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House approves transferring state sales/use tax revenue to highway fund despite opposition
Summary
After extended debate and two floor amendments (one withdrawn, one defeated), the House passed House Bill 33 to divert a portion of state sales and use tax revenue to the highway fund; final roll call was 48 ayes, 13 no, 1 excused.
The House on Jan. 27 voted to divert a portion of state sales and use tax revenue to the Department of Transportation, passing House Bill 33 after sustained debate on funding choices for Wyoming highways.
Representative Harshman opened floor debate by urging caution against diverting general‑fund sales tax revenue to a commission‑run highways account, saying the move could erode funding for core state services and leave the state vulnerable in downturns. “I urge your no vote,” he told colleagues after outlining fiscal…
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