Lowering Coal Tax for Surface Mining
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0295 Bill No.: HB0075 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0295 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0011 Chapter No.: 31 Prime Sponsor: Clouston Catch Title: Coal severance tax rate. Has Report: No Subject: Coal severance tax rate. Summary/Major Elements: This bill reduces the severance tax rate for surface coal from six and one ‑ half percent (6.5%) to six percent (6%). 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 · S25
Why they voted this way
The speaker states that previous tax breaks did not change production levels but resulted in dividends for shareholders, concluding the bill only transfers money to coal companies.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The speaker believes the railroads, not the coal companies or people of Wyoming, will be the primary beneficiaries of any savings from the tax reduction.
R · S23
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that since it was the coal companies' money to begin with, letting them keep a larger portion of their revenue is positive.
R · S04
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill while emphasizing that coal is a finite asset belonging to future generations and requires prudent fiscal policy.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The speaker notes that reducing the tax takes money away from fundamental government activities like water development and city services.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that continuing to cut severance tax revenue without diversifying the tax base prevents the government from operating effectively.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The speaker warns that once the tax is removed, it cannot be restored for future generations who will lose out on those resources.
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