Wyoming SF0118 requires legislative approval for using eminent domain in water projects funded by state accounts.
Wyoming SF0118 mandates that the Wyoming legislature must approve the use of eminent domain for water projects funded by state water development accounts I through III. This bill applies to projects initiated on or after July 1, 2026. It amends several statutes to include this requirement, ensuring that eminent domain can only be used if explicitly authorized by the legislature after a project has been funded. This provision aims to provide greater oversight and accountability in the use of eminent domain for public water projects in Wyoming.
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