SF0082
Water Development Projects Act
In one sentence
This law authorizes and funds studies for new water development projects, rehabilitation of existing systems, and feasibility studies for dams and reservoirs.
What it does
- Authorizes the Water Development Commission to conduct Level I reconnaissance studies for new water development projects in Crook County and a statewide UW Water Research Program.
- Provides funding from water development accounts I, II, and III for these studies.
- Requires the commission to submit reports on each study before the 2027 legislative session.
- Authorizes leftover funds from one project to be used to complete another listed project.
- Reverts any unspent or unobligated funds back to their respective accounts by July 1, 2028.
Who it affects
- The Water Development Commission
- Residents and businesses in Crook County and Albany, Carbon, and Platte Counties
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not specify how much funding is available for each project beyond what is listed.
- It is unclear if the funds will be sufficient to complete all planned studies and projects.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Level I reconnaissance studies
- Initial surveys to assess the feasibility of new water development projects.
- Rehabilitation
- Improving or restoring existing water systems.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 25LSO-0451 Bill No.: SF0082 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0451 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0026 Chapter No.: 56 Prime Sponsor: Select Water Committee Catch Title: Omnibus water bill-planning. Has Report: Yes Subject: Provides authorization and funding for water development program studies. Summary/Major Elements: Authorizes and provides funding for specified Wyoming Water Development Program reconnaissance (Level I) and feasibility (Level II) studies. Comments: See also the companion bill, 2025 House Bill 0117, Omnibus water bill-construction. Requires the Water Development Commission to provide a report to the Legislature for each of the funded reconnaissance and feasibility studies. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:53 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
6 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-24 · House60 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 60
- No
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- Absent
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Yes 60
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-02-19 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
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H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-02-18 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-03 · Senate31 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 31
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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Yes 31
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-24 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-21 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
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- Absent
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Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 56LSO
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0026 Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0026House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0026Senate
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0026LSO
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- S02 - Appropriations:Rerefer to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate