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HB0030

Changes to Vehicle Registration Fees

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill proposes changes to the way county vehicle registration fees are calculated for vehicles in their seventh and eighth years of service or later.

What it does

  • Amends the formula used to calculate county vehicle registration fees for specified vehicles, reducing the percentage from 15% to 10% for vehicles in their seventh year of service.
  • Further reduces the percentage to 5% for vehicles in their eighth year and beyond.

Who it affects

  • Vehicle owners who have had their cars registered for seven or more years.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not introduced in the legislature.
  • It is unclear how many people would be affected by these changes since it only applies to vehicles older than six years.

Plain language

Terms to know

Factory price
The original cost of a vehicle as set by the manufacturer before any additional equipment is added.
Special equipment value
The extra cost of adding features or accessories to a vehicle that are not standard from the factory.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

J.R. Riggins

R · H59

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that since the state uses vehicle valuations for taxation, it is logical to extend fee reductions as vehicles depreciate in value over time.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:36:45 Watch the statement

Gary Brown

R · H41

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it functions as another property tax cut, which would remove $30 million from local government funding.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:38:05 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges caution because the bill would compound existing deficits in school foundation program funding and reduce revenue for counties.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:38:46 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 37-25-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO