Abandoned buildings revitalization.
HB 149 creates a property tax credit for individuals who purchase and improve abandoned buildings in Wyoming cities or towns. It allows owners to claim a tax credit equal to their documented costs for rehabilitating designated abandoned properties, such as removing or repairing deteriorating structures. To qualify, owners must get city/town approval for expenses directly tied to the building and submit them to the state revenue department within five years of purchase. The credit is limited to actual improvement costs, cannot exceed the property's tax liability, and must be used within 10 years of eligibility. This policy directly affects property owners and local governments seeking to revitalize vacant, deteriorating buildings.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jan 2019
House Passage
Feb 2019
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2019
Last action Feb 26, 2019
Floor votes · House Feb 6, 2019
How they voted
50–6
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 58
Feb 6, 2019
D
Democratic9
100% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican48
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals
upper
Feb 6, 2019
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (50-6-2)
house
Feb 4, 2019
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 29, 2019
Lower · Passed
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0
lower
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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