Wyoming HB334: Instream flow amendments.

What the bill says

An act relating to water; allowing for the private ownership of water rights for instream flow purposes; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to water; allowing for the private ownership of water rights for instream flow purposes; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 41‐3‐1002(e) and 41‐3‐1007 by creating a new subsection (b) and by renumbering (b) as (c) are amended to waters for instream flows may be sold, transferred or otherwise conveyed under certain restrictions; ownership restricted. (e) No person other than The state of Wyoming shall or any person may own any instream flow water right. 41‐3‐1007. Acquisition of existing rights for instream flow purposes. (b) Any person may acquire an existing water right or petition for a change of use for instream flow purposes in accordance with this chapter. (b)(c) Any such water rights acquired and changed shall be limited to a specified stream segment by the board of control with priority date intact. Section 2. This act is effective July 1, 2025. (END) 1 HB0334

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Sponsors

• Storer, Liz (D, H23) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2025: H Did not Consider for Introduction
2. January 30, 2025: H Received for Introduction
3. January 29, 2025: Bill Number Assigned

Common questions

What is HB334?

HB334 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Instream flow amendments.

What does HB334 do?

In its own words: An act relating to water; allowing for the private ownership of water rights for instream flow purposes; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB334?

Failed as of January 29, 2025. Latest action: H Did not Consider for Introduction (February 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB334?

Storer, Liz (D, H23).

Where is the official record for HB334?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0334