This bill amends various provisions related to the subdividing of property and the management of water rights within irrigation districts in Wyoming. Key changes include the requirement for property owners or subdividers to submit evidence of their intended disposition of water rights to the relevant irrigation district for review and recommendations at least sixty days prior to submitting any documents to the state engineer or state board of control. The bill outlines specific actions that must be taken if the irrigation district provides recommendations, if consent cannot be obtained, or if no recommendations are received within the specified timeframe.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing water rights and priorities within irrigation districts are not impaired by these new requirements. It specifies that the amendments will apply to subdivisions initiated on or after July 1, 2027, and emphasizes that existing contracts will not be affected by this act. The effective date for these changes is also set for July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
27LSO-0066 v0.7: 15-1-415, 18-5-303, 18-5-306, 41-7-104