It sounds like the debate over the property tax bill in Wyoming has created significant confusion and division among lawmakers.
The bill started as a proposal for a two-year tax break, but after passing through the House, it was altered by numerous amendments.
Some amendments reversed earlier decisions, while others introduced new complexities, leaving members uncertain about its direction.
The House made sweeping changes, including shifting the focus of tax relief from a blanket exemption to a targeted exemption based on a home’s increase in value.
However, lawmakers like Rep. Ken Pendergraft and others pushed for further revisions, creating tension between members of the Freedom Caucus and others.
Now, the bill is set to go to a Joint Conference Committee, where representatives from both chambers will attempt to reconcile their differences. With only a few days left in the legislative session, the committee will need to move quickly to finalize a version of the bill that can be approved.