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 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

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 26: Game and fish property tax exemption-amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming tax law to clarify that most real property owned by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is exempt from property taxes. It specifically exempts property used for wildlife management or employee residences, while requiring a special tax for property used for other purposes (calculated as if it were subject to standard property tax based on fair market value). The changes apply to properties owned by the commission and take effect January 1, 2027, with no impact on taxes assessed before that date. The bill directly affects how the Game and Fish Commission's land and buildings are taxed under state law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts wildlife management property from taxes, supporting conservation operations of Game and Fish Commission per bill's intent to maintain habitat management resources.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

failed · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

SF 25: Landowner license limits in limited quota hunt areas.

This bill (SF 25) allows Wyoming's Game and Fish Commission to set numerical limits on landowner hunting licenses for elk, deer, antelope, and turkey in designated "limited quota hunt areas." It directly affects landowners who currently hold these licenses and the Commission, which gains authority to regulate license issuance to support wildlife habitat management. The key provision amends existing law to let the Commission establish specific limits on how many landowner licenses can be issued in certain zones, while keeping fees aligned with standard hunting license rates. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates hunting licenses to support wildlife habitat management, directly advancing conservation goals per summary's key provision.90% 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

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

SF 74: Pesticide warning labels.

This bill requires all pesticide labels sold in Wyoming to match the health and safety warnings registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminating state-specific variations. It directly affects pesticide sellers and distributors in Wyoming by mandating uniform labeling aligned with federal standards. Key provisions include overriding previous local labeling requirements and ensuring labels don’t differ in material ways from EPA-registered versions. The law does not change Wyoming’s authority to regulate pesticide use, distribution, or sale under existing statutes, and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires pesticide labels to match EPA environmental safety standards, strengthening regulatory consistency and protecting public health per federal environmental regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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