As the committees continue their interim work, there are several bills of interest to Treasurers. Those to keep an eye on include:
Residential property taxation amendment
Off road recreational vehicles – safety and insurance
Lightweight trailers – permanent registration
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The Management Council has released the interim topics that each standing legislative committee will focus on prior to the 2022 legislative session. Notable topics include:
Revenue Committee
Distribution of Existing Revenue Streams – review all revenues and distribution to local governments
Review of Tax Exemptions
Property Taxes and Taxes on Agricultural Land and Business Personal Property
Transportation Committee
Replacement of the RIS system
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As the Legislative Committees continue to meet, they are discussing issues and developing bills that are of interest to Treasurers. Some of those issues and bills are listed here, with links and noting which committee is working the bill:
Real estate transfer tax (Revenue) — a tax on property sales price, collected by Treasurers.
Transportation computer system funding (Transportation) — adds a $5 fee to all registrations.
Antique motor vehicle definition (Transportation) — changes definition of antique vehicle. Committee voted to table bill but form a working group to rework antique plate, cost, eligibility and use requirements.
Tax lien enforcement – amendments (Minerals) — amendments to the lien statutes passed in the last legislative session.
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The Wyoming Taxpayers Association hosted a forum entitled, “A Twenty Year Review of Tax Reform 2000,” discussing the effort twenty years ago to reform the tax system and where we are today. The forum can be viewed here:
Legislative meetings are continuing as committees work on interim issues. Upcoming meetings of interest include:
Transportation – July 10 — Online — Link to Details
Appropriations — July 13-15 — Online — Link to Details
Revenue — Aug 24-25 — Green River — Link to Details
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The Joint Transportation Committee has announced their meeting on May 21-22, 2020, which will be conducted online.
The meeting agenda was also posted, showing the committee will focus on transportation issues on the 21st and military issues on the 22nd.
The meeting will be live-streamed at www.wyoleg.gov.
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The Minerals Committee, Co-Chaired by Senator Anderson and Representative Greear, has announced their first interim meeting on May 14th and 15th. The meeting will take place on-line.
The Committee posted the agenda, which includes a discussion of ad valorem tax issues on Friday, May 15th at 10:30 am. Specifically, the committee will address SF 139, the bill that passed the 2020 legislature addressing mineral liens on unpaid production taxes.
The livestream of the meeting will be available at www.wyoleg.gov.
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The Chairmen of each legislative committees have made their interim topic suggestions to the Management Council for consideration.
The letters can all be read here.
The Management Committee will meet in Cheyenne on April 16th to consider the topics and finalize topics for each committee.
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What’s better than that new car smell? That’s right! The smell of new legislation, hot off the LSO presses. This year, as always, there were a menagerie of bills that became effective immediately, or on July 1, or next January.
Read all about the legislation enacted in this session here.
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On Tuesday, March 17th, the Laramie County Commissioners issued a statement detailing the County’s response to COVID-19, including most offices closing to walk-in traffic and only being available by appointment. The County is asking all citizens to conduct business online, via email or over the phone when possible.
Teton County issued public health orders on March 17th closing a variety of establishments, including theaters, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and museums.
Teton County offices remain open but the County is encouraging all individuals to contact the offices via email or phone and conduct business remotely vs. in-person.
UPDATE: Effective March 23rd, the commissioners restricted all access to county offices, which are now conducting all business through the internet, mail or over the phone.
UPDATE: Fremont County issued a statement expanding their services to the public during the virus shut down.
The Fremont County Commissioners issued a directive on March 17th for all county offices to close to the pubic with employees working. The County is encouraging the public to contact various offices via telephone or email for all business needs.
On March 18th, the County issued this statement, indicating the county offices would be closed to the public. Only the courts will remain open for public access.
The Sweetwater County offices have closed to the public and will be conducting business online, by mail, or over the phone.
Niobrara County issued a statement that beginning March 18, the courthouse would have limited public access, with services available via phone, fax, email or online. They are also offering curbside service by appointment.
Uinta County has closed several county offices to the public, including the Treasurer’s Office. They are offering online and other services.
Washakie County has closed its county offices to the public as of March 17th and will re-evaluate the closure in two weeks.
Sublette County Administrator Matt Gaffney issued a statement on March 18th that their county offices would be closed to the general public, effective 5:00 pm on March 19th. The statement said,
“Please be advised that pursuant to the guidance of the Sublette County Health Officer, all County facilities will be closing to the general public at 5:00 on March 19, 2020. There will be a statement from Commissioner Burnett later today to all County supervisors addressing the closure. The intent is that County operations continue uninterrupted as best as possible after the closure, and that each department conducts as much business it can by phone, email, regular mail, fax, etc. I know that each County department has different needs and missions, so please take whatever steps are necessary to continue the work of your department. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Thanks for your patience and dedication, and please know that the County is doing everything it can to protect the public and its employees during these uncertain times.“
Converse County issued a press release that the courthouse will be open but most county offices will be closed to the public effective March 19th. The offices will conduct business via email, phone, mail or the internet.
Update: On March 20th, the County issued a statement that some offices, including the Courthouse, were closing to the public.
Natrona County issued a statement on March 18 that their County offices are “currently open and serving the public.” The statement did encourage citizens to take advantage of services offered through the mail or internet.
The Carbon County Commissioners issued a statement on March 17th asking the public, “to limit traffic into county offices to essential business only beginning immediately.” The statement asked those with symptoms or who have traveled into high-risk areas to handle business through the mail or internet.
UPDATE: Effective March 20th, the commissioners announced the public would only have limited access to the courthouse and that county offices would be closed to the public.
Effective March 19th, the County offices in Sheridan County will have limited access to the public, per a statement issued today.
Goshen County issued a statement that as of March 20, the county offices were closing to walk-in visitors and would be available by appointment only.
Effective March 23rd, the Hot Springs County courthouse has closed to the public. All transactions are being completed by appointment only.
Johnson County issued a statement on March 26th that the county facilities would be closed to public traffic. The public is encouraged to contact each office individually to make an appointment to conduct business.
As of March 26th, Platte County’s web site indicated that county offices were still operating during business hours though some may have their doors closed. The public is encouraged to conduct business through the mail or online.
On March 25th, Weston County closed the courthouse to the public. Drop boxes were made available for drop-offs and the public was encouraged to contact offices for instructions on how to conduct business.
On March 18th, the Commissioners issued a letter indicating that public access to the courthouse would be limited through April 6th. The letter indicated that offices would be offering curbside service.
The Platte County Treasurer’s Office is open to the public. We are encouraging the public to utilize the drop box located in the alley between the Courthouse and the Jail, the mail service, or our online services. However, we are allowing one person at a time to come in the office. We just ask that people maintain the social distancing that is encouraged.
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