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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to taxation and revenue; providing an ad valorem tax exemption for bona fide Wyoming residents who are honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States armed forces or the Wyoming national guard for a specified time period; providing an ad valorem tax exemption for bona fide Wyoming residents who are active or reserve members of the Wyoming national guard or the United States armed forces; providing an ad valorem tax exemption for bona fide Wyoming residents who are surviving spouses or surviving parents of specified veterans and military members; amending the bona fide Wyoming residency requirement as specified; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for property tax exemptions for Wyoming residents who are veterans or active military members by reducing the required residency period from three years to one year. It now includes honorably discharged veterans who served at least 18 consecutive months in the U.S. armed forces or the Wyoming National Guard, as well as active or reserve members of the Wyoming National Guard or U.S. armed forces who are in good standing, which means they have completed a creditable year of service toward military retirement in the year before applying. The bill also defines "honorably discharged veteran" as someone whose separation papers show an honorable discharge or honorable military service. This exemption will apply starting with the tax year beginning January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Marilyn Connolly (R)*,
Eric Barlow (R),
Ed Cooper (R),
Bob Davis (R),
Lee Filer (R),
Chip Neiman (R),
Stephan Pappas (R),
Ivan Posey (D),
Last Action
COW:Failed 24-25-7-0-6 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0067 |
| Representative Connolly | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0067HW001.pdf |
| House Transportation, Highways and Military Affair | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0067HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0067.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0067.pdf |
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