Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 2: Legislative budget.

This bill appropriates $26.1 million from Wyoming's general fund to cover the operational costs of the state legislature through June 2028. It directly funds salaries for legislative staff and lawmakers, travel expenses (including per diem for in-state and out-of-state meetings), office supplies, technology, and other administrative needs. Key provisions include allowing the Management Council to shift funds between categories as needed, permitting unspent funds from prior budgets to carry forward for K-12 education support and equipment replacement, and creating a new $34,000 line item to cover mileage, per diem, and daily salary compensation for legislators attending training or interim committee meetings after the 2026 election. The bill ensures ongoing funding for legislative operations while adding specific flexibility for budget management and new legislator support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds legislative operations including salaries and admin costs, directly supporting budget management and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 60: K-12 school facilities appropriations.

SF 60 appropriates $31.66 million from Wyoming's public school foundation program for K-12 school facility maintenance projects across specific school districts, with spending limits per project listed in the bill. It also establishes a separate grant program for school safety and security projects, requiring districts to meet defined criteria to receive funds. The bill mandates annual reports on project progress and specifies that unspent funds must revert to the foundation program by June 30, 2028. This legislation directly affects Wyoming's public and charter school districts by providing targeted funding for facility upkeep and security upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $31.66M from foundation program for school facilities/safety, funding essential public services without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.66M for K-12 facility maintenance and safety grants, directly funding school infrastructure and safety projects per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 12: Wyoming national guard reenlistment bonus program.

This bill creates a program offering Wyoming National Guard members up to $5,000 to encourage reenlistment or extension of service for at least three years. The Wyoming Military Department will administer the program, with annual reports required starting November 1, 2026, detailing participation, bonus amounts, and changes in Guard membership. It is funded by a $1 million state appropriation from the general fund, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with unspent funds reverting at the end of that period. The program directly affects eligible Wyoming National Guard members who meet reenlistment criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M state appropriation from general fund to fund National Guard reenlistment program, directly advancing budget allocation for state military program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

HJ 2: Federal mineral royalties-state share.

Wyoming's HJ 2 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to pass a law increasing the state's share of federal mineral royalties from 50% to 87.5%. This directly affects Wyoming's state budget, as current federal royalty payments fund critical services like roads, schools, and emergency responders. The resolution cites that recent federal rate cuts (e.g., reducing oil/gas royalties from 16.67% to 12.5%) will decrease Wyoming's annual share by up to $50 million for coal leasing by 2034. The bill seeks to offset these revenue losses by aligning Wyoming's share with Alaska's 90% rate. (Note: This is a procedural request to Congress, not a binding law.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSeeks increased state share of federal mineral royalties to secure $50M+ annual funding for roads, schools, and emergency services, directly strengthening state budget stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 32: 911 funding.

Wyoming's SF 32 establishes a state-funded program to support 911 emergency services. It directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 systems by September 2027, and to provide grants covering funding shortfalls for local governments operating current 911 systems. The bill appropriates $3.75 million ($3 million for grants, $750,000 for the study) from the legislative stabilization reserve, with funds available for applications starting July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2028. Local governments operating 911 systems may apply for grants to cover operational shortfalls, while the study will examine system governance, operations, and costs. The bill directly affects local emergency service providers and state budget allocations for public safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.75M from reserve to fund 911 services and study, directly supporting public safety budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 35: Firefighters-paid leave and hazard pay.

HB 35 requires Wyoming state wildland firefighters employed by the Office of State Lands and Investments to receive hazard pay and paid time off based on federal standards. It directly affects correctional forestry crew supervisors, correctional crew supervisors, and other state-employed wildland firefighters. The bill appropriates $422,500 from the general fund (2026-2028) specifically for this hazard pay, with unspent funds reverting in 2028. Rules to implement the law will be created by the Department of Administration and Information and the Office of State Lands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $422,500 from general fund for firefighter hazard pay, funding essential personnel compensation under fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates hazard pay and paid leave for firefighters, appropriating $422,500 to fund benefits, strengthening worker compensation protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 34: Firefighters-retirement plans.

HB 34 expands retirement benefits to specific firefighters in Wyoming by redefining "firefighter member" to include full-time employees of the Wyoming National Guard fire department (crash/rescue units) and full-time wildland firefighters employed by state agencies like the Wyoming State Forestry Division. The bill appropriates $181,000 for retirement contributions from 2026-2028 and requires affected workers to elect by April 30, 2026, whether to join the new retirement plan or stay in the standard system. Coverage begins July 1, 2026, with service credit rules clarified to prevent double-counting across retirement plans. This policy change directly affects approximately 50-100 full-time firefighters across these roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $181,000 for firefighter retirement benefits, expanding state funding for public employee benefits within budget allocations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for specific firefighters by adding new eligible groups and funding, directly advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

SF 89: Local housing projects-tax exemption amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming's tax exemption rules for housing projects owned by cities or counties. It requires that such housing property be 100% publicly owned (by a municipality, county, or fully controlled entity) to qualify for tax exemption, excludes profit-making portions from the exemption (while allowing adjustments for public utility costs), and permits cities to instead make payments to maintain low-rent housing. The changes apply to all Wyoming cities, towns, and counties starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTightens tax exemption rules to prevent misuse, closing loopholes by requiring 100% public ownership and excluding profit-making portions, aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 100% public ownership for tax exemptions on housing, enables cities to fund low-rent maintenance via payments, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

SF 78: Residential real property-taxable value.

This bill establishes a property tax rate of 8.3% for residential real estate in Wyoming, effective for the 2026 tax year. It defines residential real property to include single-family homes, condominiums used as primary residences, and associated land. The rate applies only to qualifying residential properties, while other property types would continue to be taxed at 9.5%. Homeowners with residential properties meeting the new definition would see their property taxes calculated at this rate starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers residential property tax rate from 9.5% to 8.3%, providing tax relief for qualifying homeowners per bill's explicit rate change.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

SF 77: Homeowner property tax exemption revisions.

This bill revises Wyoming's homeowner property tax exemption rules. It removes the requirement that homeowners must reside in their property for at least eight months each year to qualify for the exemption, effective for tax year 2026. The bill also adds an exception for active-duty military members: if their service prevents meeting the residency requirement, the property still qualifies if it's the legal domicile of the service member. This change directly affects Wyoming homeowners seeking the property tax exemption, simplifying eligibility for most residents while maintaining a military exception.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves residency requirement for property tax exemption, expanding eligibility and providing tax relief to homeowners, including military members. Directly advances tax relief for middle-income homeowners.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds tax exemption exception for active-duty military unable to meet residency due to service, directly supporting veterans' financial stability during deployments.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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