Budget & Taxes

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

SF 76: Distribution of taxes on large electrical loads.

This bill (SF 76) requires separate reporting of sales tax for electricity consumed by "very large electrical loads" (defined as 100+ megawatts for a single customer) and directs the resulting tax revenue into a new "local government distribution account." The funds in this account will be distributed to cities, towns, and counties as determined by the legislature. It applies only to taxes approved by voters on or after July 1, 2026, and requires vendors to report these large-scale electricity sales separately on monthly tax returns. The bill does not change tax rates but alters how revenue from these specific sales is distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tax revenue from large electricity consumers into local government funds via new account, advancing fiscal management and funding distribution for municipalities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

SF 86: Wyoming property tax relief authority.

SF 86 creates the Wyoming Property Tax Relief Authority to provide financial assistance for property taxes to qualifying homeowners. The authority would administer a loan program offering funds to Wyoming residents who own their primary residence and face increased property tax burdens. It authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund the program, with repayment secured by dedicated revenues. The bill also requires that loan application details remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax relief program for homeowners via loans and bond funding, directly reducing tax burden on qualifying residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief loans to homeowners facing increased property taxes, reducing housing costs and supporting affordability for primary residence owners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

SF 64: Investment in Wyoming housing.

Wyoming's SF 64 creates the Wyoming Housing Revolving Loan Program to address affordable housing shortages. It provides loans to local governments, housing authorities, and nonprofits for new construction, rehabilitation, or land acquisition of affordable and workforce housing (80% of funds), plus zero-interest loans for planning and predevelopment (20% of funds). The program is funded by a $30 million transfer from the Strategic Investments Account (if not repealed), with repaid loans replenishing the fund. All loans require state attorney general certification and annual reporting to the legislature on fund usage and project outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $30M from Strategic Investments Account to fund affordable housing program, advancing public service funding through budget reallocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Wyoming Housing Revolving Loan Program funding affordable/workforce housing construction, rehab, and land acquisition with $30M, directly advancing housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 78: Forest health grant program.

Wyoming's HB 78 creates a state-administered Forest Health Grant Program to fund projects improving forest conditions on public and private lands. The program covers up to 75% of eligible project costs (50% on federal land), requiring matching funds from other sources, with projects focused on water quality, wildfire risk reduction, forest product production, or wildlife habitat. Grants require attorney general approval and annual reporting to the Agriculture Committee, with a $3 million appropriation from the general fund starting July 2026. The program expires on July 1, 2030, after which unobligated funds will be returned to non-state donors or reverted to the general fund. It directly affects landowners and forest managers seeking funding for public-benefit forest health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $3M state appropriation for forest health grants, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest health projects targeting water quality, wildfire reduction, and wildlife habitat - directly advancing environmental conservation and protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Forestry Public Lands Water Quality

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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 57: Hathaway private post secondary institution scholarships.

HB 57 creates the "Hathaway private post secondary institution scholarship" to help Wyoming students attend private colleges or universities. It provides up to $500 per semester for tuition and fees at state-accredited private institutions offering certificates or degrees, with eligibility requiring a 3.5 high school GPA, standardized test scores at the 79th percentile, and meeting specific academic requirements. The program limits funding to 200 students total, covering up to eight full-time semesters per student, and requires the state education department to administer applications and verify eligibility through school transcripts. This scholarship directly affects qualifying Wyoming students seeking private post-secondary education, separate from public university funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds ($500/semester) for private college scholarships, increasing government spending on education programs within state budget.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarships for private higher education, expanding access for eligible students with academic requirements, directly supporting higher education funding and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 47: Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.

This bill increases funding for Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program. It raises per-semester award amounts for three scholarship tiers: opportunity ($840 → $1,180), performance ($1,260 → $1,770), and honor ($1,680 → $2,360) scholarships for students meeting specific GPA and test score criteria. The bill also increases the maximum annual need-based scholarship award from $1,575 to $2,120. These changes apply to eligible Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates at approved institutions, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state budget allocation for education scholarships, directly funding essential public programs through higher appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases scholarship funding for higher education access, directly boosting financial aid for Wyoming students pursuing degrees/certificates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 20: State parks-nonmotorized recreational trail fees.

Wyoming's HB 20 establishes a permit system for nonmotorized recreational trail use (like bicycles) in state parks and historic sites. It allows the Department of State Parks to require permits with annual fees up to $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents, or daily fees up to $5. Fees collected fund trail maintenance, signage, safety programs, and related infrastructure within state parks. Minors under 18 are exempt from the permit requirement. The bill creates a dedicated account for these funds, ensuring they supplement existing park funding for trail-related purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes user fees ($10/$20 annual) to fund park infrastructure maintenance, creating dedicated revenue for public services within state parks budget.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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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

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 59: Bond election language process.

HB 59 modifies Wyoming's bond election rules to require local governments to clearly state key details in bond questions, including the purpose, maximum principal amount, repayment term, and interest rate. Voters can now sue a local government if the bond question fails to meet these requirements, delaying bond issuance until a court resolves the dispute. The bill directly affects cities and towns seeking voter approval for bond issues and ensures transparency in how bond proposals are presented. It does not change election timing rules but adds a legal remedy for misleading bond language.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in bond election details, promoting fiscal responsibility in local government borrowing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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