Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 87: Omnibus water bill-planning.

HB 87 allocates approximately $3.7 million for water development studies across Wyoming, directly affecting local water districts and the state's water development commission. It authorizes Level I reconnaissance (preliminary assessments) and Level II feasibility studies for both new water projects (like the Grover Water Master Plan in Lincoln County) and rehabilitation efforts (such as the Shoshone Irrigation District plan in Park County). The bill requires project reports to the legislature before the 2028 session and mandates unspent funds to revert to water accounts by July 2029. It also provides $175,000 for the Office of Water Programs. The legislation focuses on funding specific planning studies, not on building infrastructure or changing water rights.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.7M for water development studies, directly increasing state appropriations for specific infrastructure projects within budget framework.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 106: Smokebuster module leaders.

This bill authorizes two new full-time positions within Wyoming's state forestry division (one effective April 2026, one April 2027) to support the forestry conservation inmate crew program. It appropriates $499,709 from the general fund specifically for these positions, associated equipment/supplies, and program costs through June 2028. The funding is tied to coordination with the Department of Corrections and includes specific budgeting instructions for the state's next fiscal biennium. The bill directly affects the state forestry division, the inmate crew program, and the Department of Corrections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $499,709 from general fund for forestry positions and program costs, increasing state spending on conservation services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds forestry conservation inmate crew program coordinated with Department of Corrections, promoting rehabilitation through inmate work opportunities in conservation.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds forestry conservation program via inmate crews with $499k, directly advancing natural resource protection and conservation efforts as described in the topic.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 107: Local government distributions.

HB 107 establishes a new formula for distributing 5.6% of Wyoming's state sales and use tax revenue annually to cities, towns, and counties. It allocates 89% of these funds to cities and towns (with 5% reserved for areas with lower tax revenue) and 11% to counties, using a detailed calculation based on population and per capita tax revenue data. The bill requires equal biannual payments (October 15 and March 15) and includes a supplemental formula that prioritizes smaller municipalities ($15,000 minimum for towns under 35 people, $35,000 for larger ones). This directly affects all Wyoming local governments by changing how they receive state tax distributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 5.6% of state sales tax revenue to local governments via formula, funding municipal/county budgets without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 67: Wyoming state guard-amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming's state guard laws to remove the requirement that the National Guard must be activated into federal service before the state guard can be organized. It allows the governor to directly establish and maintain the Wyoming state guard without federal involvement, specifying that state funds - not federal - will cover personnel costs. Eligibility is updated to include Wyoming residents aged 17-65, and the bill appropriates $25,000 from the state general fund to establish the state guard and council of defense through June 2028. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $25,000 from state general fund to establish Wyoming state guard, directly funding a program through state budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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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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

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