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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to irrigation projects; authorizing irrigation districts, watershed improvement districts and water conservancy districts to direct a portion of annual district funding for major maintenance projects; authorizing investments of major maintenance accounts; authorizing water conservancy districts to assess mills for major maintenance projects as specified; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows irrigation districts, watershed improvement districts, and water conservancy districts to use a portion of their annual funds for major maintenance projects on aging infrastructure, with specific provisions for how these funds are collected, managed, and invested. For irrigation districts, this includes the ability to assess up to one additional mill specifically for major maintenance, with funds held in a separate account and eligible for investment with the state treasurer in local government investment pools. Similarly, water conservancy districts and watershed improvement districts are authorized to include funds for major maintenance projects within their assessments, with these funds also to be kept in a separate account and pooled until sufficient for a project, and may be invested with the state treasurer in local government investment pools. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Select Water (Other)
Last Action
COW:Passed (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0068 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/SF0068.pdf |
| Senator Hicks | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0068S2001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SF0068.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SF0068.pdf |
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