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SF0151

Changes to Monthly Mineral Tax Distribution

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In one sentence

This law changes how monthly ad valorem taxes on mineral production are distributed by county treasurers.

What it does

  • Amends the distribution of monthly ad valorem taxes collected from mineral and mine production.
  • Requires county treasurers to hold taxes for entities that do not levy or are not authorized to levy taxes for a specific year until final reconciliation is completed.
  • Ensures taxes are distributed by county treasurers on or before the tenth day after receipt, except as otherwise provided.

Who it affects

  • County treasurers responsible for distributing ad valorem taxes.
  • Governmental entities that levy or authorize mineral production taxes.
  • Mineral and mine producers who pay monthly ad valorem taxes.

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not specify what happens if a governmental entity is unable to levy taxes.
  • It's unclear how the changes will affect tax distribution in practice.

Plain language

Terms to know

ad valorem tax
A tax based on the value of a property, such as minerals or mines.
county treasurer
An official who manages financial records and distributes taxes for a county.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0625 Bill No.: SF0151 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0625 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0029 Chapter No.: 59 Prime Sponsor: Jones Catch Title: Monthly ad valorem tax distribution-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Amending the distribution of monthly ad valorem taxes. Summary/Major Elements: Under current law, ad valorem taxes on mineral and mine production must be paid on a monthly basis. The ad valorem taxes collected on a monthly basis are distributed to various governmental entities as provided by law. This act amends how monthly ad valorem taxes are distributed. The act provides that each county treasurer shall not distribute taxes to governmental entities that do not levy or are not authorized to levy taxes for the applicable tax year. Instead, any taxes collected on behalf of those governmental entities are to be held by the county treasurer until the treasurer completes the final reconciliation of collected amounts. 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, 3:01 AM

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-24 · House60 yes 0 no
H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-13 · House8 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-02025-02-10 · Senate29 yes 1 no
S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-31 · Senate5 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 59LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0029 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0029House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0029Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0029LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - RevenueHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO