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 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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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 104: Higher education-research funding.

Wyoming's SF 104 creates a dedicated $51.2 million university faculty research project account at the University of Wyoming to fund faculty research. The bill requires universities to secure at least 1:1 nonstate matching funds for most projects (except graduate student stipends), which can cover equipment, donor-aligned research, or business-requested projects matching the university's strengths. Profits from funded research must be split equally between the university and faculty researchers, with annual reports required to state committees on project details and spending. This directly affects University of Wyoming faculty, graduate students receiving stipends (up to $1,500/month), and external donors or businesses partnering on research.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $51.2M state funds to university research via dedicated account, increasing state budget allocation for higher education research programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $51.2M for university faculty research funding, directly advancing higher education research initiatives through dedicated funding and profit-sharing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 109: Cowboy state agricultural trust fund.

SF 109 creates a permanent "Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund" in Wyoming, funded through state investments and eligible contributions. The fund's earnings will provide grants to support agricultural programs, including University of Wyoming research, workforce development at community colleges, K-12 agricultural education, value-added projects, and technology adoption in farming. Recipients must match each dollar from the fund with at least one dollar in non-state funds and report on grant usage annually. The bill establishes a committee to manage grant applications, oversight, and reporting requirements. This legislation directly affects Wyoming agricultural educators, students, producers, and institutions through new funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates permanent trust fund to allocate earnings for agricultural programs, advancing state funding for essential initiatives like research and workforce development.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds K-12 agricultural education programs via grants requiring matching funds, directly supporting educational access and program expansion within the specified topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly funds workforce development at community colleges, a direct labor/employment support activity for skills training and job readiness in agricultural sector.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology adoption in farming through agricultural grants, aligning with 'funds' indicator for technology support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 127: Voter approval for recreation mill levy.

HB 127 requires voter approval before school districts or county commissioners in Wyoming can impose new mill levies for recreational facilities and public recreation systems. It limits new levies to one mill (one dollar per $1,000 of assessed property value) and mandates that any new levy must be approved by a majority vote at the same election as the general election. The levy would expire after four years unless reapproved by voters at subsequent general elections held every four years. Existing levies not approved by voters before December 31, 2028, would also expire. This directly affects local governments seeking to fund recreation programs through property taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts new local tax levies requiring voter approval, limiting government spending authority on recreation taxes without explicit state budget connection.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ 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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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 90: State engineer-consumptive water use study.

HB 90 requires Wyoming's state engineer to study how large-scale industrial water use permanently removes water from the natural water cycle (like data centers, carbon capture, and hydrogen production), excluding normal evaporation from irrigation. The study must analyze current impacts on all water users - including agriculture, municipalities, and recreation - and recommend ways to limit future impacts. It mandates a report to the legislature by November 2026, funded by a $500,000 appropriation specifically for this study. This bill does not change water rules but creates a formal process to assess emerging industrial water demands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 for a water study, directly funding a state program per budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study on industrial water use impacts and recommends limits to protect water resources and users, aligning with conservation goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 109: Property tax exemptions-application date.

Wyoming's HB 109 changes the rules for claiming the homeowner property tax exemption. Starting in 2026, homeowners must actually live in their primary residence for at least eight months each year to qualify, unless they or an immediate family member are active-duty military personnel whose service prevents meeting this requirement (in which case the property must be their legal home address). Homeowners must submit exemption claims to their county assessor by May 2 each year. The bill applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and modifies existing law (W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xlvi)).

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts property tax exemption eligibility, reducing tax relief for homeowners and increasing state tax revenue by requiring 8-month residency.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 67: Eligibility for veterans property tax exemption-amendments.

HB 67 expands Wyoming's property tax exemption to include additional veterans and military members. It provides a property tax break for honorably discharged veterans who served 18+ consecutive months in U.S. armed forces or Wyoming National Guard, active/reserve Wyoming National Guard members, and surviving spouses/parents of qualifying veterans. The exemption applies only to Wyoming residents who have lived in the state for at least three years (with one year immediately before applying). The changes take effect for taxes due in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, providing tax relief which alignates with supporting tax policy for eligible groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption to additional veterans and military members, increasing benefits without restrictions or limitations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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