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House adopts amendment to omnibus water construction bill; debate centers on recreation, ownership and state liability
Summary
The Wyoming House on Thursday approved House Bill 117, an omnibus water construction measure that includes a large appropriation for a dam reconstruction project.
The Wyoming House on Thursday approved House Bill 117, an omnibus water construction measure that includes a large appropriation for a dam reconstruction project. During third‑reading debate members adopted an amendment to require planning‑stage evaluations of options such as hydropower, easement acquisition and potential recreational uses; a separate amendment to require state ownership of the reconstructed dam was defeated.
Representative Harshman moved an amendment that directed agencies during planning to study possibilities including…
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