SF 84: Voluntary water conservation program.
SF 84 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 100 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialEstablishes the "Voluntary Water Conservation Program Act" administered by the State Engineer to manage water use in Wyoming's portion of the Colorado River basin. Defines key terms related to the program, including "conservation project," "consumptive use," and "curtailment." Outlines an application and approval proce...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- promotes sustainable water use in the Colorado River basin
- encourages conservation through non-coercive mechanisms
Risks
- limited scope restricted to the Colorado River basin
Economy
Benefits
- protects existing water rights during participation
- prevents interstate water marketing
Risks
- requires state funding for implementation and administration
Society
Benefits
- increases long-term water security for the state
- incorporates public notice and comment requirements
Risks
- potential for administrative bottlenecks in the approval process
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Program success is contingent on State Engineer administration and participation rates
Analysis based on abstract summary rather than full legal text
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