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HB0058

Optional County Homestead Tax Exemption

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In one sentence

This bill would allow Wyoming counties to create their own property tax exemption for homeowners if the state does not fund a statewide credit.

What it does

  • Requires the state department to tell counties by April 1 if a statewide homeowner tax credit or homestead exemption is funded for that year.
  • Allows county commissioners to create rules for a local homestead exemption if no state credit is funded.
  • Requires counties to submit their rules to the state board of equalization by August 1.
  • Sets a maximum exemption value of $4,400 in assessed property value.
  • Requires a hearing if at least 10 qualified residents petition the county board.
  • States that this exemption does not reduce taxes sent to school districts.

Who it affects

  • Wyoming homeowners who have lived in the state for at least three years.
  • County boards of commissioners and county treasurers.
  • The state board of equalization and the state department.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was indefinitely postponed in 2010.
  • The exemption only applies if the state does not fund a statewide credit for that year.
  • The bill text is labeled as a working draft.

Plain language

Terms to know

Homestead exemption
A reduction in the value of a home used to calculate property taxes.
Assessed value
The value a government assigns to a property for tax purposes.
Domiciled
Having a permanent home in a specific place.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 6:36 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides necessary tax relief to citizens in counties experiencing economic booms, helping maintain a stable workforce without impacting state revenue or school funding.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:14 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about creating exceptions in the tax code without means testing, potential constitutional issues regarding uniform taxation and special legislation, and the risk of shifting costs from property owners to industry.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:07:56 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges caution on the bill because it places county commissioners in a difficult position by taking money from budgets needed for basic services, potentially forcing layoffs or service cuts.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:04 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill as a dangerous slippery slope that could lead counties to request state funds when they run out, noting that county commissioners are already struggling with limited resources.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:14:25 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports bringing the bill to a vote so it can be debated, arguing that counties without money simply won't adopt the option and that mineral industry supporters believe it helps their workers.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:15:30 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows counties to use their own revenues to refund a portion of property taxes without harming state funds or schools.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:25:33 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

H Failed CoW; Indef Postponed 19-38-3-0-02010-02-16 · House19 yes 38 no
H03 Recommended Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02010-02-12 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H03 58-0-2-0-02010-02-09 · House58 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed CoW; Indef PostponedHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H03 Recommended Do PassHouse
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H03House
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO