All Roll Calls
Yes: 98 • No: 7
WyomingSF 1812025 General SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to eminent domain; limiting the exercise of the power of condemnation for energy collector systems; providing compensation standards for condemned property as specified; requiring proof of compliance and notice of condemnation as specified; providing requirements for existing easements; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; repealing an existing provision; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: Barry Crago (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger payouts and cleanup for landowners
Starting July 1, 2025, payments for condemned land must include the value of improvements. The law sets a minimum payment floor based on the average paid in negotiations. Courts must include damage liability and land reclamation terms in any easement order. Compensation follows the state condemnation valuation rules.
Tougher steps before taking land for energy lines
Starting July 1, 2025, private businesses can condemn land for energy collector lines, under tighter rules. They must first secure deals covering at least 66% of the land. Or get agreements from at least 66% of owners if three or more owners exist. They must notify the county board 30 days before filing. In court, they must prove compliance, share deal terms with the court and the other party, and claim public use. The court keeps deal terms confidential from the public. Old easements cannot be used to add new lines unless the easement allows it, enlargement, or renegotiation. Existing condemnation authority must follow these rules. The rules cover collector lines and parts up to, but not including, substations or interconnections.
Who is exempt and when rules apply
These rules apply to condemnation cases started on or after July 1, 2025. Public utilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity are exempt. Systems that served load or exported energy before July 1, 2025 are also exempt. Existing contracts are not impaired, and projects that began permitting before that date may proceed. The law repeals prior subsection W.S. 1-26-815(d).
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barry Crago
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dalton Banks
Republican • House
Bob Davis
Republican • House
Representative Eklund
Affiliation unavailable
John Winter
Republican • House
Cheri Steinmetz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/25/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-4-1-0-0
Yes: 57 • No: 4
House vote • 2/20/2025
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/12/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-1-0-0
Yes: 27 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/3/2025
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed SEA No. 0039
2/28/2025GovernorAssigned Chapter Number 72
2/28/2025H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-4-1-0-0
2/25/2025HouseAssigned Number SEA No. 0039
2/25/2025S President Signed SEA No. 0039
2/25/2025SenateH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0039
2/25/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/24/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/21/2025HouseH05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2/20/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/20/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture
2/18/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
2/13/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-1-0-0
2/12/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/11/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/10/2025SenateS07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/3/2025SenateS Placed on General File
2/3/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations
1/29/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
1/27/2025SenateBill Number Assigned
1/25/2025
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