The Wyoming House passed Senate File 54, a homeowner property tax exemption measure, after extended floor debate on several third‑reading amendments that would have changed exemption percentages, duration and the program cap. Discussion focused on balancing broader tax relief while limiting fiscal impact to local governments.

Representative Locke moved multiple amendments seeking to increase the exemption from 25% to 30% and extend the program to two years. That amendment failed after floor consideration. Representative Stiff offered amendment No. 5 to lower the cap threshold from $3,000,000 to $2,000,000 in an effort to reduce the bill’s total cost; floor debate centered on the relative effects for homeowners in different counties, particularly Teton County. Supporters said the Stiff amendment would target relief to homeowners most impacted by high tax liabilities; opponents said it would reduce benefit for middle‑class homeowners in parts of northwest Wyoming with high home values and low mill levies.

The House recorded a division on third‑reading amendment No. 5 and the final tally recorded that the amendment failed 29–32 after the division. After further amendment activity and withdrawals, Senate File 54 was read three times and the roll call on final passage recorded 61 ayes and 1 no; the bill has therefore passed the House.

Speakers who debated the measure included Representatives Locke (sponsor of amendment proposals), Storer, Oakley, Harshman, Stiff and others. Debate emphasized fiscal tradeoffs — state cost versus local government effects and the distributional consequences for homeowners in counties with low mill levies.

Votes and floor actions recorded:

- Third‑reading amendment No. 1 (increase exemption to 30% and change to a two‑year program) — outcome: failed (voice/division recorded; sponsor later withdrew similar proposals).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 3 (sponsor attempted two‑year program) — outcome: failed (voice/division proceedings noted).

- Third‑reading amendment No. 5 (reduce maximum structure cap from $3,000,000 to $2,000,000) — mover: Representative Stiff — outcome: failed on division; recorded tally 29 yes, 32 no.

- Final passage of Senate File 54 — outcome: passed; roll call recorded 61 yes, 1 no.

Why it matters: The bill provides temporary property‑tax relief that lawmakers debated over program scope, duration and the appropriate cap to limit state cost while targeting homeowners facing the largest tax burdens. The final House passage sends the bill forward in the legislative process.