This bill amends existing property law in Wyoming to establish that statements of consideration for property transfers are public records, reversing previous confidentiality provisions. Specifically, it removes language that deemed these statements confidential and not subject to public disclosure, instead allowing them to be inspected under the Wyoming Public Records Act. The bill also revises the property tax review and appeal process, including changes to the timeline for contesting property assessments and the information that must be disclosed during appeals.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for filing appeals from thirty to forty-five days after the assessment notification and introduces requirements for the county assessor to provide relevant information to taxpayers upon request. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in the assessment process and outlines penalties for failing to disclose necessary information during appeals. The provisions regarding public access to statements of consideration will take effect on July 1, 2026, along with the other changes outlined in the bill.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0104 v0.4: 34-1-142, 34-1-143, 34-1-144, 39-13-109