeland Security discretion over whether to cooperate with other states' and federal homeland security agencies (previously required). It mandates that Wyoming's Division of Criminal Investigation must cooperate with the Office of Homeland Security. The bill also authorizes the Office to receive criminal identification and intelligence information from law enforcement for security purposes. These changes directly affect Wyoming's homeland security office, law enforcement agencies, and their coordination with state and federal partners. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
Laurie Bratten (R) · 9 co-sponsors
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