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Wyoming bills · 2026 Regular Session

Wyoming SF 84

Voluntary water conservation program.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Wyoming legislature· summary

Establishes the "Voluntary Water Conservation Program Act" administered by the State Engineer to manage water use in Wyoming's portion of the Colorado River basin. Defines key terms related to the program, including "conservation project," "consumptive use," and "curtailment." Outlines an application and approval process for conservation projects, including public notice and comment periods. Specifies criteria for project approval, including reduction of consumptive use and compliance with Wyoming's interstate compact obligations. Prohibits the approval of projects that harm other water rights or promote interstate water marketing. Authorizes the storage of conserved water in specified reservoirs and provides for the investigation of additional storage options. Appropriates funds to support program implementation and staffing. Requires the state engineer to publish notices and hold public meetings to inform stakeholders about the program. Ensures that no water rights are lost or impaired due to participation in the program. Sets a sunset date of July 1, 2032 for the authorization of new conservation projects under the program. Comments: Requires the State Engineer to report to the Select Water Committee and the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee on October 1 of each year until 2031, detailing the operation of the program.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 5, 2026
Senate		S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Mar 4, 2026
House		H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Mar 2, 2026
House		H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Feb 26, 2026
House		H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Feb 23, 2026
Senate		S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Feb 19, 2026
Senate		Recalled from Committee Pursuant to Senate Rule 5-5: 29-2-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Feb 17, 2026
Senate		S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see
Feb 10, 2026
Senate		S Introduced and Referred to S05 - Agriculture 28-2-1-0-0passSet your home in Wyoming to see

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