Residential Property Tax Revisions
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R · H06
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it repeals a problematic cap that provides excessive tax breaks to wealthy property owners while failing to meet constitutional requirements for equal taxation. They argue this approach allows for true reform by reducing assessment rates for owner-occupied homes and redirecting funds to schools.
R · H38
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing the current cap would result in a significant tax increase for all residential property owners.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the existing one-million dollar exemption already covers nearly all homes in Wyoming, and they believe tax policy should focus on the majority of working people rather than increasing exemptions.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because while they understand the needs of their own district, they do not want to cut taxes for a specific area if it negatively impacts the entire state.
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe homeowners with significant equity built up in their properties can find financial resources to manage increased taxes until they sell.
R · H22
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the current exemption amount does not cover working-class residents in their district who have seen their home values rise, and they oppose relying on refinancing as a solution to pay higher taxes.
R · H39
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because previous tax cuts have already caused losses in senior programs and civic services, arguing that more changes should wait until the effects of past actions are fully understood.
R · H47
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill based on direct feedback from constituents across his district who requested that property taxes remain unchanged until local impacts are assessed.
R · H59
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment and expresses concern about supporting the bill because it fails to address upcoming election measures on property tax, requiring further work.
R · H35
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it relieves financial pressure on local governments and special districts by shifting some of the burden back to the state, aligning with a philosophy of leaving money in people's pockets.
R · H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it prioritizes immediate relief over long-term fiscal responsibility, risking future debt and forcing reliance on specific industries to pay state bills.
R · H59
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it aligns with voter-approved Amendment A by establishing a uniform residential property tax assessment rate of 8.5% and removing provisions related to mill levies that are no longer needed.
R · H38
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes it is unnecessary to provide tax breaks to second homeowners, though she acknowledges the need to consider renters facing increased costs.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Division Two because he believes passing the bill without this amendment would create a massive fiscal shortfall that forces future tax increases or burden shifts on other areas.
R · H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes Division Two because he argues that rejecting the amendment does not create a true tax cut but merely shifts the financial burden from property owners to state coffers, resulting in continued draining of resources.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it limits excessive tax breaks for multi-million dollar homes, thereby protecting state revenues and school funding from being mortgaged.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it fails to address constitutional issues with current relief measures, which are temporary band-aids rather than a long-term fix.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes current exemptions constitute true reform and relief that should be maintained for the people who need it, rather than shifting benefits to wealthy areas.
R · H35
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he distinguishes between relief and reform, arguing that while the amendment offers more relief, the state needs true structural reform instead.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because removing 25 school mills creates a significant net loss for the state's school foundation, which would require additional budget funding to replace.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it would reduce property tax relief for residential homeowners who are already struggling, effectively cutting their assistance in half.
R · H29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports a vote for the amendment because it prevents giving excessive tax breaks to wealthy homeowners and avoids driving the state into a fiscal cliff regarding school funding.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the current bill provides excessive tax breaks to wealthy homeowners in Teton County while threatening the state's ability to fund schools.
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because adding another $131 million annual cost to a state already facing a projected fiscal cliff and school funding deficit is fiscally irresponsible.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it allows fees without voter approval, effectively creating an uncapped 'rain tax' that could lead to large projects like a $130 million proposal.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it fundamentally changes the bill's intent, violating constitutional standards for legislative procedure.
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes both the bill and the amendment because they believe the proposed fees are actually a tax that should require voter approval.
R · S12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment and supports the bill to ensure that changes to district boundaries require voter approval, protecting voters' rights.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment and likely the bill because they believe it targets specific cities unfairly and that local councils should be trusted to manage issues without new legislation.
R · S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill moving forward because it was introduced due to bad actors in a minority of cities and should instead be sent for interim study.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it implements a constitutional amendment to create a fourth property class, honors a previous commitment to provide a uniform 25% tax reduction by adjusting state-collected mills rather than local ones.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
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Corrected, Failed 2nd reading by Representative Riggins
Corrected, Adopted 2nd reading by Representative Harshman
Failed 2nd reading by Representative Yin
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Representative Harshman
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Provenza
Adopted 3rd reading by Representative Locke
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Storer
Adopted 3rd reading by Representative Byron
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Storer
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Harshman
Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Yin
Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Yin
Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Harshman
Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Brown, L
Adopted Standing Committee by House Revenue Committee
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Hicks
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Senator Hicks
Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Revenue Committee