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

SF 69: Waste and storm water infrastructure study.

This bill requires Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality to study the state's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, coordinating with the Office of State Lands and Investments. Local governments (cities, towns, counties) must provide infrastructure data upon request, and the study will be funded by an $8 million appropriation through 2030. The department must report annual progress to the Water Committee from 2026 to 2030, with the study concluding by June 2030. This is a data-gathering effort, not a policy change, with no direct regulatory impact on residents or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M state appropriation for infrastructure study, directly funding a government program per budget & taxes topic95% 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 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 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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