Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to amend the current reporting requirements for the Clean Water Fund recommendations by the Clean Water Council. It aims to improve financial planning related to clean water initiatives in Minnesota by outlining a specific format for these reports.

Main Provisions

• The Clean Water Council is required to submit a report to the Minnesota Legislature every odd-numbered year by January 15.

• The report must include a detailed summary of the activities funded by the Clean Water Fund in the current biennium.

• It must provide recommendations on how the funds should be allocated for the upcoming biennium. These recommendations must be broken down by each fiscal year, instead of biennium totals.

• The recommended allocations should include suggested legislative bill language.

• The report should also assess the impact of water protection and restoration efforts on economic development, including the state’s groundwater and impaired waters program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Previously, the recommendations for the Clean Water Fund usage did not have to be broken down by fiscal year. The bill introduces this requirement, enabling more precise budgeting and financial planning.

Relevant Terms

clean water fund, Clean Water Council, fiscal year, biennium, legislative report, economic development, groundwater, impaired waters program, Minnesota Legislature, fund allocation, legislative bill language.