Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 84: Voluntary water conservation program.

SF 84 creates a voluntary program allowing water right holders in Wyoming’s Colorado River basin to apply for projects that reduce water use. Participants must submit applications to the state engineer, which are reviewed to ensure projects reduce "consumptive use" (water fully depleted for agricultural/domestic purposes) or help meet Wyoming’s interstate water obligations. The state engineer approves projects only if they don’t harm other water rights, require public notice, and include a 30-day comment period for affected neighbors. The program expires after a set date (sunset provision) and requires annual reports on conservation outcomes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates voluntary water conservation program reducing consumptive use, directly conserving natural water resources as a core environmental protection measure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 78: Forest health grant program.

Wyoming's HB 78 creates a state-administered Forest Health Grant Program to fund projects improving forest conditions on public and private lands. The program covers up to 75% of eligible project costs (50% on federal land), requiring matching funds from other sources, with projects focused on water quality, wildfire risk reduction, forest product production, or wildlife habitat. Grants require attorney general approval and annual reporting to the Agriculture Committee, with a $3 million appropriation from the general fund starting July 2026. The program expires on July 1, 2030, after which unobligated funds will be returned to non-state donors or reverted to the general fund. It directly affects landowners and forest managers seeking funding for public-benefit forest health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $3M state appropriation for forest health grants, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest health projects targeting water quality, wildfire reduction, and wildlife habitat - directly advancing environmental conservation and protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 120: Energy product reclassification and sovereignty act.

Wyoming's HB 120 creates "industrial sovereign zones" where natural gas producers and manufacturers can transform gas into new products (like hydrogen or ammonia) through substantial chemical changes. It provides tax exemptions for facilities in these zones, fast-track permitting for new manufacturing operations, and establishes a voluntary "gold standard" certification for products with low methane emissions (under 0.2%). The bill directly affects natural gas producers selling to these facilities and manufacturers building new processing plants within designated zones. Key provisions include streamlined licensing, tax breaks for machinery and gas sales, and certification standards to promote Wyoming-made products as distinct from raw fossil fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions for industrial facilities in sovereign zones, directly advancing tax relief for targeted businesses under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill incentivizes natural gas processing via tax exemptions and fast-tracking, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development without promoting clean energy alternatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncludes voluntary low methane standard (0.2%) for emissions reduction, but primarily focuses on industry incentives for natural gas production.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 36: Forestry division wildland fire modules.

HB 36 creates a specialized wildland fire suppression module within Wyoming's State Forestry Division (part of the Office of State Lands and Investments). It authorizes 12 new positions - two full-time roles (regional fire manager and suppression module leader), plus temporary staff - and appropriates $2.572 million from the general fund specifically for this module. The funds cover hiring, training, equipment, and support for a dedicated wildfire response team focused on fire suppression and hazardous fuels reduction projects. The funding is restricted to these purposes through June 2028, with unspent funds reverting to the state on that date. This bill directly affects the State Forestry Division's operational capacity for wildfire management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.572M from general fund for new wildfire response module, funding essential program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds dedicated wildfire response team for forest conservation and fire suppression, directly protecting natural resources from wildfire damage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 106: Smokebuster module leaders.

This bill authorizes two new full-time positions within Wyoming's state forestry division (one effective April 2026, one April 2027) to support the forestry conservation inmate crew program. It appropriates $499,709 from the general fund specifically for these positions, associated equipment/supplies, and program costs through June 2028. The funding is tied to coordination with the Department of Corrections and includes specific budgeting instructions for the state's next fiscal biennium. The bill directly affects the state forestry division, the inmate crew program, and the Department of Corrections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $499,709 from general fund for forestry positions and program costs, increasing state spending on conservation services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds forestry conservation inmate crew program coordinated with Department of Corrections, promoting rehabilitation through inmate work opportunities in conservation.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds forestry conservation program via inmate crews with $499k, directly advancing natural resource protection and conservation efforts as described in the topic.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 50: State engineer-surface and ground water study.

This bill requires Wyoming's state engineer to conduct groundwater studies every decade in counties with designated groundwater control areas. The studies must assess water usage, determine necessary controls to replenish underground water systems, and may include mapping or test wells. Results must be publicly shared and reported to a legislative committee within 15 days of completion. The state engineer's office is allocated $250,000 specifically for this study, which must be finished by June 30, 2028.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $250k for groundwater studies to assess usage and implement replenishment controls, promoting conservation of water resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 116: Destruction of water is not beneficial use.

Wyoming's HB 116 prohibits the industrial production of hydrogen by separating water molecules (hydrogen and oxygen atoms) from being considered a "beneficial use" of water under state law. This directly affects companies seeking permits for hydrogen production facilities that rely on molecular water destruction. The bill requires the state engineer to reject such water use applications, with exceptions for wastewater or by-product water use. It applies to all new permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2026, and does not retroactively invalidate existing permits issued before that date.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks hydrogen production permits for green energy infrastructure by restricting water use, hindering renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits water destruction for hydrogen production, conserving water resources by denying 'beneficial use' status, aligning with environmental conservation of natural resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 52: 2026 large project funding.

SF 52 authorizes $2.15 million in 2026 funding from Wyoming's Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Income Account for five specific environmental projects. The bill funds river restoration (Upper Greybull Fish Passage III, Cody Canal Fish Screen), rangeland restoration (Baggs Valley Headwaters V), invasive species removal (Absaroka Front Cheatgrass, North Platte Cheatgrass), and fish habitat protection. Each project receives targeted grants totaling $150,000 to $800,000 from the income account, as specified in the bill's subsections. These projects directly affect Wyoming conservation districts, wildlife agencies, and local ecosystems by supporting habitat restoration and species conservation. The bill does not create new policy but allocates existing trust funds for approved projects with defined purposes and budgets.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds river restoration, rangeland, invasive species removal, and fish habitat via Wildlife Trust account - direct environmental protection and conservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 90: State engineer-consumptive water use study.

HB 90 requires Wyoming's state engineer to study how large-scale industrial water use permanently removes water from the natural water cycle (like data centers, carbon capture, and hydrogen production), excluding normal evaporation from irrigation. The study must analyze current impacts on all water users - including agriculture, municipalities, and recreation - and recommend ways to limit future impacts. It mandates a report to the legislature by November 2026, funded by a $500,000 appropriation specifically for this study. This bill does not change water rules but creates a formal process to assess emerging industrial water demands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 for a water study, directly funding a state program per budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study on industrial water use impacts and recommends limits to protect water resources and users, aligning with conservation goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HJ 1: Prohibiting unauthorized atmospheric geoengineering.

This Wyoming legislative resolution requests Congress prohibit unauthorized atmospheric geoengineering (such as weather modification using chemicals or solar radiation management) without state consent. It would ban the release of substances for weather control, unmarked aircraft conducting such activities over Wyoming, and classify violations as felonies with fines. The resolution explicitly excludes ground-based cloud seeding from these restrictions and urges federal action to protect Wyoming's airspace and public health. As a request to Congress, it does not create new state law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits unauthorized atmospheric geoengineering (e.g., chemical weather modification) to protect Wyoming's environment, aligning with environmental protection goals by restricting unregulated atmospheric interventions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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