HB0233

Renames and continues the coal-fired facility closures litigation funding account as the natural resource litigation account, appropriates $7.5 million for litigation expenses, and requires annual reporting to legislative committees.

• Renames the coal-fired facility closures litigation account created in 2021 as the natural resource litigation account and continues existing funds in the account. (Sec. 1(a), 2021 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 112, Section 2)
• Appropriates $7,500,000 from the general fund to the natural resource litigation account, with unexpended funds reverting on June 30, 2027. (Sec. 1(b))
• Makes funds in the account continuously appropriated to the office of the governor for litigation expenses in defending or commencing lawsuits against the federal government, other states, local governments, or third parties that impede Wyoming's natural resource management or development. (Sec. 1(c))
• Specifies that permissible uses of litigation funds include actions related to restrictions on coal leasing, use or export, and measures affecting coal-fired electric generation facilities using Wyoming coal. (Sec. 1(c), p. 2-3, lines 20-3)
• Requires the governor and attorney general to report annually to the joint appropriations committee and joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee on account expenditures and litigation status through October 1, 2027. (Sec. 1(d))
• Repeals 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 6. (Sec. 2)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law

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