Property Tax ballot initiative not dead
• Group hoping to gain needed signatures by the end of the month Recently stories about a property tax ballot initiative the failed to receive enough votes ran across the state and while that is technically true, it is…
(Video Link) – Town Hall meeting with AARP and Governor Mark Gordon on property tax relief
In the 2003 Wyoming Legislative session the Lincoln and Teton delegation teamed up to pass a resolution addressing property taxes. Gov. Mark Gordon spoke about it recently in an open forum for AARP. You can listen at the link included…
Expert: Extreme property tax cut does more harm than good
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers are under immense pressure from their constituents to reduce property taxes, but a Washington, D.C. think tank warned state policymakers against going too far with…
Three more property tax bills pass on third reading in House, Senate
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Beginning with dozens of property tax bills to consider a month ago, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a final three by a Thursday afternoon deadline. On…
Governor recommends $20M expansion of property tax relief program
• Gordon cautions lawmakers to remain conservative in 2025-26 biennium budget letter. By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues…
Independent Notes: Property tax relief — proposals include caps, refunds and a fifty percent reduction.
At the close of the last Legislative session in March of 2023 we found that some 18 property tax relief bills (maybe more, but not introduced) had been lost along the way. I had watched as a few of my…
Homeowners speak in favor of a new property tax system, lawmakers move to draft new bill
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Members of the Joint Revenue Committee moved to draft legislation during their Monday meeting that would amend the state constitution and implement an acquisition value property tax system…
Dockstader details end of 67th Wyoming Legislature
◆ From the Desk of Senator Dockstader — property taxes and SJ3. When we opened the Legislative session in January I was optimistic we would find a solution to the property tax problems, not only here in the west, but…
Commissioners tracking property tax legislation
◆ Plans being discussed to help homeowners during sharp value increases. Lincoln County Commissioners are keeping their eyes on a number of bills that will impact the way property owners are taxed. A sharp jump in property tax bills, due…
Property tax legislation prepped for upcoming 2023 session
Four different property tax options are under consideration and have been reviewed as potential preliminary legislation by Rep. Evan Simpson and Senator Dan Dockstader in preparation for the 2023 Wyoming Legislative session. The options were recently presented to a Legislative…