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SF 70

Wyoming Senate•Signed by Governor

Summary

SF 70, which omnibus water bill-construction, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 3, 2026 by Select Water. It last saw action on Mar 6, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 73.

Record

Text

SF 70 has 10 roll calls.

sf70/enrolled.txt
ORIGINAL SENATE  ENGROSSED
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       ENROLLED ACT NO. 42, SENATE
       SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
                    2026 BUDGET SESSION
AN ACT relating to water development projects; authorizing
construction of designated water projects; describing
projects; specifying terms and conditions of funding for
projects; providing grants; providing loans; providing
appropriations;    amending    amounts    and    terms   of
appropriations for specified prior projects; transferring
funds from water development account I to water development
account II; transferring a project; requiring studies;
requiring a report; and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
     Section 1.     W.S.   99-3-3101    through    99-3-3104     are
created to read:
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                   2026 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
    99-3-3101.     Definitions.
The definitions in W.S. 99-3-101 apply to this article.
    99-3-3102.     General authorization.
The provisions of W.S. 99-3-102 apply to this article.
     99-3-3103.    Level   III    construction    projects   –   new
development.
     (a) Authorization is granted for the Level III new
development  construction   projects  identified   in  this
section subject to the general conditions specified in W.S.
99-3-103, provided that W.S. 99-3-103(a)(iii) shall not
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apply to the projects identified in this section unless
required by W.S. 41-2-121.
     (b)   Project –    Alpine Well #4   Transmission Pipeline
2026:
           (i)    Project sponsor: Town of Alpine;
           (ii)   Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction of water transmission pipeline, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Four hundred twenty
thousand dollars ($420,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account I
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
hundred ten thousand dollars ($210,000.00) or fifty percent
(50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriations: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two hundred
ten thousand dollars ($210,000.00) or as much thereof as is
necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account I on July 1, 2031;
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          (vii) Special    conditions:  The   sponsor   is
responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total
project budget from other sources.
     (c) Project – Cloud Seeding: Wind River and Sierra
Madre mountain ranges 2027 (ground-based):
           (i)    Project sponsor: The state of Wyoming;
           (ii) Project    purpose: To enhance the winter
snowpack   in the Wind     River and Sierra Madre mountain
ranges;
          (iii) Project      description:     Conduct     a
ground-based   operational  winter   snowpack  augmentation
program during the 2026-2027 season;
          (iv) Total       project    budget:   Eight     hundred
ninety-one   thousand     four   hundred   twenty-nine    dollars
($891,429.00);
          (v) Special conditions: Prior to commencing
project operations, the Wyoming water development office
shall acquire funding commitments from other Colorado River
basin water users or other interested parties for a minimum
of one hundred percent (100%) of actual project operations
costs.
    (d)    Project – Gillette Red Hills Tank 2026:
           (i)    Project sponsor: City of Gillette;
           (ii)   Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
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          (iii) Project       description:     Construction
engineering and construction of a tank, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Five million  one
hundred nineteen thousand dollars ($5,119,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account I
through the commission for the construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million five hundred fifty-nine thousand five hundred
dollars ($2,559,500.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these
actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriations: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two million
five hundred fifty-nine thousand five hundred dollars
($2,559,500.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account I on July 1, 2031;
          (vii) Special    conditions:  The   sponsor   is
responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total
project budget from other sources.
    (e)   Project – LaGrange Well Connection 2026:
          (i)    Project sponsor: Town of LaGrange;
          (ii)    Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
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          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction of a well connection, well treatment, pumping
facilities,    transmission   pipelines,   structures   and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Seven hundred forty
thousand dollars ($740,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account I
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed three
hundred seventy thousand dollars ($370,000.00) or fifty
percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever
is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission three hundred
seventy thousand dollars ($370,000.00) or as much thereof
as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated   under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account I on
July 1, 2031;
          (vii) Special    conditions:  The   sponsor   is
responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total
project budget from other sources.
      (f) Project –   Little  Snake River   Battle  Lake
Modification and Forest Management Demonstration Project
2026:
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          (i) Project    sponsor:  Little   Snake   River
Conservation District and Savery-Little Snake River Water
Conservancy District;
         (ii)     Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design    and
construction of forest management treatments, lake outlet,
structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project
function in the manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two million  one
hundred eighty-four thousand dollars ($2,184,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account I
through the commission for the design, land access, permit
procurement, construction engineering and construction of
the project an amount not to exceed one million ninety-two
thousand dollars ($1,092,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of
these actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission one million
ninety-two thousand dollars ($1,092,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended funds  appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account I on
July 1, 2031;
          (vii) Special    conditions:  The   sponsor   is
responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total
project budget from other sources.
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     (g) Project - Small Water Development Projects – New
Development 2026:
          (i)   Project sponsor: Eligible public entities;
          (ii) Project  purpose:
Multi-purpose - agriculture, recreation and environmental;
          (iii) Project     description:     Small    dams,
windmills, springs, guzzlers and other water collection,
storage and drinking systems, pipelines, and similar small
projects, to impound, develop and convey water for
livestock,    wildlife,  irrigation,    environmental   and
recreational purposes;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two million dollars
($2,000,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to sponsors of small water development projects from
water development account I through the commission for the
design, permit procurement, project land procurement,
construction engineering and construction of the project a
total   amount   not   to  exceed   one   million  dollars
($1,000,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of the actual
development costs of the small water development projects,
whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission one million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary
to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended
funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to
water development account I on July 1, 2031;
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          (vii) Definition:   "Small water    development
project" means a project where the maximum financial
contribution from the commission is thirty-five thousand
dollars ($35,000.00) or less;
         (viii)   Special conditions:
               (A) The commission may grant a sponsor
fifty percent (50%) of the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction cost of a small water development project. No
grant shall be more than thirty-five thousand dollars
($35,000.00);
               (B) The small water development project
sponsors shall substantiate the public benefit that will be
derived from proposed small water development projects;
               (C) The    commission  may  make   monthly
progress payments of not more than fifty percent (50%) of
eligible monthly project expenses;
               (D) An    appropriate  land  management  or
resource management entity shall certify that the proposed
small water development project will meet expectations and
that appropriate engineering standards, as approved by the
commission, will be adhered to;
                (E) The  establishment   of   criteria  and
administrative procedures for the development of small
water development projects under this subsection and
decisions    of    the   commission    relating    to   the
recommendations, prioritization or disqualification of
small water development projects are specifically exempt
from the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure
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Act including      judicial   review    under   W.S.   16-3-114   and
16-3-115;
               (F) W.S. 16-6-116 shall not apply to a
small water development project unless the project sponsor
determines the small water development project meets the
definition   of a   "public  work" as defined     in W.S.
16-6-101(a)(ix).
     99-3-3104.     Level     III      construction    projects     –
rehabilitation.
     (a) Authorization is granted for the Level III
rehabilitation construction projects identified in this
section subject to the general conditions specified in W.S.
99-3-104, provided that W.S. 99-3-104(a)(iii) shall not
apply to the projects identified in this section unless
required by W.S. 41-2-121.
     (b)    Project – Big Horn Canal ID Five Mile Pipeline
2026:
            (i)    Project sponsor: Big Horn Canal Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction of a pipeline, wasteway, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total        project budget:     Four million five
hundred    forty-four        thousand   six      hundred   dollars
($4,544,600.00);
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          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million two hundred seventy-two thousand three hundred
dollars ($2,272,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these
actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million two hundred seventy-two thousand three hundred
dollars ($2,272,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these
actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of
twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines
that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual
interest rate of four percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission four million
five hundred forty-four thousand six hundred dollars
($4,544,600.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2031;
          (viii) Special conditions: The appropriation of
funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of
funds to water development account II as described in
section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding
source.
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     (c) Project    –        Cody   Canal   ID    Lead   Diversion
Rehabilitation 2026:
            (i)    Project   sponsor:    Cody    Canal   Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project    description:  Design     and
construction of a diversion structure and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Four million  four
hundred forty-two thousand dollars ($4,442,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million    two   hundred    twenty-one  thousand   dollars
($2,221,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million one hundred two thousand dollars ($2,102,000.00) or
forty-seven and three-tenths percent (47.3%) of these
actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of
forty (40) years from the date the commission determines
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that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual
interest rate of four percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission four million
three hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($4,323,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose
of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under
this subsection shall revert to water development account
II on July 1, 2031;
          (viii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The    sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring two and seven-tenths percent (2.7%) of the total
project budget from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (d) Project      –    Cowley     Transmission     Pipeline
Replacement 2026:
          (i)   Project sponsor: Town of Cowley;
          (ii) Project     purpose:    Municipal     and   rural
domestic water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:     Design     and
pre-construction    of   water    transmission    pipelines,
structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project
function in the manner intended;
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          (iv) Total    project   budget:      Three    hundred
sixty-four thousand dollars ($364,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred
eighty-two thousand dollars ($182,000.00) or fifty percent
(50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one hundred
eighty-two thousand dollars ($182,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031;
          (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
    (e)   Project – Deaver ID Rehabilitation Phase II 2026:
          (i)     Project sponsor: Deaver Irrigation District;
          (ii)    Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
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          (iii) Project    description:   Design    and
construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two hundred seventeen
thousand five hundred five dollars ($217,505.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred
thirty-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars
($135,325.00) or one hundred percent (100%) of the approved
materials costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one hundred
thirty-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars
($135,325.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2031;
         (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The sponsor is responsible for all
project costs with the exception of the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this
subsection;
              (B) The    sponsor   is    responsible  for
retaining professional engineering services to design the
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project, compile materials and bidding documents and
monitor construction activities including the installation
of   project  components  and  the   tracking of   project
expenditures;
               (C) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (f) Project – Elk      Water    Users   ID   Roan   Wash   Spill
Rehabilitation 2026:
          (i) Project sponsor: Elk Water Users Irrigation
District and Lovell Irrigation District;
         (ii)     Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project    description:    Design     and
construction of a canal spill structure and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Six hundred forty-one
thousand dollars ($641,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed three
hundred twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($320,500.00)
or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs,
whichever is less;
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          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed three
hundred twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($320,500.00)
or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs,
whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the
date the commission determines that project benefits accrue
to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent
(4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission six hundred
forty-one thousand dollars ($641,000.00) or as much thereof
as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated   under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031.
     (g)   Project – Glenrock Transmission Pipeline 2026:
           (i)    Project sponsor: Town of Glenrock;
           (ii)   Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:     Design     and
pre-construction    of   water    transmission    pipelines,
structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project
function in the manner intended;
          (iv) Total    project    budget:      Nine    hundred
thirty-four thousand dollars ($934,000.00);
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          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred
sixty-seven thousand dollars ($467,000.00) or fifty percent
(50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission four hundred
sixty-seven thousand dollars ($467,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated   under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031;
           (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (h)   Project – GID 3.6 East Springer Pipeline Project
2026:
           (i)     Project sponsor: Goshen Irrigation District;
           (ii)    Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project    description:   Design    and
construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances
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necessary    to     make   the   project   function   in   the   manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two hundred  twenty
thousand eight hundred eighty dollars ($220,880.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred six
thousand one hundred dollars ($106,100.00) or one hundred
percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever
is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one hundred
six thousand one hundred dollars ($106,100.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031;
            (vii)     Special conditions:
               (A) The sponsor is responsible for all
project costs with the exception of the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this
subsection;
               (B) The    sponsor   is   responsible   for
retaining professional engineering services to design the
project, compile materials and bidding documents and
monitor construction activities including the installation
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of   project  components       and    the   tracking   of    project
expenditures;
               (C) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (j)   Project   –   GID   29.4   Pipeline   Project   Phase   III
2026:
           (i)    Project sponsor: Goshen Irrigation District;
           (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project    description:   Design    and
construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total       project  budget:  Three  hundred
eighty-four thousand       eight hundred forty-five  dollars
($384,845.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred
seventy-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($177,500.00)
or one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials
costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one hundred
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seventy-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($177,500.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose
of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under
this subsection shall revert to water development account
II on July 1, 2031;
           (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The sponsor is responsible for all
project costs with the exception of the purchase of project
materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved
by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this
subsection;
               (B) The    sponsor   is    responsible   for
retaining professional engineering services to design the
project, compile materials and bidding documents and
monitor construction activities including the installation
of   project  components  and   the  tracking   of  project
expenditures;
               (C) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (k)   Project    –   Greybull   Tank   and   Phase   I   Pipeline
2026:
           (i)     Project sponsor: Town of Greybull;
          (ii) Project        purpose:      Municipal     and    rural
domestic water supply;
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          (iii) Project      description:     Design     and
pre-construction    of   water    transmission    pipelines,
structures and appurtenances and design and construction of
tank, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the
project function in the manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Three million        one
hundred sixty-four thousand dollars ($3,164,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million   five    hundred   eighty-two  thousand   dollars
($1,582,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one million
five hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($1,582,000.00) or
as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031;
          (vii)   Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
              (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
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development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (m) Project –        Greybull    Valley   ID   Upper   Sunshine
Outlet Works 2026:
            (i)    Project sponsor: Greybull Valley Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction   of    reservoir   intake,   structures   and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget:  Two million six
hundred   twenty-three thousand  two  hundred dollars
($2,623,200.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million three hundred eleven thousand six hundred dollars
($1,311,600.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million three hundred eleven thousand six hundred dollars
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($1,311,600.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less, for a term of forty
(40) years from the date the commission determines that
project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual
interest rate of four percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission two million
six hundred twenty-three thousand two hundred dollars
($2,623,200.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2031;
          (viii) Special conditions: The appropriation of
funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of
funds to water development account II as described in
section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding
source.
    (n)   Project – Newcastle Transmission Pipeline 2026:
          (i)   Project sponsor: City of Newcastle;
          (ii) Project    purpose:   Municipal   and     rural
domestic water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction of transmission pipelines, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two million three
hundred two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,302,600.00);
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          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million one hundred fifty-one thousand three hundred
dollars ($1,151,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these
actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one million
one hundred fifty-one thousand three hundred dollars
($1,151,300.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2031;
         (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) No funds granted for this project under
paragraph (v) of this subsection shall be expended until
the commission determines that the sponsor has allowed
water sales outside city limits;
               (C) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (o) Project – Owl     Creek   Re-Lift   Pump   Station   and
Dempsey Diversion 2026:
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            (i)    Project   sponsor:   Owl   Creek     Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
pre-construction of pump station, diversion, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total     project   budget:        One     hundred
eighty-eight thousand dollars ($188,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed ninety-four thousand
dollars ($94,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed ninety-four thousand
dollars ($94,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty
(20) years from the date the commission determines that
project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual
interest rate of four percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission one hundred
eighty-eight thousand dollars ($188,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
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subsection.   Unexpended funds   appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031.
     (p)    Project   –   Powder   River    ID   Fifteen    Mile   Siphon
2026:
            (i)    Project   sponsor:      Powder   River    Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project   description:     Design     and
construction   of siphon, structures   and  appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Two million  two
hundred thirty thousand dollars ($2,230,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million    one    hundred     fifteen  thousand    dollars
($1,115,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed one
million    one    hundred   fifteen    thousand    dollars
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($1,115,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual
development costs, whichever is less, for a term of forty
(40) years from the date the commission determines that
project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual
interest rate of four percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission two million
two hundred thirty thousand dollars ($2,230,000.00) or as
much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031.
     (q) Project – Riverton West Main Street Transmission
Pipeline 2026:
         (i)    Project sponsor: City of Riverton;
         (ii)     Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
construction of transmission pipelines, structures and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Five million  six
hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($5,695,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed two
million eight hundred forty-seven thousand five hundred
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dollars ($2,847,500.00) or fifty percent (50%)  of   these
actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission two million
eight hundred forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars
($2,847,500.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2031;
         (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
     (r) Project     –   Shoshoni    Well   #6   and   Transmission
Pipeline 2026:
         (i)     Project sponsor: Town of Shoshoni;
         (ii)     Project purpose: Municipal water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design    and
construction of well upgrades, transmission pipelines,
structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project
function in the manner intended;
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          (iv) Total project budget: One million  three
hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars ($1,358,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction of the project an amount not to exceed six
hundred seventy-nine thousand dollars ($679,000.00) or
fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs,
whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission six hundred
seventy-nine thousand dollars ($679,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
subsection.   Unexpended  funds  appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031;
          (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
    (s)   Project – Sidon ID Byron Lateral 2026:
          (i)     Project sponsor: Sidon Irrigation District;
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         (ii)     Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project      description:    Design     and
pre-construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner
intended;
          (iv) Total project budget: Four hundred eighteen
thousand dollars ($418,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred nine
thousand dollars ($209,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of
these actual development costs, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission two hundred
nine thousand dollars ($209,000.00) or as much thereof as
is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;
         (vii)    Special conditions:
               (A) The   sponsor   is   responsible   for
acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget
from other sources;
               (B) The appropriation of funds for this
project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water
development account II as described in section 3 of this
act or transfer from another funding source.
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     (t) Project -     Small   Water   Development   Projects   –
Rehabilitation 2026:
          (i)   Project sponsor: Eligible public entities;
          (ii) Project  purpose:
Multi-purpose - agriculture, recreation and environmental;
          (iii) Project description: Rehabilitation and
replacement of small dams, windmills, springs, guzzlers and
other water collection, storage and drinking systems,
pipelines, and similar small projects, to impound, develop
and convey water for livestock, wildlife, irrigation,
environmental and recreational purposes;
          (iv) Total project budget: One million dollars
($1,000,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to sponsors of small water development projects from
water development account II through the commission for the
design, permit procurement, project land procurement,
construction engineering and construction of small water
development projects a total amount not to exceed five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or fifty percent
(50%) of the actual development costs of the small water
development projects, whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or as much thereof as is
necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;
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          (vii) Definition:   "Small water    development
project" means a project where the maximum financial
contribution from the commission is thirty-five thousand
dollars ($35,000.00) or less;
         (viii)   Special conditions:
               (A) The commission may grant a sponsor
fifty percent (50%) of the design, permit procurement,
project land procurement, construction engineering and
construction cost of a small water development project. No
grant shall be more than thirty-five thousand dollars
($35,000.00);
               (B) The small water development project
sponsors shall substantiate the public benefit that will be
derived from proposed small water development projects;
               (C) The    commission  may  make   monthly
progress payments of not more than fifty percent (50%) of
eligible monthly project expenses;
               (D) An    appropriate  land  management  or
resource management entity shall certify that the proposed
small water development project will meet expectations and
that appropriate engineering standards, as approved by the
commission, will be adhered to;
                (E) The  establishment   of   criteria  and
administrative procedures for the development of small
water development projects under this subsection and
decisions    of    the   commission    relating    to   the
recommendations, prioritization or disqualification of
small water development projects are specifically exempt
from the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure
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Act including      judicial   review     under   W.S.   16-3-114   and
16-3-115;
               (F) W.S. 16-6-116 shall not apply to a
small water development project unless the project sponsor
determines the small water development project meets the
definition   of a   "public  work" as defined     in W.S.
16-6-101(a)(ix).
     (u) Project – Tillard Canal Rehabilitation and Pump
Station 2026:
            (i)    Project   sponsor:    Tillard   Canal   Irrigation
District;
            (ii)   Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;
          (iii) Project       description:   Design     and
pre-construction   of    pump    station,  structures   and
appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the
manner intended;
          (iv) Total     project    budget:  Seventy-three
thousand one hundred dollars ($73,100.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account II
through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed fifty-four thousand
eight   hundred   twenty-five  dollars   ($54,825.00)   or
seventy-five percent (75%) of these actual development
costs, whichever is less;
            (vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall
loan   to   the sponsor from water development account II
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through the commission for the design and pre-construction
of the project an amount not to exceed eighteen thousand
two   hundred    seventy-five   dollars   ($18,275.00)   or
twenty-five percent (25%) of these actual development
costs, whichever is less, for a term of ten (10) years from
the date the commission determines that project benefits
accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four
percent (4%);
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water   development   account   II    to   the   commission
seventy-three thousand one hundred dollars ($73,100.00) or
as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2031.
     Section 2. W.S. 99-3-1503(g)(vi), 99-3-2003(b)(vi),
99-3-2103(b)(vi),   99-3-2203(b)(vi),  99-3-2205(d)(vii),
99-3-2303(e)(vi),    99-3-2406(b)(vii)  and     (j)(vii),
99-3-2604(b)(vi) and 99-3-3003(d)(iii) through (vi) are
amended to read:
     99-3-1503.   Level   III   construction   projects   -   new
development.
    (g)   Project – Ethete Water Supply:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary
to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended
funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to
water development account I on July 1, 2026 2028;
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     99-3-2003.   Level   III   construction   projects   -   new
development.
    (b)   Project – Arapahoe Pipeline and Tank:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two million
four hundred twenty thousand dollars ($2,420,000.00) or as
much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account I on
July 1, 2026 2027;
     99-3-2103.   Level   III   construction   projects   –   new
development.
    (b)   Project – Arapahoe Water Supply 2016:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two million
two hundred forty-seven thousand eight hundred fifty
dollars ($2,247,850.00) or as much thereof as is necessary
to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended
funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to
water development account I on July 1, 2026 2028;.
     99-3-2203.   Level   III   construction   projects   –   new
development.
    (b)   Project – Broken Wheel Ranch Water Supply 2017:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission nine hundred
thirteen thousand fifty dollars ($913,050.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this
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subsection.   Unexpended funds  appropriated  under  this
subsection shall revert to water development account I on
July 1, 2026 2027;
     99-3-2205.   Level III construction projects – dams and
reservoirs.
     (d)   Project – Alkali Creek Reservoir:
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account III to the commission fifty-nine
million dollars ($59,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is
necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account III on July 1, 2026
2027. It is the intent of the legislature that no further
time extensions shall be authorized for this project.
Beginning January 1, 2027, funds from the appropriation
made in this paragraph shall not be expended or used to
exercise eminent domain for the purposes of this project.
     99-3-2303.   Level   III   construction   projects   –   new
development.
     (e)   Project – Melody Ranch Water System Improvements
2018:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission nine hundred
forty-four thousand seven hundred dollars ($944,700.00) or
as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account I on
July 1, 2026 2028;
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     99-3-2406.      Level   III    construction     projects     –
rehabilitation.
     (b)   Project    –   Austin-Wall   Reservoir   Rehabilitation
2019:
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission three
hundred seventy-four thousand dollars ($374,000.00) or as
much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of
this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this
subsection shall revert to water development account II on
July 1, 2026 2028;
     (j) Project     –       Interstate    Diversion      Structure
Rehabilitation 2019:
          (vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission four hundred
twenty thousand dollars ($420,000.00) or as much thereof as
is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account II on July 1, 2026
2028.
     99-3-2604.      Level   III    construction     projects     –
rehabilitation.
     (b) Project – Interstate Irrigation  and   Reservoir
Irrigation District Improvements 2021:
          (vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from
water development account II to the commission two million
eight hundred twenty-seven thousand four hundred dollars
($2,827,400.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
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out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds
appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water
development account II on July 1, 2026 2028;
     99-3-3003.      Level   III   construction   projects     –   new
development.
     (d)   Project    –   Hoback   Junction   Public   Water   System
2025:
          (iii) Project      description:    Design,    and
pre-construction and construction of a diversion structure,
pumping facilities, water transmission pipelines, tank,
structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project
function in the manner intended;
          (iv) Total     project   budget:    Five  hundred
forty-eight thousand nine hundred dollars ($548,900.00) Two
million   four   hundred   ninety-seven   thousand  dollars
($2,497,000.00);
          (v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall
grant to the sponsor from water development account I
through the commission for the design, permit procurement,
project    land    procurement,    and    pre-construction,
construction engineering and construction of the project an
amount not to exceed two hundred seventy-four thousand four
hundred fifty dollars ($274,450.00) one million two hundred
forty-eight thousand five hundred dollars ($1,248,500.00)
or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs,
whichever is less;
          (vi) Appropriations: There is appropriated from
water development account I to the commission two hundred
seventy-four   thousand   four   hundred  fifty   dollars
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($274,450.00) one million two hundred forty-eight thousand
five hundred dollars ($1,248,500.00) or as much thereof as
is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection.
Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall
revert to water development account I on July 1, 2030;
    Section 3.
      (a) The Wyoming water development commission is
hereby authorized to transfer sixteen million two hundred
twenty‑five thousand dollars ($16,225,000.00) from water
development account I created by W.S. 41-2-124(a)(i) to
water    development  account   II    created   by   W.S.
41-2-124(a)(ii).
     (b) In accordance with W.S. 41-2-115(c), upon a
finding that the transfer of the test well, Sheep Mountain
No. 2, developed as part of the level II feasibility study
authorized under 2017 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 65,
Section 2 as amended by 2023 Wyoming Session Laws Chapter
186, Section 6, to the city of Douglas is desirable and in
the public interest and that the city is capable of
constructing, operating and maintaining the project and
accomplishing the public interest, the water development
commission shall transfer to the city of Douglas the test
well, Sheep Mountain No. 2, developed as part of a level II
feasibility study for further development by the city,
provided the city of Douglas agrees to terms outlined by
the commission for reimbursement of the expense of
predevelopment costs, an amount which shall be not less
than six hundred ten thousand eight hundred thirty-eight
dollars ($610,838.00), payment for property and assurances
of construction, operation and maintenance of the test
well, Sheep Mountain No. 2, in compliance with all
applicable state and federal laws.
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      (c) To the     extent   funds are transferred under
subsection   (a)  of    this   section, the   Wyoming water
development commission is hereby authorized to transfer two
hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000.00) from
water    development     account    II  created    by  W.S.
41-2-124(a)(ii) to water development account I created by
W.S. 41-2-124(a)(i). This subsection is effective July 1,
2026.
      Section  4. There    is   appropriated   one    hundred
fifty-five thousand dollars ($155,000.00) from the general
fund to the Wyoming agricultural experiment station (WAES)
within the college of agriculture and natural resources to
be deposited into a separate account, which account shall
be expended to conduct a study to quantify how forest
management treatments under the Little Snake River Battle
Lake Modification and Forest Management Demonstration
Project 2026 authorized under section 1 of this act affect
evapotranspiration and potential water yield. Of the
appropriation under this section, not less than thirty-five
thousand dollars ($35,000.00) shall be used to contract
with an online platform for mapping evapotranspiration at
the scale necessary to conduct the study under this
section. The results of the study under this section shall
be reported to the select water committee not later than
November 1, 2030. This appropriation shall be for the
period beginning with the effective date of this act and
ending June 30, 2030. This appropriation shall not be
transferred or expended for any other purpose and any
unexpended,   unobligated   funds    remaining   from    this
appropriation shall revert as provided by law on June 30,
2030.
     Section 5.
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     (a) The    Wyoming  water development office  shall
conduct a study of the small water project program. The
study required under this section shall be in accordance
with all of the following:
          (i) The study shall consider the application and
funding process for small water projects, including
application requirements and studies required for an
application to be reviewed under the program;
          (ii) The study shall consider the process for
reviewing completed applications for the small water
project program, including:
              (A) The    extent   to   which  additional
evaluations, whether conducted internally or        externally,
are required;
               (B) Whether reviews include or  duplicate
reviews already conducted or completed by the  applicant
before submitting a complete application;
               (C) Whether additional costs are imposed on
the applicant, the state or both in reviewing and
evaluating project applications.
          (iii) The Wyoming water development office shall
review its rules and policies associated with the small
water project program and consider whether changes can be
made to improve efficiencies and reduce the time and cost
associated with submitting and reviewing applications;
          (iv)    The   study   shall   consider   and    develop
methods for:
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               (A) Streamlining  and    incorporating
efficiencies in the application      and review process for
small water projects;
               (B) Reducing costs of the application and
review process for both the applicant and the state.
          (v) Not later than November 1, 2026, the Wyoming
water development office shall report to the select water
committee on the results of the study required under this
section.
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     Section 6. This act is effective immediately upon
completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law
as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming
Constitution.
                             (END)
Speaker of the House  President of the Senate
                           Governor
                  TIME APPROVED: _________
                  DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk
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AN ACT relating to water development projects; authorizing construction of designated water projects; describing projects; specifying terms and conditions of funding for projects; providing grants; providing loans; providing appropriations; amending amounts and terms of appropriations for specified prior projects; transferring funds from water development account I to water development account II; transferring a project; requiring studies; requiring a report; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsors

Select Water sponsors SF 70 alone.

Select Water

· Sponsor

Committees

SF 70 went before 2 committees: Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources and Appropriations.

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Referred to · Feb 9, 2026
Appropriations
Appropriations
Referred to · Feb 10, 2026

History

SF 70 has taken 27 actions since Feb 3, 2026, the latest on Mar 6, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 6, 2026
—
Governor Signed SEA No. 0042
Mar 6, 2026
—
Assigned Chapter Number 73
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
Concur:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
Mar 4, 2026
—
Assigned Number SEA No. 0042
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
President Signed SEA No. 0042

Votes

SF 70 went to 10 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Mar 4, 2026 at 21–10.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
Concur:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
21
10
Mar 3, 2026
House
3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-0
59
1
Mar 3, 2026
House
SF0070H3002 Amendment adopted 60-0-2-0-0
60
0
Mar 2, 2026
House
SF0070H2003 Amendment failed 7-51-4-0-0
7
51
Feb 25, 2026
House
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
7
0

Source: wyoleg.gov · legiscan.com