Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 9, 2026

SF 1: General government appropriations.

SF 1 is a funding bill that allocates state resources for Wyoming's government operations during the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium. It provides specific funding amounts for state agencies, including $9.1 million for the Governor's Office administration and $22.9 million for Homeland Security, with all funds to be spent within the two-year budget period. The bill includes a $250,000 provision specifically for gubernatorial transition costs if a new governor is elected in 2026, and it specifies how funds from various accounts (like school foundation programs) will be used. This is a standard appropriations bill that sets funding levels for state operations, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding for state agencies and operations during fiscal biennium, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 145: Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers.

HB 145 replaces multiple existing fees for electric vehicles with a single per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity used to power them. It reduces the annual decal fee for plug-in hybrid vehicles from $200 to $100 and sets a $200 annual fee for all-electric vehicles (previously subject to overlapping taxes). The bill allows EV owners to receive refunds for electricity purchased for vehicle use and requires clear display of the new electricity-based tax. This directly affects Wyoming residents who own electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by eliminating "triple taxation" on their vehicles and shifting the tax burden to electricity usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces multiple EV fees to single electricity-based tax, lowers plug-in hybrid decal fee, and allows electricity purchase refunds - tax relief for EV owners.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces fees for EV owners, simplifies taxation, and promotes EV adoption - aligning with renewable energy advancement and consumer access to clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill simplifies EV taxation to reduce costs for drivers, promoting EV adoption as sustainable transportation per topic description.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 128: Enhanced oil recovery-severance tax exemption.

Wyoming's HB 128 provides a 5-year severance tax exemption for oil and gas operators using certified advanced extraction methods (tertiary production) between July 2026 and July 2031. It directly affects oil and gas producers who implement qualifying projects approved by the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission after July 1, 2026. The bill requires annual reports by the Commission and Department detailing production volumes, qualifying operators, wells, and the tax savings from the exemption. This exemption applies specifically to severance taxes under Wyoming law, with reports due each November 1 from 2026 through 2036.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides severance tax exemption for oil/gas operators, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base per bill's exemption structure.92% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProvides 5-year severance tax exemption for oil/gas producers using enhanced recovery, directly favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill provides tax exemption for oil and gas extraction, prioritizing industry growth over environmental protection by reducing financial barriers to fossil fuel production without environmental safeguards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

SF 96: Tobacco sales and taxation.

Wyoming's SF 96 clarifies that tobacco wholesalers cannot sell nicotine products to anyone under 21. It extends tobacco taxation to cigars and pipe tobacco, setting a maximum tax rate of 20% or $0.30 per cigar, and requires remote sellers (online retailers) to obtain a license and pay this tax on sales to Wyoming consumers. The bill also defines key terms like "remote retail sale" (online orders with delivery) and "wholesaler" to clarify who must comply. This directly affects tobacco wholesalers, remote online sellers, and consumers purchasing cigars or pipe tobacco in Wyoming.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tobacco taxation to cigars/pipes, imposes new tax on remote sellers, directly increasing state revenue through expanded tax base.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

SF 89: Local housing projects-tax exemption amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming's tax exemption rules for housing projects owned by cities or counties. It requires that such housing property be 100% publicly owned (by a municipality, county, or fully controlled entity) to qualify for tax exemption, excludes profit-making portions from the exemption (while allowing adjustments for public utility costs), and permits cities to instead make payments to maintain low-rent housing. The changes apply to all Wyoming cities, towns, and counties starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTightens tax exemption rules to prevent misuse, closing loopholes by requiring 100% public ownership and excluding profit-making portions, aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 100% public ownership for tax exemptions on housing, enables cities to fund low-rent maintenance via payments, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

SF 64: Investment in Wyoming housing.

Wyoming's SF 64 creates the Wyoming Housing Revolving Loan Program to address affordable housing shortages. It provides loans to local governments, housing authorities, and nonprofits for new construction, rehabilitation, or land acquisition of affordable and workforce housing (80% of funds), plus zero-interest loans for planning and predevelopment (20% of funds). The program is funded by a $30 million transfer from the Strategic Investments Account (if not repealed), with repaid loans replenishing the fund. All loans require state attorney general certification and annual reporting to the legislature on fund usage and project outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $30M from Strategic Investments Account to fund affordable housing program, advancing public service funding through budget reallocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Wyoming Housing Revolving Loan Program funding affordable/workforce housing construction, rehab, and land acquisition with $30M, directly advancing housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

SF 76: Distribution of taxes on large electrical loads.

This bill (SF 76) requires separate reporting of sales tax for electricity consumed by "very large electrical loads" (defined as 100+ megawatts for a single customer) and directs the resulting tax revenue into a new "local government distribution account." The funds in this account will be distributed to cities, towns, and counties as determined by the legislature. It applies only to taxes approved by voters on or after July 1, 2026, and requires vendors to report these large-scale electricity sales separately on monthly tax returns. The bill does not change tax rates but alters how revenue from these specific sales is distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tax revenue from large electricity consumers into local government funds via new account, advancing fiscal management and funding distribution for municipalities.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

SF 78: Residential real property-taxable value.

This bill establishes a property tax rate of 8.3% for residential real estate in Wyoming, effective for the 2026 tax year. It defines residential real property to include single-family homes, condominiums used as primary residences, and associated land. The rate applies only to qualifying residential properties, while other property types would continue to be taxed at 9.5%. Homeowners with residential properties meeting the new definition would see their property taxes calculated at this rate starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers residential property tax rate from 9.5% to 8.3%, providing tax relief for qualifying homeowners per bill's explicit rate change.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

SF 77: Homeowner property tax exemption revisions.

This bill revises Wyoming's homeowner property tax exemption rules. It removes the requirement that homeowners must reside in their property for at least eight months each year to qualify for the exemption, effective for tax year 2026. The bill also adds an exception for active-duty military members: if their service prevents meeting the residency requirement, the property still qualifies if it's the legal domicile of the service member. This change directly affects Wyoming homeowners seeking the property tax exemption, simplifying eligibility for most residents while maintaining a military exception.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves residency requirement for property tax exemption, expanding eligibility and providing tax relief to homeowners, including military members. Directly advances tax relief for middle-income homeowners.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds tax exemption exception for active-duty military unable to meet residency due to service, directly supporting veterans' financial stability during deployments.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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