SF 70: Omnibus water bill-construction.
SF 70 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 73 (updated Mar 7, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
Official2026 Construction ProjectsAlpine Well #4 Transmission Pipeline 2026Cloud Seeding: Wind River and Sierra Madre mountain ranges 2027 (ground‑based)Gillette Red Hills Tank 2026LaGrange Well Connection 2026Little Snake River Battle Lake Modification and Forest Management Demonstration Project 2026Small Water Development Pr...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Funds water conservation projects
- Mandates studies on water yield and forest management
Risks
- Construction may have localized ecological disruption
Economy
Benefits
- Supports agricultural and municipal water needs
- Stimulates construction and infrastructure development
Risks
- Significant public funding required
Society
Benefits
- Ensures reliable public water supply
- Supports irrigation district stability
Risks
- None identified
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Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Long-term outcomes dependent on studies reporting in 2026 and 2030
Analysis based on abstract, not full bill text
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