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WyomingHB 1172025 General SessionHouse
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 the sponsor's contingency fund; amending amounts and terms of appropriations for specified prior projects; transferring funds from water development account I to water development account II; transferring projects; repealing a project; authorizing one full‑time position; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: null Water
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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25 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 1 costs, 15 mixed.
LaPrele land swaps studied for recreation
The Office of State Lands and Investments must investigate public-for-private land swaps around LaPrele Dam and Reservoir. The goal is better public access and more recreation. Any exchange requires approval by the Board of Land Commissioners.
Aladdin gains ownership of water assets
The commission must transfer the Aladdin Water Supply Project, including its well and related land, to Aladdin Water District. Any existing water service contract must first expire. The commission must find it has no remaining project interest, and both parties must sign a transfer agreement. The law sets no transfer date.
More completion financing for water projects
Water project sponsors can borrow more from the Sponsor’s Contingency Fund to finish construction. Loans can cover up to 50% of construction costs above the original budget, up from 33%. These loans must be repaid and carry 4% annual interest. The fund’s appropriation from Water Development Account II rises from $5.7 million to $8.6 million. The extra $2.9 million requires a transfer into that account under this law or another funding source; unspent funds return July 1, 2028.
Small water projects get capped grants
Account I provides up to $1.5 million for new small water projects; Account II provides $500,000 for repairs and replacements. Each grant covers no more than 50% of eligible costs and cannot exceed $35,000 per project. Sponsors must show public benefit and obtain certification from an appropriate land or resource management entity. Certification must confirm expected results and commission-approved engineering standards; monthly payments cannot exceed 50% of eligible monthly expenses. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
State water office gets targeted funding
The State Engineer's Office gets $148,000 from the general fund to update North Platte River natural-flow accounting technology. That amount falls dollar-for-dollar for the same funding in 2025 HB 0001 or SF 0001. The law also authorizes one full-time Board of Control natural resources supervisor and $156,320 through June 30, 2026. This position and funding do not take effect if either named budget law is enacted and authorizes the position. Both appropriations are restricted to their stated purposes, cannot be transferred, and return unused money on June 30, 2026.
Water projects get longer spending deadlines
The law extends these existing water-project funding deadlines beyond July 1, 2025. Account I funds for Ethete Water Supply, Arapahoe Pipeline and Tank, and Gillette Regional Extensions 2017 and Phase IV 2018 return July 1, 2026. Account I funds for Gillette Regional Extensions Phase V 2020 return July 1, 2027. Account III funds for Alkali Creek Reservoir return July 1, 2026; Middle Piney Reservoir funds return July 1, 2027. Account II funds for Enterprise Watershed Canal Lining 2020 and Laramie Valley Diversion Structure 2020 return July 1, 2027.
More funding for South End and Lander
South End’s pipeline project expands from planning work to construction of water pipelines, structures, and related facilities. Its budget rises from $459,403 to $5.548403 million; its grant cap rises from $307,800 to $3.71743 million. Lander’s well and pipeline budget rises from $1.32 million to $2.8574 million; its grant cap rises from $884,400 to $1.914458 million. Each grant cannot exceed 67% of actual development costs, and unspent funds return on July 1, 2028. These grants support project sponsors, not direct household payments.
More repair funding for Goshen irrigation tunnels
Goshen Irrigation District’s Tunnels 1 and 2 repair budget rises from $84 million to $104 million. The sponsor’s budget and state grant cap each rise from $21.81 million to $41.81 million. The grant cannot exceed 100% of actual development costs within the sponsor’s budget. The law adds $20 million from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve to Water Development Account II; available federal funds must be spent before this new state funding. Unspent new funding returns to the reserve on July 1, 2032.
More state funding for LaPrele Dam repairs
LaPrele Dam’s repair budget rises from $118 million to $182 million. Its state grant cap rises from $30 million to $90 million, but cannot exceed actual development costs. The law adds $60 million from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve through Water Development Account II. Available federal funds must be spent before this state appropriation is used. Unspent funds return to Water Development Account III on July 1, 2032.
One water project provision is repealed
The law repeals the water-project provision at W.S. 99-3-2903(f). The supplied information does not identify the project or explain its funding or authority. Specific effects on sponsors and water users cannot be determined from this information.
Cloud seeding requires full outside funding
The 2025–2026 ground-based cloud-seeding program covers the Wind River and Sierra Madre ranges, with a budget of $862,143. Before operations begin, the Water Development Office must obtain outside commitments covering at least 100% of actual operating costs. Commitments must come from other Colorado River basin water users or other interested parties. Operations cannot begin without full outside cost coverage.
Bigger Broken Wheel grant requires matching funds
Broken Wheel Ranch’s water supply project budget rises from $915,000 to $1.849487 million. Its state grant cap rises from $613,050 to $913,050, but cannot exceed 49.4% of actual development costs. The sponsor must obtain 50.6% of the total project budget from other sources. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2026.
Cheyenne gains wells but must pay
The commission must transfer Belvoir No. 5 and No. 6 test wells to Cheyenne's Board of Public Utilities after required findings. It must find the transfer desirable, in the public interest, and within the utility's construction, operation, and maintenance abilities. The utility must reimburse at least $218,000 in predevelopment costs and pay for the property. It must accept commission terms and assure construction, operation, and maintenance follow state and federal laws.
City water grants require matching funds
Water grants provide up to $2.20675 million for Sheridan-area Upper Road Transmission Main Phase I from Account I. Account II provides up to $5.672 million for Casper Tank Replacement and $2.835 million for Rawlins Sage Creek Pipeline. Each grant covers no more than 50% of actual development costs; sponsors must secure half the total budget elsewhere. Funds cover design, permits, project land, construction engineering, and construction. Unspent funds return to their accounts on July 1, 2030.
Cottonwood gets grants and repayable loans
Cottonwood Irrigation District gets an Account II pipeline grant capped at $551,000 or 50% of actual development costs. The grant covers design through construction; the sponsor must obtain 45.74% of the total budget from other sources. A separate loan covers design, permits, and project land, capped at $47,000 or 50% of actual costs. The district repays the loan at 4% annual interest over 20 years after the commission determines project benefits begin. Unspent project funds return on July 1, 2030.
Eden Valley budget grows, grant stays
Eden Valley's 2019 irrigation improvements now cover a sandtrap structure and related parts needed to operate, instead of canal lining. The project budget rises from $650,000 to $1.404 million. The state grant stays capped at $351,000 and cannot exceed 25% of actual development costs. The district must obtain 75% of the total budget from other sources. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2028.
Goshen and Kirby get repayable financing
Account II provides Goshen's GID 62.2 Check Structure Project a grant and loan, each capped at $661,000. Kirby Ditch's Kirby Creek spillway gets a grant and loan, each capped at $277,000. Each grant and loan also cannot exceed 50% of actual development costs and covers design through construction, including permits and land. Loans carry 4% annual interest, with Goshen repaying over 20 years and Kirby over 30 years after commission-determined benefits begin. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
Irrigation repair grants require local shares
Account II provides CAID Lateral 256 Check Structure Rehabilitation up to $372,500, capped at 50% of actual development costs. Its sponsor must secure 50% of the total budget elsewhere; funds cover design, permits, land, engineering, and construction. EVIDD Farson Lateral Phase 4A gets up to $1.1125 million, capped at 25% of actual development costs. Farson's sponsor must secure 75% of the total budget elsewhere; its grant covers permits, project land, and construction only. Unspent funds for both projects return on July 1, 2030.
Meeteetse water grant requires larger match
Meeteetse gets an Account II water-storage grant capped at $324,581 or 27.5% of actual development costs, whichever is less. The town must obtain 72.5% of the total project budget from other sources. Funds cover design, permits, project land, construction engineering, and construction. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
Sidon gets materials help with duties
Sidon Irrigation District gets up to $432,000 from Account II, covering up to 100% of approved project materials costs. The district must provide vendor invoices and get commission approval. It pays all other project costs and must retain professional engineers. Engineers must handle design, materials and bidding documents, construction monitoring, and spending records. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
Upper Bluff grant depends on funding
The commission can transfer $4.2 million from Water Development Account I to Account II. Upper Bluff Irrigation District's pipeline grant depends on that transfer or another funding source. The grant is capped at $356,750 or 50% of actual development costs; the sponsor must secure half the total budget elsewhere. Funds cover design, permits, project land, construction engineering, and construction. Unspent grant funds return on July 1, 2030.
Water planning grants require local funding
Big Horn Regional South Transmission gets a grant of up to $405,000; Hoback Junction Public Water System gets up to $274,450. Both grants come from Water Development Account I and cover no more than 50% of actual development costs. Funds pay only for design, permits, project land, and preconstruction engineering. Each sponsor must get 50% of its total project budget from other sources. Unspent funds return to the account on July 1, 2030.
West Afton financing requires funding transfer
West Afton Irrigation District gets an Account II grant and loan, each capped at $658,500 or 50% of actual development costs. Both cover design, permits, project land, construction engineering, and construction. Funding depends on the section 4 transfer to Account II or another funding source. The loan carries 4% annual interest over 20 years after the commission determines project benefits begin. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
Willwood gets grants and loan debt
Willwood Irrigation District gets an Account II chute-project grant capped at $798,000 or 47% of actual development costs. Its loan is capped at $900,000 or 53% of actual development costs. Both cover design, permits, project land, construction engineering, and construction. The loan carries 4% annual interest over 20 years after the commission determines project benefits begin. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2030.
Bigger regional pump grant requires matching funds
The GR/RS/SC regional water board’s pump station budget rises from $11.19 million to $20.12 million. Its state grant cap rises from $7.4973 million to $11.9623 million. The grant cannot exceed 59.5% of actual development costs. The sponsor must obtain 40.5% of the total project budget from other sources. Unspent funds return on July 1, 2028.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
null Water
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Amendment failed 15-16-0-0-0
Yes: 15 • No: 16
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Amendment adopted 26-5-0-0-0
Yes: 26 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
Amendment adopted 22-9-0-0-0
Yes: 22 • No: 9
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
Yes: 29 • No: 2
House vote • 2/28/2025
H Concur:Passed 34-26-2-0-0
Yes: 34 • No: 26
Senate vote • 2/25/2025
Amendment failed 15-16-0-0-0
Yes: 15 • No: 16
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2025
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0
Yes: 58 • No: 2
House vote • 2/11/2025
Amendment adopted 46-14-1-0-1
Yes: 46 • No: 14 • Other: 1
House vote • 2/6/2025
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Assigned Chapter Number 111
3/4/2025Governor Line-Item Vetoed HEA No. 0056
3/4/2025GovernorVeto Message Received
3/4/2025Governor Signed HEA No. 0056
3/4/2025GovernorS President Signed HEA No. 0056
2/28/2025SenateH Speaker Signed HEA No. 0056
2/28/2025HouseAssigned Number HEA No. 0056
2/28/2025H Concur:Passed 34-26-2-0-0
2/28/2025HouseH Received for Concurrence
2/28/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
2/28/2025SenateS 3rd Reading:Laid Back
2/27/2025SenateS 3rd Reading:Laid Back
2/26/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/25/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/24/2025SenateS Placed on General File
2/20/2025SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
2/20/2025Senate:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
2/18/2025SenateS05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/18/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S05 - Agriculture
2/13/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
2/13/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0
2/12/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/11/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/10/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/6/2025HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
2/6/2025House
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