Committee split on adding "forest health" to Water Development projects; motion fails on tie

Nov 6, 2025

A proposal to add 'forest health' to projects eligible for the Wyoming Water Development program failed on a 5–5 tie vote after members expressed support for the policy but concern about the funding source. Water Development staff warned of competing demands for limited program funds.

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Lawmakers on the Select Water joint panel considered a draft (26LSO181) to add “forest health” as an eligible category of project in the Wyoming Water Development program but did not sponsor the measure after a tie vote.

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