Legislative Update as session ends this week
• Dockstader discusses property taxes, gun free zones, supplemental budgets, and energy industry impacts Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Afton) provided key insights into ongoing legislative matters during his call to SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up on Monday, March 3. Speaking from…
Despite concerns, Wyoming will void out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Despite reservations from Gov. Mark Gordon, a bill that will require Wyoming law enforcement to invalidate driver’s licenses that other states issued to undocumented immigrants is now…
Generational investment fund bill fails in House
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to create an investment fund that advocates have said could offset lost mineral revenue to the state has failed in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Senate…
Senators: No adjustment to biennium budget this year
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wednesday evening, Senate leaders announced that they will not pass a supplemental budget bill this session. The purpose of a supplemental budget is to “respond to emergency…
Bill addressing new residential property tax class flies through legislative session
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last November, Wyoming voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a separate tax class for residential property and an optional subclass for owner-occupied residential properties. It’s now…
Legislative Update: Rep. McKay Erickson reports on Cheyenne happenings
Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton), representing House District 21 in Star Valley, joined the Weekday Wake-Up last Thursday to discuss the latest developments from the Wyoming Legislature in Cheyenne. During the interview, he focused on property tax and education bills, as…
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Pearson Legislative Report
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Senate approves ‘generational’ trust fund bill
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Senate has approved the creation of a new statutory trust that advocates say could help secure the state’s financial solvency for decades to come. Passing…
Restored property tax cut bill passes Senate, heads to House
By Carrie Haderlie and Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to offer all homeowners in Wyoming a two-year, 50% reduction in property taxes has passed the state Senate. Senate File 69, “Homeowner…
Deadlines quickly kill bills in the House
JACKSON (WNE) — Pressure mounts in the Legislature as some of the first deadlines approach. Senators can no longer introduce any bills, and Monday was the last day for House bills to be introduced. The final day for legislation…