Specifying additional beneficial uses of water.

SF 170 amends Wyoming's water rights law to explicitly recognize storing water for drought contingency or interstate water compact compliance as a beneficial use. This change directly affects water rights holders (including agricultural, municipal, and industrial users) who manage stored water for drought planning or to meet obligations under interstate water agreements. The key provision adds these storage purposes to the legal definition of "beneficial use," allowing such storage to be counted under existing water rights without requiring new permits. This clarifies that water stored for these purposes qualifies as a legitimate use under Wyoming's water management system, effective July 1, 2023.