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SF0122

Water Rights and Land Subdivision Requirements

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act requires land subdividers to provide evidence that they have submitted documentation to the state engineer regarding water rights when applying for a subdivision permit.

What it does

  • Requires subdivider to submit proof of submitting documents to the state engineer about water rights before getting approval for land subdivision.

Who it affects

  • Land subdividers who need approval from the state engineer before dividing land into smaller units.
  • State agencies like the state engineer's office that will review these new requirements.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during its session.
  • It does not specify what happens if a subdivider fails to comply with these new requirements.

Plain language

Terms to know

Subdivider
A person or entity that divides a piece of land into smaller lots for sale or development.
State Engineer
An official who manages water rights and resources in the state.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:08 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that current water rights requirements for simple lot splits are too costly and time-consuming, inadvertently encouraging people to abandon old water rights rather than transfer them. He supports the bill as a repeal of these burdensome rules to allow for simpler transfers.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:43 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed Introduction 17-14-0-0-0Senate
  2. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO