Removing Triple Taxation for Resident EV Drivers
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0298 Bill No.: HB0145 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0298 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0033 Chapter No.: 92 Prime Sponsor: Yin Catch Title: Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers. Has Report: No Subject: Alternative fuel taxes electricity amendments. Summary/Major Elements: This act amends the collection and process for alternative fuel taxes (taxes that are imposed on fuels other than gasoline and diesel that are used to power a vehicle, including electricity), including replacing all monthly deadlines for returns, reports, payments, and refunds with deadlines as determined by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. This act imposes a license tax of three and one-half cents ($.035) per kilowatt hour on all electric energy sold or dispensed for sale or use in this state for charging a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (a vehicle that uses both electricity and gasoline or diesel for power) or an all-electric vehicle (a vehicle that only uses electricity for power) at a direct current fast charging station. This act requires every person who sells or offers to sell to the retail trade electricity at a direct current fast charging station for use in motor vehicles to conspicuously display the price per kilowatt hour, including all applicable taxes. This act exempts sales of alternative fuels from sales taxation, including sales of electricity at direct current fast charging stations. This act amends the annual decal fee for all-electric vehicles from two hundred dollars ($200.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00) and imposes an annual decal fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for plug-in hybrid vehicles. 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.
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Last checked Aug 5, 12:26 PM
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurring with Senate amendments because they view replacing the refund program with reduced registration fees as a fair compromise.
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurrence because they believe it will improve the situation for electric vehicle drivers in the state.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains the amendment adjusts EV taxes to be slightly higher than trucks by reducing decal fees, ensuring equity while capturing more revenue from out-of-state vehicles.
R · S07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it aligns EV taxes with trucks and increases revenue capture from non-resident drivers for road funding.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they support the amendment because it improves the bill following recent discussions.
R · S06
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it attempts too many changes at once and lacks a clear explanation of its mechanics, leading to concerns about unequal taxation.
R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it favors electric vehicles over gas-powered ones and encourages local governments to provide free electricity.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it provides necessary balance in taxation for electric vehicles based on his past experience with similar issues.
R · H18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains he will not vote on the amendment because his wife owns a plug-in hybrid, which would be affected by the fee adjustment.
R · H39
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states he opposes the amendment because he believes it is equitable and fair after being reviewed in interims and committee.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill addresses triple taxation on resident EV drivers by shifting taxes to fast chargers used mostly by non-residents and providing refunds for residents, creating a fairer system.
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because personal experience showed that EV charging stations are being removed due to new taxes, making travel with electric vehicles more difficult.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
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Failed 3rd reading by Representative Heiner
Adopted Standing Committee by House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Rothfuss
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Rothfuss