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HB0143

LaPrele Dam Rebuilding Act

Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act increases funding for rebuilding the LaPrele dam and moves money from a reserve account to a water development fund.

What it does

  • Increases the grant amount for the LaPrele dam rehabilitation project from $30 million to $90 million.
  • Transfers $60 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account to the water development account II.

Who it affects

  • The state of Wyoming and its residents who rely on the dam for water resources.
  • The commission responsible for carrying out the rehabilitation project.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during its session.
  • It is unclear how the increased funds will be used beyond what is stated in the act.

Plain language

Terms to know

Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account
A fund used by the legislature to manage financial stability and emergencies.
Water Development Account II
An account that provides funding for water development projects in Wyoming.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 9:19 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-01-28 · House7 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0143HS001

The amendment increases the grant for the LaPrele dam rehabilitation project by specifying a new funding amount of up to $60 million from water development account II.