Wyoming2012Did Not Pass

SF0088

Changes to Senior Citizen Service District Rules

Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill would change how senior citizen service districts hold tax elections, set trustee terms, and contract for services.

What it does

Changes the election for the district tax levy to happen every four years instead of every two.
Sets trustee terms to four years, with the first election creating staggered terms of two and four years.
Requires districts to contract for the provision of senior citizen programs instead of providing them directly.
Requires contract providers to be incorporated as Wyoming nonprofit corporations before receiving funds.
Applies these new rules to districts that already exist as of the bill's effective date.

Who it affects

Senior citizen service districts in Wyoming.
Trustees elected to serve on these district boards.
Nonprofit organizations that provide senior citizen programs.
Voters living within these specific districts.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was indefinitely postponed in 2012, so these changes were not enacted.
The source text does not specify the exact dollar amounts or types of services covered by the contracts.
The source does not explain how existing districts would transition their current board members to the new staggered terms.

Plain language

Terms to know

Mill levy: A tax rate used to fund local services, measured in mills.
Staggered terms: A system where not all board members are elected at the same time, so some terms end before others.
Eligible senior center: A specific type of organization defined by state law that qualifies to provide senior services.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 5:27 PM

Charles Scott

R · S30

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposed the bill because it encourages shifting tax burdens to property taxes, which he views as unfair due to difficulties in determining property values.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:53:48 Watch the statement

The lawmaker supports the bill to extend reauthorization periods from two years to four, reduce campaign costs for entities receiving funds, and establish staggered board terms to preserve institutional knowledge.

Public statementFloor statement at 42:02 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S Failed CoW; Indef Postponed 12-17-1-0-02012-02-24 · Senate12 yes 17 no

Yes: 12
No: 17
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

S07 Recommended Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02012-02-21 · Senate3 yes 2 no

Yes: 3
No: 2
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 3

John J HinesS23 Marty A MartinS12 Wayne H JohnsonS06

No 2

Cale CaseR · S25 Charles ScottR · S30

S Introduced and Referred to S07 29-1-0-0-02012-02-16 · Senate29 yes 1 no

Yes: 29
No: 1
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2012-02-24S Failed CoW; Indef PostponedSenate
2012-02-21S Placed on General FileSenate
2012-02-21S07 Recommended Do PassSenate
2012-02-16S Introduced and Referred to S07Senate
2012-02-15S Received for IntroductionSenate
2012-02-14Bill Number AssignedLSO