Budget & Taxes

failed · Wyoming · House Mar 5, 2026

SF 110: Residential property tax revisions.

Wyoming's SF 110 establishes a lower property tax assessment rate for primary residences owned by residents who live there year-round. It sets an 8.3% assessment rate for owner-occupied primary homes (down from 9.5%) while maintaining a 9.5% rate for other residential properties. To qualify for the lower rate, homeowners must submit an annual claim to their county assessor by May 4th, demonstrating they occupy the property as their primary residence for at least six months. The bill repeals an existing exemption for primary residences and takes effect for the 2027 tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers property tax rate for primary residences (8.3% vs 9.5%), providing direct tax relief to homeowners, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Mar 5, 2026

SF 39: Long-term homeowner tax exemption-amendments.

This bill repeals the expiration date (sunset) for Wyoming's property tax exemption that benefits long-term homeowners, making the exemption permanent. It directly affects homeowners who have owned their primary residence in Wyoming for a specified period, typically 10 or more years under existing law. The key provision removes the scheduled end date for this tax break, ensuring eligible homeowners continue to receive the exemption without needing future legislative action. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies statewide to qualifying properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals sunset on homeowner tax exemption, providing permanent tax relief for long-term homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 98: Eligibility for veteran property tax exemption-amendments-2.

SF 98 creates a property tax exemption for qualifying Wyoming veterans and military members. It covers honorably discharged veterans who served 18+ consecutive months (active duty or Wyoming National Guard), current active/reserve members of the Wyoming National Guard or U.S. armed forces, and surviving spouses/parents of qualifying veterans. To qualify, applicants must be bona fide Wyoming residents for at least three years. The exemption applies starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for veterans, reducing tax burden for qualifying residents and aligning with tax relief indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemption for qualifying veterans, expanding benefits and recognizing service through financial relief for eligible groups.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 124: Economic development-rodeo museum.

This bill appropriates $15 million from Wyoming's tourism reserve fund to support the development of a rodeo and cowboy museum and hall of fame in Wyoming. The funds will be distributed in three installments of $5 million each on July 1, 2026, 2027, and 2028, contingent on the Wyoming Tourism Board certifying that relocation efforts will boost tourism, jobs, and state revenue. Applicants must provide matching funds (at least $1 for every $1 granted) and relocate to Wyoming by June 30, 2028, or repay the grant. The Wyoming Office of Tourism must report annually on fund usage until 2036.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M from tourism reserve fund for museum development, contingent on tourism revenue growth, aligning with fiscal responsibility and economic development goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 2: Legislative budget.

This bill appropriates $26.1 million from Wyoming's general fund to cover the operational costs of the state legislature through June 2028. It directly funds salaries for legislative staff and lawmakers, travel expenses (including per diem for in-state and out-of-state meetings), office supplies, technology, and other administrative needs. Key provisions include allowing the Management Council to shift funds between categories as needed, permitting unspent funds from prior budgets to carry forward for K-12 education support and equipment replacement, and creating a new $34,000 line item to cover mileage, per diem, and daily salary compensation for legislators attending training or interim committee meetings after the 2026 election. The bill ensures ongoing funding for legislative operations while adding specific flexibility for budget management and new legislator support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds legislative operations including salaries and admin costs, directly supporting budget management and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 60: K-12 school facilities appropriations.

SF 60 appropriates $31.66 million from Wyoming's public school foundation program for K-12 school facility maintenance projects across specific school districts, with spending limits per project listed in the bill. It also establishes a separate grant program for school safety and security projects, requiring districts to meet defined criteria to receive funds. The bill mandates annual reports on project progress and specifies that unspent funds must revert to the foundation program by June 30, 2028. This legislation directly affects Wyoming's public and charter school districts by providing targeted funding for facility upkeep and security upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $31.66M from foundation program for school facilities/safety, funding essential public services without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.66M for K-12 facility maintenance and safety grants, directly funding school infrastructure and safety projects per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 12: Wyoming national guard reenlistment bonus program.

This bill creates a program offering Wyoming National Guard members up to $5,000 to encourage reenlistment or extension of service for at least three years. The Wyoming Military Department will administer the program, with annual reports required starting November 1, 2026, detailing participation, bonus amounts, and changes in Guard membership. It is funded by a $1 million state appropriation from the general fund, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with unspent funds reverting at the end of that period. The program directly affects eligible Wyoming National Guard members who meet reenlistment criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M state appropriation from general fund to fund National Guard reenlistment program, directly advancing budget allocation for state military program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

HJ 2: Federal mineral royalties-state share.

Wyoming's HJ 2 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to pass a law increasing the state's share of federal mineral royalties from 50% to 87.5%. This directly affects Wyoming's state budget, as current federal royalty payments fund critical services like roads, schools, and emergency responders. The resolution cites that recent federal rate cuts (e.g., reducing oil/gas royalties from 16.67% to 12.5%) will decrease Wyoming's annual share by up to $50 million for coal leasing by 2034. The bill seeks to offset these revenue losses by aligning Wyoming's share with Alaska's 90% rate. (Note: This is a procedural request to Congress, not a binding law.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSeeks increased state share of federal mineral royalties to secure $50M+ annual funding for roads, schools, and emergency services, directly strengthening state budget stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 32: 911 funding.

Wyoming's SF 32 establishes a state-funded program to support 911 emergency services. It directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 systems by September 2027, and to provide grants covering funding shortfalls for local governments operating current 911 systems. The bill appropriates $3.75 million ($3 million for grants, $750,000 for the study) from the legislative stabilization reserve, with funds available for applications starting July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2028. Local governments operating 911 systems may apply for grants to cover operational shortfalls, while the study will examine system governance, operations, and costs. The bill directly affects local emergency service providers and state budget allocations for public safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.75M from reserve to fund 911 services and study, directly supporting public safety budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 47: Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.

This bill increases funding for Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program. It raises per-semester award amounts for three scholarship tiers: opportunity ($840 → $1,180), performance ($1,260 → $1,770), and honor ($1,680 → $2,360) scholarships for students meeting specific GPA and test score criteria. The bill also increases the maximum annual need-based scholarship award from $1,575 to $2,120. These changes apply to eligible Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates at approved institutions, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state budget allocation for education scholarships, directly funding essential public programs through higher appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases scholarship funding for higher education access, directly boosting financial aid for Wyoming students pursuing degrees/certificates.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes