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SF0098

Changes to Veteran Property Tax Exemptions in Wyoming

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act proposes changes to property tax exemptions for veterans and military members who are residents of Wyoming.

What it does

Provides a property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans who served at least 18 months in the U.S. armed forces or Wyoming National Guard.
Offers a property tax exemption for active or reserve members of the Wyoming National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces who are in good standing.
Gives a property tax exemption to surviving spouses and parents of specified veterans and military members.
Changes the residency requirement from three years to one year for those claiming the exemption.

Who it affects

Honorably discharged veterans who served at least 18 months in U.S. armed forces or Wyoming National Guard.
Active or reserve members of the Wyoming National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces.
Surviving spouses and parents of specified veterans and military members.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass in its session and died in committee.
It is unclear how many veterans, active duty personnel, and surviving family members would qualify under these new rules.
The bill's provisions only apply to the tax year starting January 1, 2026.

Plain language

Terms to know

Bona fide resident: A person who has lived in Wyoming for at least one year and intends to remain there indefinitely.
Good standing: Active or reserve members of the military who have completed a creditable year of service toward retirement benefits.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 5:48 PM

Ed Cooper

R · S20

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill is needed because newer veterans and National Guard members are currently excluded from property tax exemptions, particularly those who did not serve in combat. He argues the legislation ensures all veterans receive equal benefits regardless of their specific role or location during service.

Public statementFloor statement at 31:44 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2026-03-04S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
2026-02-19S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
2026-02-12S Introduced and Referred to S03 - Revenue 28-3-0-0-0Senate
2026-02-11S Received for IntroductionSenate
2026-02-10Bill Number AssignedLSO