This bill, H.F. No. 2200, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, relates to capital investment for water quality improvements in the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed.

Key Provisions:

1. Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates $2,200,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District.
2. Purpose: The funds will be used for the design, engineering, construction, and equipping of water infrastructure and public utilities to address hydrogen sulfide levels in the City of New London's water supply.
3. Bond Authorization: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $2,200,000 to finance this project, following the guidelines of Minnesota Statutes Sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, Sections 4-7).

Purpose and Impact:

This bill seeks to improve water quality by addressing hydrogen sulfide contamination in New London's water supply through new water infrastructure funding. The project will be financed through the issuance of state bonds.