Water and wastewater operator-emergency response.

HB 22 updates Wyoming law to include certified water and wastewater operators as official "emergency responders" for homeland security planning. It requires local governments to coordinate with these operators in developing their emergency response plans, ensuring water system continuity during crises. The bill amends two statutes: one mandating coordination in local homeland security plans (W.S. 19-13-108) and another expanding the definition of "emergency responders" (W.S. 35-9-152(a)(i)). This directly affects certified water/wastewater operators and local jurisdictions responsible for emergency planning. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.