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 8, 2026

SF 61: Motor vehicle sales to family members-not taxable.

Wyoming's SF 61 would exempt sales or transfers of motor vehicles between immediate family members (parents, children, spouses, or siblings) from state sales and use tax. This applies only when the original seller/donor paid tax on the vehicle when they first purchased it. The bill requires the transfer to occur directly between qualifying family members and designates the vehicle as tax-exempt under state law. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts family vehicle transfers from sales tax, providing direct tax relief per support indicator for middle/lower income transactions.92% 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

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 Feb 23, 2026

HB 68: Veteran's exemption.

HB 68 expands Wyoming's property tax exemption for veterans with permanent, total service-connected disabilities. It allows eligible veterans certified as having a 100% service-connected disability to claim a full exemption on the assessed value of their primary residence, including up to 10 acres of associated land - replacing the previous $6,000 annual limit. Surviving spouses who haven't remarried and keep the property as their primary residence also retain this full exemption. The change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and does not affect veterans who qualify only for the standard $6,000 exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, removing annual limit and providing full tax relief on primary residence, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption for veterans with 100% disability, removing $6,000 cap and extending to surviving spouses, directly strengthening veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 110: K-12 public school finance.

HB 110 establishes a new formula for funding Wyoming's K-12 public schools, directly affecting all school districts in the state. It calculates funding based on average daily enrollment, requiring specific teacher ratios (e.g., one core teacher for every 16 elementary students) and minimum staffing levels per school type, while also restricting how school foundation funds can be used. The bill mandates school districts to join the state's employee insurance program, modifies cash reserve rules, and continues mental health services grants. It implements the 2025 cost-of-education study and includes provisions for rulemaking and funding appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new enrollment-based funding formula for K-12 schools, directing state budget allocation toward public education with specific staffing requirements.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific teacher ratios (1:16) and minimum staffing levels, requiring adequate district funding to meet educational staffing requirements under new finance formula.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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