The bill amends and renames the existing coal-fired facility closures litigation funding account to the natural resource litigation account, ensuring that any funds currently in the account remain allocated for its intended purpose. It appropriates $7.5 million from the general fund to this account, which is designated for litigation expenses related to defending Wyoming's natural resource management against federal and state regulations that may hinder coal leasing, usage, or the operation of coal-fired electric generation facilities. The bill also stipulates that any unspent funds will revert by June 30, 2027, in accordance with existing laws.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the governor and attorney general provide annual reports to the joint appropriations committee and the joint minerals, business, and economic development interim committee from October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2027. These reports will detail expenditures from the natural resource litigation account and the status of related litigation. The previous legislation from 2023 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 6, is repealed, and the act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.