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HB0024

Wyoming House Trailer Registration Fee Change

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In one sentence

This law changes the state registration fee for house trailers from a fixed amount to a fee based on the trailer's unladen weight.

What it does

  • Replaces the flat $15 state registration fee for house trailers.
  • Sets a new fee based on the unladen weight of the trailer.
  • Uses the manufacturer's published weight to calculate the fee if that information is available.
  • Repeals the old rule that set a fixed fee for these vehicles.
  • Sets the effective date of the change to January 1, 2015.

Who it affects

  • People who register house trailers in Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not affect any county-based property tax fee for house trailers.
  • The specific dollar amount of the new fee is not listed in this text; it is calculated based on weight.

Plain language

Terms to know

Unladen weight
The weight of the trailer without any cargo or passengers inside.
House trailer
A type of trailer designed for living in, often used for camping or as a mobile home.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0024 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 14LSO-0191 Effective Date: 7/1/2014 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0014 Chapter No.: CH0128 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: Registration fees-house trailers. Subject: Amends state registration fee for house trailers. Summary/Major Elements: Current law provides for a $15 state-level registration fee for house trailers. This act replaces the flat fee with a variable fee based on each trailer's unladen weight, using the manufacturers published weight, if available. The bill does not affect any county-based property tax fee for house trailers.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 6:36 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker questions whether requiring physical weight slips for all trailers would be too cumbersome, implying this operational difficulty is a concern with the bill's approach.

Public statementFloor statement at 33:29 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it ensures registration fees are based on vehicle weight, which directs funds to the highway fund.

Public statementFloor statement at 33:50 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker asks members to vote against the bill because its provisions are already covered in the Appropriations Bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 37:05 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Passed 3rd Reading 20-9-1-0-02014-02-28 · Senate20 yes 9 no
S08 Recommended Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02014-02-25 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-3-1-0-02014-02-14 · House56 yes 3 no
H08 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02014-02-12 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H08 55-4-1-0-02014-02-11 · House55 yes 4 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA0014Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0014Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0014House
  5. Assigned Number HEA0014LSO
  6. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
  7. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  8. S Passed CoWSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S08 Recommended Do PassSenate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S08Senate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  14. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  15. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  16. H Passed CoWHouse
  17. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  18. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  19. H Placed on General FileHouse
  20. H08 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0024H2001

Adopted 2nd reading by TEETERS

HB0024HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H08