Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 13: Wyoming national guard member referral-amendments.

This bill increases the referral bonus for the Wyoming National Guard's peer recruitment program from $500 to $1,000 per successful referral. It expands eligibility to include current military department employees and recruits who have begun enlistment (though recruits must complete their own enlistment before receiving a bonus). The program's expiration date is extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, and includes a $163,000 state appropriation to fund bonuses during this period. The policy directly affects current Guard members, veterans, military staff, and new recruits who refer eligible candidates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $163,000 state appropriation to fund increased National Guard referral bonuses, directly advancing state budget spending for military program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ 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 86: Wyoming property tax relief authority.

SF 86 creates the Wyoming Property Tax Relief Authority to provide financial assistance for property taxes to qualifying homeowners. The authority would administer a loan program offering funds to Wyoming residents who own their primary residence and face increased property tax burdens. It authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund the program, with repayment secured by dedicated revenues. The bill also requires that loan application details remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax relief program for homeowners via loans and bond funding, directly reducing tax burden on qualifying residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief loans to homeowners facing increased property taxes, reducing housing costs and supporting affordability for primary residence owners.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

SJ 3: Residential property tax-constitutional amendment.

This bill proposes amending Wyoming's constitution to eliminate property taxes on residential homes. It would change Article 15, Section 11(b) to set the tax rate for residential property at 0%, meaning no property tax would be assessed on residential real estate. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect. It directly affects all Wyoming homeowners who currently pay property tax on their primary residences.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates residential property tax, reducing state revenue from this source, directly opposing current tax structure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill eliminates property tax on residential homes, directly strengthening property rights for homeowners within housing topic's scope.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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