(a) Authorization is granted for the Level III rehabilitation construction projects identified in this section subject to the general conditions specified in W.S. 99-3-104, provided that W.S. 99-3-104(a)(iii) shall not apply to the projects identified in this section unless required by W.S. 41-2-121.

Source Notes for subsection (a): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(b) Project - Big Horn Canal ID Five Mile Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Big Horn Canal Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of a pipeline, wasteway, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Four million five hundred forty-four thousand six hundred dollars ($4,544,600.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million two hundred seventy-two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,272,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million two hundred seventy-two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,272,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the

commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission four million five hundred forty-four thousand six hundred dollars ($4,544,600.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(viii) Special conditions: The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (b): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(c) Project - Cody Canal ID Lead Diversion Rehabilitation 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Cody Canal Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of a diversion structure and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Four million four hundred forty-two thousand dollars ($4,442,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million two hundred twenty-one thousand dollars ($2,221,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million one hundred two thousand dollars ($2,102,000.00) or forty-seven and three-tenths percent (47.3%) of these actual development costs, whichever is

less, for a term of forty (40) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission four million three hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($4,323,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(viii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring two and seven-tenths percent (2.7%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (c): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(d) Project - Cowley Transmission Pipeline Replacement 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Town of Cowley;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of water transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Three hundred sixty-four thousand dollars ($364,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($182,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($182,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (d): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(e) Project - Deaver ID Rehabilitation Phase II 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Deaver Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Two hundred seventeen thousand five hundred five dollars ($217,505.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred thirty-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars ($135,325.00) or one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one hundred thirty-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars ($135,325.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this subsection;

(B) The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation of project components and the tracking of project expenditures;

(C) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (e): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(f) Project - Elk Water Users ID Roan Wash Spill Rehabilitation 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Elk Water Users Irrigation District and Lovell Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of a canal spill structure and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Six hundred forty-one thousand dollars ($641,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed three hundred twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($320,500.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land

procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed three hundred twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($320,500.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission six hundred forty-one thousand dollars ($641,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031.

Source Notes for subsection (f): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(g) Project - Glenrock Transmission Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Town of Glenrock;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of water transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Nine hundred thirty-four thousand dollars ($934,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred sixty-seven thousand dollars ($467,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission four hundred sixty-seven thousand dollars ($467,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (g): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(h) Project - GID 3.6 East Springer Pipeline Project 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Goshen Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Two hundred twenty thousand eight hundred eighty dollars ($220,880.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred six thousand one hundred dollars ($106,100.00) or one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one hundred six thousand one hundred dollars ($106,100.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this subsection;

(B) The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation of project components and the tracking of project expenditures;

(C) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (h): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(j) Project - GID 29.4 Pipeline Project Phase III 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Goshen Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Three hundred eighty-four thousand eight hundred forty-five dollars ($384,845.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission an amount not to exceed one hundred seventy-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($177,500.00) or one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one hundred seventy-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($177,500.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission, up to the amount appropriated in this subsection;

(B) The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation of project components and the tracking of project expenditures;

(C) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (j): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(k) Project - Greybull Tank and Phase I Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Town of Greybull;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of water transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances and design and construction of tank, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Three million one hundred sixty-four thousand dollars ($3,164,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million five hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($1,582,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one million five hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($1,582,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (k): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(m) Project - Greybull Valley ID Upper Sunshine Outlet Works 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Greybull Valley Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of reservoir intake, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Two million six hundred twenty-three thousand two hundred dollars ($2,623,200.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million three hundred eleven thousand six hundred dollars ($1,311,600.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million three hundred eleven thousand six hundred dollars ($1,311,600.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of forty (40) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission two million six hundred

twenty-three thousand two hundred dollars ($2,623,200.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(viii) Special conditions: The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (m): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(n) Project - Newcastle Transmission Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: City of Newcastle;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Two million three hundred two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,302,600.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million one hundred fifty-one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,151,300.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one million one hundred fifty-one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,151,300.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) No funds granted for this project under paragraph (v) of this subsection shall be expended until the commission determines that the sponsor has allowed water sales outside city limits;

(C) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (n): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(o) Project - Owl Creek Re-Lift Pump Station and Dempsey Diversion 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Owl Creek Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of pump station, diversion, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: One hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars ($188,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed ninety-four thousand dollars ($94,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed ninety-four thousand dollars ($94,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars ($188,000.00) or as much thereof as is

necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031.

Source Notes for subsection (o): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(p) Project - Powder River ID Fifteen Mile Siphon 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Powder River Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of siphon, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Two million two hundred thirty thousand dollars ($2,230,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million one hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($1,115,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million one hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($1,115,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of forty (40) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission two million two hundred thirty thousand dollars ($2,230,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031.

Source Notes for subsection (p): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(q) Project - Riverton West Main Street Transmission Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: City of Riverton;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Five million six hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($5,695,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million eight hundred forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($2,847,500.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission two million eight hundred forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($2,847,500.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (q): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(r) Project - Shoshoni Well #6 and Transmission Pipeline 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Town of Shoshoni;

(ii) Project purpose: Municipal water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and construction of well upgrades, transmission pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: One million three hundred fifty-eight thousand dollars ($1,358,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed six hundred seventy-nine thousand dollars ($679,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission six hundred seventy-nine thousand dollars ($679,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (r): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(s) Project - Sidon ID Byron Lateral 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Sidon Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of pipelines, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Four hundred eighteen thousand dollars ($418,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred nine thousand dollars ($209,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission two hundred nine thousand dollars ($209,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Special conditions:

(A) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring fifty percent (50%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B) The appropriation of funds for this project is contingent upon the transfer of funds to water development account II as described in section 3 of this act or transfer from another funding source.

Source Notes for subsection (s): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(t) Project - Small Water Development Projects - Rehabilitation 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Eligible public entities;

(ii) Project purpose: Multi-purpose - agriculture, recreation and environmental;

(iii) Project description: Rehabilitation and replacement of small dams, windmills, springs, guzzlers and other water collection, storage and drinking systems, pipelines, and similar small projects, to impound, develop and convey water

for livestock, wildlife, irrigation, environmental and recreational purposes;

(iv) Total project budget: One million dollars ($1,000,000.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to sponsors of small water development projects from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of small water development projects a total amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or fifty percent (50%) of the actual development costs of the small water development projects, whichever is less;

(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031;

(vii) Definition: 'Small water development project' means a project where the maximum financial contribution from the commission is thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00) or less;

(viii) Special conditions:

(A) The commission may grant a sponsor fifty percent (50%) of the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction cost of a small water development project. No grant shall be more than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00);

(B) The small water development project sponsors shall substantiate the public benefit that will be derived from proposed small water development projects;

(C) The commission may make monthly progress payments of not more than fifty percent (50%) of eligible monthly project expenses;

(D) An appropriate land management or resource management entity shall certify that the proposed small water development project will meet expectations and that appropriate

engineering standards, as approved by the commission, will be adhered to;

(E) The establishment of criteria and administrative procedures for the development of small water development projects under this subsection and decisions of the commission relating to the recommendations, prioritization or disqualification of small water development projects are specifically exempt from the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act including judicial review under W.S. 16-3-114 and 16-3-115;

(F) W.S. 16-6-116 shall not apply to a small water development project unless the project sponsor determines the small water development project meets the definition of a 'public work' as defined in W.S. 16-6-101(a)(ix).

Source Notes for subsection (t): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

(u) Project - Tillard Canal Rehabilitation and Pump Station 2026:

(i) Project sponsor: Tillard Canal Irrigation District;

(ii) Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii) Project description: Design and pre-construction of pump station, structures and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv) Total project budget: Seventy-three thousand one hundred dollars ($73,100.00);

(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed fifty-four thousand eight hundred twenty-five dollars ($54,825.00) or seventy-five percent (75%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design and pre-construction of the project an amount not to exceed eighteen thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($18,275.00) or twenty-five percent (25%) of these actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of ten

(10) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission seventy-three thousand one hundred dollars ($73,100.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2031.

Source Notes for subsection (u): (Laws 2026, Ch. 73, § 1.)

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