Associated Press - November 20, 2009 4:45 PM ET
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Interim Revenue Committee has approved a bill that would make records of home sales open to the public.
Department of Revenue Administrator Marvin Applequist says homeowners want to see the home sales information used for property tax assessments to make sure they're being treated fairly.
Laramie County Assessor Brenda Arnold says under the current system, taxpayers who wish to see the sales data in their neighborhoods used for their appraisals may do so during a 30-day period to appeal their assessments. They do not have to go through the whole process to the county Board of Equalization.
But it is a misdemeanor crime to reveal the information to anyone else.
Information from: Wyoming Tribune Eagle - Cheyenne, http://www.wyomingnews.com
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