Property tax refund program.
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Official record
2008 General Session Summary for HB0092 Bill No.: HB0092 Drafter: MQ LSO No.: 08LSO-0339 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Joint Revenue Interim Committee Catch Title: Property tax refund program. Subject: Recreates the property tax refund program. Summary/Major Elements: Former property tax refund program was repealed effective January 1, 2008. This Bill re-creates the old program. Requires an applicant to have been a resident for 5 years, have a limited income which does not exceed 2/3 of the median gross household income for that county or the state, and have total household assets of less than $50,000 per adult member (with some exceptions which do not count toward the $50,000). The amount of the refund will not exceed of the applicant's prior year's property tax. Any amount received is reduced by the dollar amount received for the veterans tax exemption, any home owner's tax credit, or any property tax deferral. Appropriates funds for the reimbursement of counties. Comments: Act is repealed effective January 1, 2015. Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 11:06 PM
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because property values have risen significantly and this narrowly drawn measure does not provide broad-based tax relief. He views it as a demeaning welfare program with a means test that fails to address constituents' needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent an existing program from expiring, arguing that voting no would eliminate a means-tested relief option for residents.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports passing the bill to ensure a program that helps long-term Wyoming residents in need does not disappear due to frustration.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill is a needs-based property tax relief program with increased income and household limits. He urges acceptance to allow further consideration of these changes.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
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Adopted 2nd reading by SEMLEK
Adopted Committee of the Whole by MADDEN
Adopted Committee of the Whole by SEMLEK
Failed Standing Committee by H03
Adopted Standing Committee by ANDERSON,J
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS