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HB0121

Taxing Hydrogen Production

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill proposes to create a severance tax on hydrogen production in Wyoming with different rates for various types of hydrogen production.

What it does

Creates a severance tax on the value of hydrogen produced from water at a rate of nine percent (9%).
Sets a three percent (3%) tax rate for hydrogen made from by-product water or any feedstock other than water.
Specifies that existing exemptions for natural gas also apply to hydrogen under this new law.

Who it affects

Companies and individuals who produce hydrogen in Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass in its current session.
It is unclear how much revenue this new tax will generate for Wyoming.

Plain language

Terms to know

Feedstock: Raw materials used to make hydrogen, such as water or natural gas.
Severance tax: A tax on the extraction of minerals and other resources from the ground.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Kevin Campbell

R · H62

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to protect water resources and generate revenue from new hydrogen production by establishing a specific tax on it.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:00:06 Watch the statement

J.T. Larson

R · H17

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because producers already pay a severance tax on natural gas, and they question whether an additional tax is necessary for hydrogen refiners.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:00:30 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals 53-8-1-0-02026-02-10 · House53 yes 8 no

Yes: 53
No: 8
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2026-03-03H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
2026-02-20H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
2026-02-10H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals 53-8-1-0-0House
2026-02-09H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-07Bill Number AssignedLSO