Governmental property-taxation and sale.
This bill (SF 185) requires Wyoming public entities (like cities, counties, school districts, and the state) to sell government-owned property not used for "governmental purposes" after 10 consecutive years of non-use, with a deadline of January 1, 2027. It defines "governmental purpose" to include health/safety facilities, education, infrastructure, and administrative buildings, but explicitly excludes recreational properties (like campgrounds and movie theaters), leased commercial spaces, and idle land. Property required by law (such as state lands managed by the Board of Land Commissioners) is exempt from this requirement. The law aims to ensure government assets are used for public services or sold, reducing unused public holdings.
Bill status
died
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Feb 8, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 8, 2025
How they voted
6–20
Failed · 5 other
Total votes 31
Feb 8, 2025
D
Democratic2
50% Nay
R
Republican29
65% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 8, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (6-20-5)
senate
Feb 8, 2025
Committee
S COW:Failed 6-20-4-0-1
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
S03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S03 - Revenue
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cale Case
RRepublican
Co
Bob Wharff
RRepublican
Co
Stephan Pappas
RRepublican
Co
Tara Nethercott
RRepublican
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