SF0082

Appropriates funds for water development studies and authorizes Level I reconnaissance and Level II feasibility studies for specified water projects across Wyoming.

• Appropriates $534,998 from water development account I to the Water Development Commission for Level I reconnaissance studies on new water development projects, including the Hulett Water Master Plan in Crook County ($166,000) and UW Water Research Program statewide ($368,998). (Sec. 1, W.S. 41-2-124(a)(i), W.S. 41-2-114)
• Appropriates $980,000 from water development account II for Level I reconnaissance studies on rehabilitation projects, including Pioneer Canal Lake Hattie Irrigation District Master Plan ($236,000), Smith's Fork Irrigation District Master Plan ($272,000), and Wheatland Irrigation District Master Plan ($472,000). (Sec. 2, W.S. 41-2-124(a)(ii), W.S. 41-2-114)
• Appropriates $551,000 from water development account III to the Water Development Commission for a Level II feasibility study on Middle Popo Agie River storage in Fremont County. (Sec. 3, W.S. 41-2-124(a)(iii), W.S. 41-2-114)
• Allows the Water Development Commission to redirect excess funds from one project within the same section to complete reconnaissance studies for other projects listed in that section, subject to Select Water Committee review and recommendation. (Sec. 1, Sec. 2)
• Requires all appropriated funds not expended or obligated by July 1, 2028 to revert to the respective water development account from which they were appropriated. (Sec. 1, Sec. 2, Sec. 3)
• Requires the Water Development Commission to submit reports to the legislature on each authorized study prior to the 2027 legislative session. (Sec. 1, Sec. 2, Sec. 3)

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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