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Tarver received a a negative score for Representation and Integrity, and a Positive score for Competence, thus receiving a final ranking of Low Trust.
Reuben Tarver has served in House District 52 as a WY Representative for Campbell County from Jan 2023 to the present.
He is up for reelection in 2026.
“Broadly speaking I would like Wyoming to be free of federal oversight. That would mean not taking federal money and working toward becoming financially independent. I am told that half of our budget is federal dollars. With federal dollars comes federal rules. That’s holding us back. That seems crazy to me, being we have coal, oil, natural gas, timber, cattle and farm ground. And then we depend on the feds to pay half our bills. That sounds like a management problem to me. And basically weak leadership.”
From https://county17.com/2022/07/14/campbell-county-candidate-questionnaire-reuben-tarver-for-state-rep-for-district-52/
2025
Overall, Tarver earns a negative score ( – ) for Representation for the Public Conduct listed below.
Attendance
In keeping with our grading system, a legislator had to be present and vote on all bills for any 33 days in the 2025 General Session. If a legislator missed any votes on 5 or more days, they receive a negative (-) score. Tarver missed 12 votes across 4 days.
2/10/25: 3rd Reading vote for HB0081; HB0234; HB0264; HB0299; HB0311; HB0323;
2/20/25: 3rd Reading vote for HB0219;
2/21/25: Concurrence votes for HB0172; HB0264;
2/24/25: Minerals vote for SF0097; SF0104; Concurrence vote for HB0005.
Public Conduct
Tarver violated his Oath of Office by voting on bills which had a conflict with – see more on these conflicts at his Integrity tab.
Wyoming State Constitution Article 6, Section 20.
Oath of office; form.
Senators and representatives and all judicial, state and county officers shall, before entering on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Wyoming; that I have not knowingly violated any law related to my election or appointment, or caused it to be done by others; and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.“
Bill Sponsorship
In 2025 Tarver was the primary sponsor of five bills: Voter identification-revisions; Hydrogen severance tax; Atmospheric geoengineering prohibition; Manufacturers and dealers of new trailers-changes; Trailer permanent registration-amendments.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Tarver served on the following committees: House Minerals; House Transportation.
2023
Overall, Tarver earns a ( ) for Representation.
Attendance
It appears that Tarver missed 0 votes across in 2023 General Session.
Public Conduct
Sponsorship History
In 2023 Tarver was the primary sponsor of 0 bills, and co-sponsored 21 bills. Favored sponsorship topics appear to be education, 2nd Amendment. For more details, see his legislator webpage.
Committee Assignments
2023-House Minerals, Business & Economic Development
2023-Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee
Tarver earned a ( + ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 93% on the constitutional issues listed below. Legislator’s must have a percentage of 85% or higher to receive a final positive (+) score.
Out of a total of 31 bills, Tarver was absent for 1 bill. Out of the 30 bills he voted on, Tarver was constitutionally correct on 28 bills – giving him 93%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Tarver Vote Scores | Correct votes/Number of bills voted on |
| #1: Separation of Powers; Arbitrary Power Incorrect votes on all bills in this category. |
0/2 |
| #2: 1st & 2nd Amendments | 3/3 |
| #3: 4th, 5th & 8th Amendments Absent for HB0264. |
3/3 |
| #4: 9th & 10th Amendments | 4/4 |
| #5: Protection of Children, Health & Morality | 4/4 |
| #6: Prohibition of Discrimination | 2/2 |
| #7: Purity of Elections; Apportionment | 9/9 |
| #8: Foreign Entities | 3/3 |
2023
Tarver scored a (–) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 83.3% on the constitutional issues listed below. Because our cut-off is at 85%, Tarver came extremely close to scoring a (+). Tarver was actually a cosponsor of one of the constitutional bills (HB0253 – Credit card defense act) represented below (in the 4th & 5th Amendments category) that he voted against in the Minerals Committee – thereby killing the bill he co-sponsored. The bill failed by one vote.
Constitutional issue categories that have a “N/A” grade, refer to specific bills that Tarver did not have the opportunity to vote on.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here. Special hat-tip goes out to Evidence Based Wyoming for use of their statistical tool to generate the following vote scores:
| Reuben Tarver Constitutional Bill Vote Scores |
|
| Separation of Governmental Powers | 100 |
| 1st Amendment/ Right to Healthcare Decisions (Covid Mandates) | 100 |
| 2nd Amendment / Right to Self Defense | 100 |
| 4th & 5th Amendments | 0 |
| Right to Life/ Pro-Life | 100 |
| Protection of Children/ Parental Rights (Transgender Issues) | 100 |
| Sectarianism Prohibited in Schools (Critical Race Theory Issue) | N/A |
| Civics Education | N/A |
2025
Tarver received a negative ( – ) score for the Conflicts listed below.
Conflicts
As the owner of several oil and gas related companies, Tarver had a conflict of interest on the following bills of which he did not recuse himself from:
SF0015 Oil and gas conservation commission-regulation of pits.
SF0020 Oil and gas bonding-options and bonding pools.
These conflicts violate the following:
Wyoming State Constitution: Article 3, Section 46
A member who has a personal or private interest in any measure or bill proposed or pending before the legislature shall disclose the fact to the house of which he is a member, and shall not vote thereon.
Employment/Income
- President – Vista Trucking (Worland, WY)
- President – Oilfield Disposal Services (Worland, WY)
- Hot Oil Operator – Wildcat Hot Oil Service LLC (Gillette, WY)
- State of Wyoming
- Business Interests
- Fresh Heli LLC
- Horse Creek Helicopters LLC (Gillette, WY)
- Double T Equipment Sales (Gillette, WY)
- Steamboat Oil & Gas LLC (Gillette, WY)
- Investment Income – Any security or interest earnings
Travel Reimbursements
According to WyOpen Transparency Platform, in 2025 Tarver was reimbursed $14,440.20 for travel related expenses. Details can be found at his “More Data” tab.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
None found.
Campaign Contributions
in 2024 Tarver received approximately 2 contributions that total approximately $355.00
2023
Overall, Tarver earns a ( ) for Integrity
Conflicts
None found.
Employment/Income
According to Tarver’s legislative webpage he is employed as a Rancher. According to Tarver’s 2023 State Elected Officials Financial Disclosure available at Wyofile, he reports:
- Part owner of: RRT Consulting Services LLC; Wildcat Welding & Operating, Inc; Wildcat Hot Oil Service; Fresh Heli; Horsecreek Helicopters; Steamboat Oil & Gas; Double T Enterprises; ODS Inc; Vista Trucking.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
None found.
Campaign Contributions
The table below shows all campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for Committee to Elect Reuben Tarver to House District 52.
In 2022 Tarver received approximately 9 contributions that total approximately $5,846.22. Of the 9 donations, 0 were from PACs.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARVER, JENNIFER (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 7/14/2024 | FILED | 105 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| JACKSON, DAVID (VERNON HILLS) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 2/17/2024 | FILED | 250 | VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 |
| RANEY, JEFF & KATHY (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 7/26/2022 | FILED | 1000 | GILLETTE, WY 82718 |
| DOUGHERTY, GREG (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 6/24/2022 | FILED | 250 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| OEDEKOVEN, FRED (RECLUSE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 6/12/2022 | FILED | 96.06 | RECLUSE, WY 82725 |
| OEDEKOVEN, FRED (RECLUSE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/31/2022 | FILED | 480.3 | RECLUSE, WY 82725 |
| TARVER, JENNIFER (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/30/2022 | FILED | 1876.5 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| TARVER, JENNIFER (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/20/2022 | FILED | 1635.36 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| TARVER, JENNIFER (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/15/2022 | FILED | 100 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| TARVER, JENNY (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/15/2022 | FILED | 120 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
| TARVER, JENNIFER (GILLETTE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT REUBEN TARVER TO HOUSE DISTRICT 52 | 5/13/2022 | FILED | 288 | GILLETTE, WY 82716 |
2025 Tarver Travel Related Reimbursements
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Description | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $169.40 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,016.40 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,136.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,185.80 |
| 5/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $500.00 |
| 5/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $190.40 |
| 5/28/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 5/28/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $190.40 |
| 8/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 8/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $190.40 |
| 8/20/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $356.00 |
| 8/20/2025 | Legislative Service Office | Reuben R Tarver | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $190.40 |
| 8/25/2025 | Secretary of State | TARVER HEART X RANCH 10-95 | $32.00 |