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 9, 2026

SF 81: K-12 public school finance-2.

Wyoming's SF 81 revises how state funds support K-12 public schools by implementing updated funding formulas based on the 2025 cost of education study. The bill establishes specific teacher staffing requirements: core teachers (1 FTE per 16-25 students depending on grade level), minimum teacher thresholds for smaller schools, and additional staff for English learners (1 FTE per 100 students), at-risk students (for summer/extended day programs), and career education. It directly affects all Wyoming public school districts by changing how state education funds are distributed based on student needs and school size, rather than solely on enrollment. The bill also restricts how schools can spend funds from the school foundation program and requires districts to join the state employees' health insurance program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill revises state funding formulas for K-12 schools, mandates specific teacher staffing requirements, and allocates state funds based on updated education cost study, directly increasing public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill revises K-12 funding formulas, mandates teacher/staff ratios, and allocates resources for English learners and at-risk students, directly strengthening school funding and staffing requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates specific teacher staffing ratios and additional support staff, directly strengthening employment standards and protecting workers' rights in the education sector.85% 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 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

Track

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

Track

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

Track

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

Track

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

Track