Water permits-livestock on federal land.

This Wyoming bill (HB 4) requires water permits for livestock watering on federal grazing allotments to be issued jointly with the federal agency managing the land, rather than solely to individuals. It ties these permits directly to grazing permits, meaning they cannot be changed or transferred without the grazing permit holder's consent. The bill also prevents these permits from being abandoned if nonuse results from federal reductions in grazing capacity or if a rancher voluntarily stops grazing (for up to five years). It applies to ranchers and grazing associations using federal land for livestock and takes effect July 1, 2022, without affecting existing water rights held by federal agencies before that date.