Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0180
Amending Rules for Surface Water Runoff Systems
Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes how cities and towns can manage surface water runoff systems, including setting requirements for existing systems.
What it does
- Changes the authority of cities and towns to establish and maintain surface water runoff systems.
- Sets requirements for existing surface water diversion or runoff systems by July 1, 2027.
- Requires that existing systems either be reclassified as drainage utilities with voter approval or operate without charging fees.
Who it affects
- Cities and towns that have established surface water runoff systems before April 1, 2026.
- Users of these systems who may receive refunds if the system is not operated according to new rules.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass, so these changes would not take effect.
- Details about how refunds will be handled are limited to certain conditions.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Surface Water Runoff System
- A system designed to manage rainwater or snowmelt that flows over the ground surface.
- Drainage Utility
- An entity responsible for managing and maintaining drainage systems in a specific area.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO