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HB0282

Property Tax Rules for Real Estate

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act establishes rules regarding the valuation and confidentiality of certain real estate properties, particularly residential property.

What it does

  • Creates a rule that when someone buys property, the tax value is usually set at what they paid for it unless there's proof otherwise.
  • Makes sure that sworn statements about property sales stay private but can be used by certain officials to check if taxes are fair.
  • Defines 'residential real property' as land with homes designed for up to three families and includes rules on how these properties should be valued for tax purposes.

Who it affects

  • People who own or buy residential real estate in Wyoming.
  • Government officials responsible for property taxes and assessments.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its session.
  • It does not specify how to handle properties that do not fit into the defined categories.
  • Details on how the state will create rules about determining property values are not fully explained.

Plain language

Terms to know

Fair market value
The price that a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller when neither is forced to sell or buy, and both have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.
Taxable value
A percentage of the fair market value used for calculating property taxes.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:27 AM

Tim French

R · S18

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes taxing property based on increased market value is unfair, as it forces owners to pay taxes on unrealized capital gains similar to how stocks are taxed.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:47:07 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes locking in acquisition values will stagnate the real estate market, trapping owners in their homes and preventing them from downsizing or moving.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:48:49 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he views it as a bad idea that has failed elsewhere, citing examples of unfair tax burdens between long-term residents and new buyers.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:50:07 Watch the statement

Gary Crum

R · S10

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is unconstitutional, inherently unfair, and will force local governments to create new fees to make up for lost revenue.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:53:48 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes government spending has grown too large relative to inflation and incomes, placing a heavy burden on people.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:58:44 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it will create artificial scarcity in the housing market, trapping owners and making it difficult for young people to afford homes.

Public statementFloor statement at 5:00:04 Watch the statement

Barry Crago

R · S22

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker is likely against the bill in its current form because he believes implementing it requires amending the Constitution, which has not been addressed.

Public statementFloor statement at 5:04:02 Watch the statement

Bob Nicholas

R · H07

Voted No

Why they voted this way

He concludes that the bill is inappropriate at this time because it creates uncertainty and potential backlash regarding property sales data disclosure.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:14 Watch the statement

Ken Chestek

D · H13

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states he opposes the bill because taxpayers do not want to lose essential government services, even if they want lower taxes.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:02:20 Watch the statement

Cody Wylie

R · H39

Voted No

Why they voted this way

He cannot support the bill because it copies a policy from California that has failed for decades, creating a mess without providing backfill funding to his community.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:03:39 Watch the statement

Art Washut

R · H36

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker votes no on the bill because, while he likes some aspects of it, he believes it does not work for future generations.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:19 Watch the statement

Tony Locke

R · H35

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

He supports the bill because he believes it resets property taxes to a healthier, more predictable baseline that is fair for taxpayers and provides stability for local governments.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:43 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

He explicitly asks members to vote no because he believes the bill needs more public hearings and committee review before being passed.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:15:19 Watch the statement

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it addresses the real problem of constituents suffering from high property taxes and insurance costs driven by market increases rather than inflation.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:02 Watch the statement

JD Williams

R · H02

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it will work less well for future generations and sets up the state for future tax increases.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:41 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S COW:Failed 8-21-2-0-02025-02-28 · Senate8 yes 21 no
S03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02025-02-24 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 35-25-2-0-02025-02-06 · House35 yes 25 no
H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-02025-01-30 · House6 yes 2 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:Failed 8-21-2-0-0Senate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 35-25-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - RevenueHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

5 stored

HB0282H2001

The amendment removes a previous version of changes to property tax rules for certain real estate.

HB0282H3001

The amendment removes a specific line from the bill that relates to property tax rules.

HB0282HW001

The amendment removes specific sections from the bill that relate to property tax rules, including parts about acquisition value and sworn statements.

HB0282HW002

The amendment changes how certain types of property are taxed by removing or modifying specific sections and adding new rules for calculating the value of non-residential properties.

HB0282SS001

The amendment changes the definition of 'residential real property' to include properties designed for up to three families and specifies that it includes land associated with such dwellings if owned by the same person.