Veterans

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.

HB 99 authorizes the renovation of the Wyoming Veterans' Memorial Museum, located at the property described in state law, and establishes a task force to oversee the project. The task force includes two legislators from a cultural resources committee, two state agency representatives, and one veteran appointed by the governor, who will monitor progress and provide annual reports to the legislature. The bill appropriates $5 million from the tourism reserve fund specifically for the museum renovation, requiring all funds to be used exclusively for this purpose without transfer to other projects.