Bill Landen
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because its length at third reading makes it difficult to track and understand.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:02:05 Watch the statement
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Sales Tax Distribution Rates
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
The bill revises the distribution rates for sales and use taxes in Wyoming.
What it does
- Changes the percentage of sales taxes that go to counties, cities, and towns from 35% to 50%
- Removes outdated language about how much money is given to each county annually
- Creates a new section in Wyoming law to outline rules for distributing sales and use taxes to local governments
Who it affects
- Local governments that receive tax distributions from the state
Limits and unknowns
- This bill was marked as inactive by Wyoming and is no longer moving forward in its current session.
- The bill does not specify what happens if the total tax collected changes significantly after July 1, 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Distribution rates
- The percentages of tax money given to different areas or groups, like counties or cities.
- Statutory language
- Official written laws and rules that govern how something is done.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:31 AM
Voted Yes
Tara Nethercott
R · S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment not due to its concept, but because a third-reading change of such scope is imprudent and may exceed the bill's title.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:03:04 Watch the statement
Mike Gierau
D · S17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because current economic data is missing, making it premature to pass such a significant bill.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:05 Watch the statement
Ed Cooper
R · S20
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it helps small towns and counties that would otherwise be hurt by the bill as originally written.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:03 Watch the statement
Larry Hicks
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because delaying it provides a chance to re-evaluate the program in context of other local government funding issues.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:57 Watch the statement
Gary Crum
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he cannot explain its complex implications to his constituents.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:16 Watch the statement
Charles Scott
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it returns the bill to its original form, which they consider a rational course of action given that progress has been made and safety valves are already in place.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:25:58 Watch the statement
Chris Rothfuss
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to respect the original sponsor's intent, arguing that the bill has been changed so significantly that it no longer reflects what was originally proposed.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:39 Watch the statement
Tim Salazar
R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they cannot vote for the current version of the bill if this amendment fails, because they need to ensure the major changes are handled correctly through an interim process before implementation.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:20 Watch the statement
Dan Dockstader
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe the bill has been altered too much and needs to be returned to its basics, noting that recent changes have negatively affected towns and counties.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:59 Watch the statement
Jim Anderson
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that returning to the original bill helps larger counties with high sales tax revenue, while keeping the amendments benefits smaller counties and cities.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:19 Watch the statement
Tim French
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports returning to the simple original bill, arguing that a discussion on direct distribution should happen during an interim period rather than in this session.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:33:01 Watch the statement
Larry Hicks
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports splitting sales tax distribution to provide a stable, continuous revenue source for local governments that is less volatile than mineral or severance taxes and avoids the political battles of annual budget allocations.
Public statementFloor statement at 20:30 Watch the statement
Tim French
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it creates a fairer system for distributing sales tax revenue.
Public statementFloor statement at 22:50 Watch the statement
Chris Rothfuss
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes a fifty-fifty split provides a steady flow of funds that allows counties to know what they will receive.
Public statementFloor statement at 23:50 Watch the statement
Dan Laursen
R · S19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment at this time because he believes more analysis is needed regarding its impact on small communities, direct distribution formulas, and general fund balances before such a significant change can be supported.
Public statementFloor statement at 26:09 Watch the statement
Bill Landen
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about depleting the general fund and believes it is premature to distribute these funds without first assessing the state's overall financial balance.
Public statementFloor statement at 27:07 Watch the statement
Ed Cooper
R · S20
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a necessary step to balance property tax reform and provide certainty in local government funding.
Public statementFloor statement at 28:06 Watch the statement
Darin Smith
S06
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving forward with the amendment on second reading to allow time for further information gathering while still addressing local government needs.
Public statementFloor statement at 29:07 Watch the statement
Eric Barlow
R · S23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes more work is needed to ensure small communities without sales tax revenue are not negatively impacted by removing direct distribution funds.
Public statementFloor statement at 30:48 Watch the statement
Brian Boner
R · S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as an option that empowers local elected officials rather than relying on complex state formulas for funding distribution.
Public statementFloor statement at 31:27 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
3 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-02025-01-29 · Senate30 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 30
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 30
Barry CragoR · S22Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Gary CrumR · S10Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Laura PearsonR · S14Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Excused 1
Amendment adopted 16-14-1-0-02025-01-24 · Senate16 yes 14 no
- Yes
- 16
- No
- 14
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 16
No 14
Excused 1
S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-22 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0Senate
- S 3rd Reading:Laid BackSenate
- S 3rd Reading:Laid BackSenate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
4 stored
The amendment changes the distribution rates for sales and use taxes by reducing percentages from 65% to 50% in several places.
The amendment changes the year from 2025 to 2026 in two places within the bill.
The amendment changes how local governments receive money from sales and use taxes by creating a new distribution formula and account.
The amendment removes previous amendments to a bill about sales and use tax distribution rates.