The amendment changes the frequency at which senior citizen service districts can renew their mill levy propositions from annually to every four years.
HB0122
Senior Citizen Service Districts - Renewal Elections
In one sentence
This law changes when elections must be held to renew mill levies for senior citizen service districts, extending the time between renewal votes from two years to four years.
What it does
- Changes the timing of elections to continue a mill levy for senior citizen service districts.
- Extends the period before voters are asked if they want to keep funding these services from two years to four years.
- Sets July 1, 2025 as when this new rule starts.
Who it affects
- Voters in senior citizen service districts who decide on funding through mill levies.
- Counties where these districts are located and manage elections for them.
Limits and unknowns
- Only applies to counties that have these districts and hold such elections.
- The law does not change how the initial mill levy is approved or funded.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Mill Levy
- A tax rate set by a government to raise money, usually based on the value of property.
- Senior Citizen Service Districts
- Areas created to provide services specifically for senior citizens.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 25LSO-0543 Bill No.: HB0122 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0543 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0053 Chapter No.: 105 Prime Sponsor: Connolly Catch Title: Senior citizen service districts-authorization and renewal. Has Report: No Subject: Amending when elections must be held to renew mill levies for senior citizen service districts. Summary/Major Elements: Current law authorizes the creation of senior citizen service districts; as part of the district, voters may authorize a mill levy to fund the operation and services of the district. The question to continue a mill levy that is authorized currently must be submitted to the voters of the district two (2) years after the initial election authorizing the district and mill levy. This act provides that the question to continue a mill levy for a senior citizen service district must first be submitted to the voters of the district four (4) years after the initial election. 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.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:48 AM
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Recorded votes
4 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-02025-02-28 · Senate29 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 29
- No
- 2
- Absent
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- Excused
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- Conflict
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Yes 29
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-25 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
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- Excused
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- Conflict
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H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-02025-01-27 · House44 yes 17 no
- Yes
- 44
- No
- 17
- Absent
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- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
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Yes 44
No 17
Excused 1
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-20 · House9 yes 0 no
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 105LSO
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0053 Governor
- S President Signed HEA No. 0053Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0053House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0053LSO
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
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