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

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 40: State lands-designation of community-valued land.

This bill creates a process for designating Wyoming state lands with "significant community value" based on historical, archaeological, wildlife, geological, or botanical features. County commissioners can apply to the Environmental Quality Council, which reviews applications with public hearings and approves designations if the land meets specific community value criteria. Once approved, the Board of Land Commissioners must consider this designation when evaluating any change in land use - including new leases, renewals, or dispositions - requiring individual review instead of routine approval. The bill amends state statutes to implement this requirement, ensuring community input is formally integrated into land management decisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates lands with wildlife/botanical features for protection, requiring land use changes to consider conservation value.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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