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HB0147

Property Tax Exemptions and People's Initiative

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill proposes to remove an existing homeowner tax exemption if a people's initiative for a new homeowner property tax exemption is enacted into law.

What it does

  • Removes the existing homeowner tax exemption if a people's initiative passes that limits property taxes through a new homeowner property tax exemption.
  • Specifies when this removal will take effect based on voter approval certification by the secretary of state.

Who it affects

  • Homeowners in Wyoming who currently benefit from the existing homeowner tax exemption.
  • The Department of Revenue and the Secretary of State's office, which will handle voter approval certification.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered further.
  • It is unclear how many people would be affected if the initiative passes and the existing exemption is removed.

Plain language

Terms to know

People's Initiative
A proposal made by citizens that can become law if approved by voters.
Homeowner Tax Exemption
A reduction in property taxes for homeowners on their primary residence.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 12:53 AM

Julie Jarvis

R · H57

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues against blunt cuts, suggesting instead a deeper investigation into employee roles and specific legislation regarding administrative limits rather than immediate funding reductions.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:34:15 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment, stating it is reasonable and encourages further discussion on the matter.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:36:54 Watch the statement

Pam Thayer

R · H15

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the measure by framing the restoration of funding as an investment in Wyoming's workforce rather than increased government spending, citing long-term economic benefits.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:37:13 Watch the statement

Tony Locke

R · H35

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill restores a sunset provision for property tax exemptions if a people's initiative is implemented, stating it was not the original intent to stack these benefits.

Public statementFloor statement at 9:13 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-27 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-5-1-0-02026-02-21 · House56 yes 5 no
H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02026-02-18 · House7 yes 2 no
H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 60-1-1-0-02026-02-11 · House60 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-5-1-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0House
  11. :Rerefer to H06 - TravelHouse
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 60-1-1-0-0House
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0147SW001

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator McKeown