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Yes: 230 • No: 66
WyomingSF 702026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to water development projects; authorizing construction of designated water projects; describing projects; specifying terms and conditions of funding for projects; providing grants; providing loans; providing appropriations; amending amounts and terms of appropriations for specified prior projects; transferring funds from water development account I to water development account II; transferring a project; requiring studies; requiring a report; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: null Water
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Alkali Creek funds extended; no eminent domain
The $59 million for the Alkali Creek Reservoir stays available through July 1, 2027. Starting January 1, 2027, the money cannot be used for eminent domain, and no further time extensions are allowed. This keeps funds available to finish work while protecting nearby property owners from takings under this appropriation.
Grants for local water tanks and pipes
The law gives matching grants to six towns for water work: Alpine (up to $210,000), Gillette ($2,559,500), LaGrange ($370,000), Cowley design ($182,000), Glenrock design ($467,000), and Greybull tank and pipeline ($1,582,000). Each grant pays up to 50% of actual costs, and the town must fund the rest. Money for Cowley, Glenrock, and Greybull comes from Account II and is available only after the authorized fund transfer. Any unused grant money reverts on July 1, 2031.
Irrigation upgrades: grants and 4% loans
The law funds irrigation fixes with a mix of grants and 4% loans. Big Horn Canal’s Five Mile Pipeline gets a grant up to $2,272,300 and a 20‑year, 4% loan up to the same cap. Cody Canal’s Lead Diversion gets a grant up to $2,221,000 and a 40‑year, 4% loan up to $2,102,000; the sponsor must also cover 2.7% of the total budget. The Roan Wash Spill project gets a grant up to $320,500 and a 30‑year, 4% loan up to $320,500. Deaver and Goshen districts receive materials‑only grants ($135,325; $106,100; $177,500) for approved vendor invoices; districts must use professional engineers. Most items draw on Account II after the authorized fund transfer, and unused amounts revert on July 1, 2031.
Battle Lake work and water study
The state grants up to $1,092,000 or 50% of costs for the Little Snake River Battle Lake modification and forest management demo. Sponsors must fund the other half, and unused money reverts on July 1, 2031. The law also gives $155,000 to the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station to study evapotranspiration and water yield, with at least $35,000 for an online mapping platform. The study report is due by November 1, 2030, and any unused study funds revert on June 30, 2030.
Bigger budget for Hoback Junction water
The Hoback Junction public water system budget is set at $2,497,000. The state grants up to $1,248,500 or 50% of actual costs, whichever is less. Any unused grant funds revert on July 1, 2030.
More time to spend past project funds
The law extends reversion dates so prior projects can finish work. Extensions cover Melody Ranch ($944,700), Austin‑Wall Reservoir ($374,000), Interstate Diversion ($420,000), Interstate Irrigation and Reservoir District ($2,827,400), Ethete Water Supply, Arapahoe Pipeline and Tank, Arapahoe Water Supply 2016, and Broken Wheel Ranch Water Supply 2017. These funds now revert on July 1, 2027 or July 1, 2028, as listed for each project.
Small water projects: $35K cap and review
The small water projects program gets $1 million total. The commission can cover up to 50% of costs, but no more than $35,000 for any one small project, with monthly progress payments up to 50% of eligible expenses. Projects need certification and must meet engineering standards; some commission procedures are exempt, and the state public‑works rule does not apply unless the sponsor labels the job a public work. Unused funds revert on July 1, 2031. The water office must also study ways to cut costs and speed reviews and report by November 1, 2026.
Winter cloud seeding with outside funding
The state can run a winter 2026–2027 cloud seeding program with a $891,429 project budget. Operations cannot start until other Colorado River basin users or interested parties commit to cover at least 100% of operating costs.
Douglas can take Sheep Mountain well
The commission can transfer the Sheep Mountain No. 2 test well to the City of Douglas if it finds the move is in the public interest and the city can run it. The city must reimburse at least $610,838 in predevelopment costs, pay for property, and follow all laws. This lets Douglas build and operate the well locally, with local repayment obligations.
Shifts money between water accounts
The commission moves $16.225 million from Water Development Account I to Account II. Another $225,000 moves back from Account II to Account I on July 1, 2026. These shifts change which account can pay for projects but do not send money directly to households.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
null Water
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
S Concur:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
Yes: 21 • No: 10
House vote • 3/3/2026
H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-0
Yes: 59 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2026
Amendment adopted 60-0-2-0-0
Yes: 60 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Amendment failed 7-51-4-0-0
Yes: 7 • No: 51
House vote • 2/25/2026
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0
Yes: 26 • No: 4
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
S Introduced and Referred to S05 - Agriculture 31-0-0-0-0
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed SEA No. 0042
3/6/2026GovernorAssigned Chapter Number 73
3/6/2026S Concur:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
3/4/2026SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0042
3/4/2026S President Signed SEA No. 0042
3/4/2026SenateH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0042
3/4/2026HouseH 3rd Reading:Passed 59-1-2-0-0
3/3/2026HouseS Received for Concurrence
3/3/2026SenateH 2nd Reading:Passed
3/2/2026HouseH COW:Passed
2/27/2026HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
2/25/2026HouseH Placed on General File
2/25/2026HouseH05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2/24/2026HouseH Placed on General File
2/24/2026HouseH COW:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
2/24/2026HouseH Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture
2/19/2026HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0
2/18/2026SenateH Received for Introduction
2/18/2026HouseS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/17/2026SenateS COW:Passed
2/16/2026SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/12/2026SenateS Placed on General File
2/12/2026SenateS05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/10/2026Senate:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
2/10/2026SenateS Introduced and Referred to S05 - Agriculture 31-0-0-0-0
2/9/2026Senate
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