Wyoming Property Tax Deferral Program Changes
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0053 Drafter: MQ LSO No.: 09LSO-0356 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: SEA0083 Chapter No.: 176 Prime Sponsor: Senator Jennings Catch Title: Property tax-deferral program. Subject: Provides requirements for qualification for the deferral of property tax collection. Summary/Major Elements: Current law provides for a qualified taxpayer to defer up to of the property taxes owed on his principal residence if the county has adopted the property tax deferral program. A taxpayer may qualify for the deferral by meeting one of several alternative criteria. Under current law, one alternative provides that a taxpayer may qualify for the deferral if his income does not exceed a maximum gross monthly household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level for a household of 4. This bill changes the qualified income level from a maximum of 150% of the federal poverty level for a household of 4 to a maximum of 250% of the federal poverty level. The bill also makes more explicit that a taxpayer may also qualify for the deferral under any one of the following alternative criteria: o The property owner is over the age of 62; o The owner has a disability; or o The owner purchased the property at least 10 years before deferral year.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the House version because it maintains an income requirement, ensuring the program remains needs-based rather than allowing anyone to defer taxes regardless of wealth.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the Senate version because it is too permissive, allowing almost everyone to qualify and causing counties to lose half their property tax revenue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the Senate version, fearing that its permissiveness would discourage county commissioners from ever implementing the program.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the Senate version because it removes income qualifications, providing a necessary tool for counties with high property values and different economic structures to help residents.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the Senate version because it would provide relief to essential workers like teachers in his county who are currently excluded by the House income limits.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports sending the bill back to conference via a vote for the House version, believing a compromise using cost-of-living standards is possible.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the House position because he interprets the Senate version as removing the lien requirement, forcing counties to absorb deferred taxes without a security mechanism.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the Senate version because he believes few people will use it due to the lien requirement, but for those who do need help weathering a storm, it provides necessary relief.
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Adopted Standing Committee by H03
Adopted 2nd reading by MASSIE
Adopted Standing Committee by SCHIFFER