Property Tax Refund Program Changes
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0252 Bill No.: HB0004 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 24LSO-0252 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0052 Chapter No.: 109 Prime Sponsor: Joint Revenue Interim Committee Catch Title: Property tax refund program. Has Report: No Subject: Property tax refund program. Summary/Major Elements: The existing property tax refund program provides for a refund of a portion of property taxes paid by a person if the person's gross household income is not more than one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the median gross household income. This bill provides that a person whose gross household income is from one hundred twenty-six percent (126%) to one hundred forty-five percent (145%) of the median gross household income qualifies for sixty-five percent (65%) of the refund authorized under the existing program. The Governor vetoed the portion of the bill that specified that a person whose gross household income is from one hundred forty-six percent (146%) to one hundred sixty-five percent (165%) of the median gross household income would qualify for twenty-five percent (25%) of the refund authorized under the existing program. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring with Senate amendments because a provision for occasional random audits of applications was removed from the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to add an audit mechanism because there was no way to verify if recipients were eligible for refunds, and this change ensures compliance with program requirements.
R · H22
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because discussions revealed suspicious activity regarding who received refunds, and an audit will ensure honesty and direct funds to those in need.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues the program has been effective for years, especially after recent expansions. They believe a sunset clause is unnecessary because funding decisions can be made annually through appropriations.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports a three-year sunset clause because the bill expands eligibility, and they want to study the outcome of this new tier before making it permanent.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The speaker asks members to vote in favor of the amendment, noting that Teton County may be voting differently on this issue.
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The amendment adds a sunset clause to the property tax refund program, setting an expiration date of July 1, 2027.
The amendment adds new funding for the property tax refund program by providing appropriations for programming and personnel costs.
The amendment adds a requirement for audits of the property tax refund program to ensure that recipients comply with the rules.
The amendment changes the property tax refund program by adding requirements for audits and providing specific appropriations for its administration.
The amendment changes the percentage requirements for property tax refunds and removes certain sections of the bill.
The amendment changes the bill by removing certain sections related to audits and adding appropriations for programming and personnel costs to administer a property tax refund program.