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 106: Welfare Fraud Prevention Act Amendments.

SF 106 amends Wyoming's welfare and Medicaid eligibility rules to strengthen verification processes. It requires monthly checks of residency and death records, bans self-attestation for income, citizenship, and household composition without verification, and limits retroactive Medicaid coverage to two months. The bill directly affects welfare applicants and recipients, including both citizens and noncitizens, by tightening eligibility requirements. Key provisions include shorter recertification periods for unstable households (up to 4 months) and mandatory reporting to the legislature on program impacts. These changes aim to prevent program misuse while aligning with federal requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens welfare fraud prevention and verification, reducing improper payments to protect state budget integrity and fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareTightens Medicaid eligibility rules by banning self-attestation and limiting retroactive coverage, restricting access to healthcare benefits.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship verification for Medicaid, banning self-attestation and restricting noncitizen access to welfare benefits per bill provisions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 123: Wyoming energy dominance fund.

Wyoming's SF 123 creates the Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund, administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority, to support the state's traditional energy industries. The fund receives a portion of severance tax revenues (50% for fiscal years 2027-2028, then 50% for 2029 onward) that would otherwise go to the permanent mineral trust fund or school accounts. It provides grants and loans for projects like coal innovation, natural gas, uranium processing, and pipeline infrastructure - requiring a 1:1 match from non-state funds - but explicitly excludes wind and solar energy projects. The fund aims to bolster Wyoming's energy sector, which supports over 60,000 jobs and generates significant state revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects severance tax revenues to energy fund, altering budget allocation for specific industry support.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill redirects severance tax funds from school accounts to energy projects, defunding education instead of supporting it.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill redirects severance taxes to fund fossil fuel projects (coal, gas, uranium) instead of renewables, explicitly prioritizing traditional energy over clean energy transition.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentFunds fossil fuel projects (coal, natural gas) without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over conservation and climate protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 45: Long-term homeowner tax exemption-revisions.

Wyoming's HB 45 revises the property tax exemption for long-term homeowners, affecting residents aged 65+ who have paid residential property tax in Wyoming for 25+ years on their primary residence. The bill changes the annual application deadline from the fourth Monday in May to March 1 and requires homeowners to confirm eligibility each year by March 1 via phone, mail, or other communication. It also removes the previous expiration date for the exemption, making it permanent, and takes effect July 1, 2026. The changes simplify annual renewal while ensuring continued eligibility for qualifying homeowners.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides permanent property tax exemption for qualifying elderly homeowners (65+ with 25+ years residency), offering tax relief to a middle-income group and maintaining fiscal relief through simplified annual confirmation.95% 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

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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 124: Economic development-rodeo museum.

This bill appropriates $15 million from Wyoming's tourism reserve fund to support the development of a rodeo and cowboy museum and hall of fame in Wyoming. The funds will be distributed in three installments of $5 million each on July 1, 2026, 2027, and 2028, contingent on the Wyoming Tourism Board certifying that relocation efforts will boost tourism, jobs, and state revenue. Applicants must provide matching funds (at least $1 for every $1 granted) and relocate to Wyoming by June 30, 2028, or repay the grant. The Wyoming Office of Tourism must report annually on fund usage until 2036.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M from tourism reserve fund for museum development, contingent on tourism revenue growth, aligning with fiscal responsibility and economic development goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 121: Hydrogen severance taxation.

HB 121 imposes a severance tax on hydrogen production in Wyoming, directly affecting companies and entities producing hydrogen within the state. It taxes hydrogen based on its fair market value (similar to natural gas taxation), with a 9% rate for hydrogen produced from water and a 3% rate for hydrogen from other feedstocks like natural gas or biomass. The tax applies to the gross value of hydrogen produced, with exemptions and collection procedures mirroring existing natural gas severance tax rules. The law would take effect for all hydrogen production starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes a severance tax on hydrogen production to generate state revenue, directly advancing budget management through new tax revenue streams for fiscal planning.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill taxes green hydrogen (water-based) at 9% vs 3% for fossil-based, disincentivizing renewable hydrogen production.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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