SF0138

Requires the Wyoming Energy Authority to complete a study on the economic impacts of the energy industry in Wyoming and report findings to legislative committees by October 1, 2025.

• Requires the Wyoming Energy Authority to complete a comprehensive study on the economic impact of energy and mineral production in Wyoming by October 1, 2025. (Sec. 1(a))
• Requires the study to include general information on the types of mineral production and energy production occurring throughout the state. (Sec. 1(a)(i))
• Requires the study to determine economic impact of energy production by major regions and by individual type of energy or mineral production. (Sec. 1(a)(ii))
• Requires the study to document state and local taxes contributed by Wyoming's energy producers and generators annually for the past five years. (Sec. 1(a)(iii))
• Requires the study to track the number of employees employed by Wyoming's energy producers and generators in the state for each of the past five years. (Sec. 1(a)(iv))
• Requires the study to measure payroll amounts paid by energy producers and generators to Wyoming employees and residents for each of the past five years. (Sec. 1(a)(v))
• Requires the study to measure tangible and intangible economic benefits and impacts of energy production on Wyoming over the past five years. (Sec. 1(a)(vi))
• Requires the study to include a description of innovations in energy developed by Wyoming producers and generators in the past ten years. (Sec. 1(a)(vii))
• Authorizes the Wyoming Energy Authority to request assistance from state agencies and higher education institutions, which must provide support and information upon request. (Sec. 1(b))
• Requires submission of the completed study report to the joint appropriations committee, joint revenue interim committee, and joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee by October 1, 2025. (Sec. 1(c))