Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
SF 61: Motor vehicle sales to family members-not taxable.
Stacy Jones
SF 61 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 79 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
This act exempts the sales of motor vehicles by family members to family members from excise tax. To qualify for the exemption, (1) the sale or transfer of the motor vehicle must be made by an immediate family member to an immediate family member. For purposes of this act, an immediate family member is a parent, child, spouse, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling, grandparent or grandchild; and (2) the seller or donor of the motor vehicle must have paid the required excise tax when purchasing or receiving the vehicle.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial relief to family members during vehicle transfers
- Reduces consumer transaction costs within family units
- Encourages efficient redistribution of existing family vehicle assets
Risks
- Reduces state and local excise tax revenue collection
- Potentially shifts tax burden to other non-exempt vehicle purchases
- Requires administrative updates to current tax collection systems
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Facilitates easier vehicle access for immediate family members
- Acknowledges and supports established family support systems
- Reduces the economic burden on families during life transitions
Risks
- Excludes extended family members from tax relief benefits
- Potential for disputes regarding the specific definitions of family relations
- Risk of inequitable access to benefits based on family structure
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation depends on accurate verification of familial relationships during tax filing.
Analysis scope
Source material consists of a summary abstract; full legislative text is not provided.
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 79
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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