Wyoming2024Did Not Pass

HB0109

Wind Tax Exemption Repeal Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act proposes to remove a three-year tax exemption for wind energy production in Wyoming.

What it does

Proposes to repeal the existing law that allows wind energy producers to not pay taxes for three years after starting operations.

Who it affects

Wind energy producers in Wyoming who are currently benefiting from a tax exemption, if the bill were to pass.

Limits and unknowns

It is unclear how many wind energy producers will be affected by this change.
The bill did not pass, so the tax exemption remains in place as of now.

Plain language

Terms to know

Tax Exemption: A law that allows certain groups or businesses to not pay all or part of their taxes for a specific period.
Effective Date: The date when a new law starts being applied and enforced, if the bill were to pass.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:04 AM

Allen Slagle

H02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the bill corrects a 'parody tax' by ensuring new wind companies are taxed rather than receiving breaks, while protecting existing energy producers through grandfathering.

Public statementFloor statement at 13:52 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-02024-02-15 · House36 yes 25 no

Yes: 36
No: 25
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Excused 1

Abby AngelosR · H03

Official activity

Bill history

2024-02-15H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0House
2024-02-07H Received for IntroductionHouse
2024-02-05Bill Number AssignedLSO