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SF0171

Boundary survey amendments

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law changes how cities and towns handle boundary surveys when their boundaries are uncertain or incapable of ascertainment.

What it does

  • Allows a city or town to conduct a boundary survey in its discretion if the boundaries are uncertain or incapable of ascertainment, rather than requiring it upon annexation.

Who it affects

  • Cities and towns in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The law only changes how boundary surveys are handled and does not provide funding for them.
  • It is unclear if this change will affect all cities and towns equally.

Plain language

Terms to know

Boundary survey
A detailed map that shows the exact edges of a city or town.
Annexation
When a city or town expands its borders to include more land.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0756 Bill No.: SF0171 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0756 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0089 Chapter No.: 162 Prime Sponsor: Nethercott Catch Title: Boundary survey amendments. Has Report: No Subject: City or town boundaries. Summary/Major Elements: Existing statute requires that when a city's or town's boundaries are uncertain or incapable of ascertainment and the boundaries change pursuant to an annexation, the city or town shall conduct a survey of the boundaries. This act removes this requirement in favor of allowing a city or town to conduct a survey in its discretion when the boundaries are uncertain or incapable of ascertainment. 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, 3:04 AM

Jared Olsen

R · S08

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it refines a previously considered amendment by limiting its scope to the diversion program rather than applying broadly, and notes that courts agree with this change.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:12:01 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Concur:Passed 28-3-0-0-02025-03-04 · Senate28 yes 3 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-02025-03-04 · House59 yes 1 no
H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-02-25 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-07 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-01-31 · Senate4 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 162LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0089 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0089House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0089Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0089LSO
  6. S Concur:Passed 28-3-0-0-0Senate
  7. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-0House
  9. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  10. H COW:PassedHouse
  11. H Placed on General FileHouse
  12. H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  13. :Rerefer to H06 - TravelHouse
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  17. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  18. S COW:PassedSenate
  19. S Placed on General FileSenate
  20. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

SF0171HW001

The amendment changes the catch title of the bill to 'Boundary survey amendments.'