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SF862 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Water infrastructure funding program modifications provisions, point source implementation grant program modifications provisions, emerging contaminants grant program establishment and bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF724

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 862 is a proposed legislative bill from Minnesota focused on improving water infrastructure and addressing water contaminants. Key components of the bill include:

  1. Modifications to the water infrastructure funding programs to increase grant allocations for water projects related to clean water and wastewater systems. Government units can receive increased funding to support the construction and maintenance costs associated with clean water projects. Key adjustments include raising the cap on grants available to each project.

  2. Establishment of an Emerging Contaminants Grant Program. This program is designed to fund up to 80% of the costs for water infrastructure projects addressing contaminants that exceed health advisory levels. Prioritization is given to regions with high socioeconomic challenges.

  3. Allocation of funds from the sale of state bonds to support various water-related initiatives:

    • $180 million for the Emerging Contaminants Grant Program.
    • $39 million to match federal funds for revolving loan funds.
    • $121 million each for water infrastructure funding and point source implementation grants.

This legislation aims to strengthen the state's water system infrastructure by providing adequate financial resources, addressing emerging health risks associated with water contaminants, and ensuring a sustainable environment and public health safety. The bill sets forth the terms of how funds are to be allocated and managed, including prioritization based on economic and health need assessments.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the existing provisions regarding the type and amount of assistance available under section 446A.072 for water infrastructure projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the maximum grant amount from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 per project."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.072",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adjustment to the water infrastructure funding limits set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 446A.073.",
      "modified": [
        "Raises the grant maximum from $7,000,000 to $12,000,000 for governmental units."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.073",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Changes to water quality-based effluent limits incorporating stricter discharge regulations under section 115.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Establishes upper effluent limits exceeding secondary treatment requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment regarding the loan terms for clean water revolving fund projects under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.07.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies loan term calculations for clean water revolving fund loans."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adjustments to the grant provisions related to the drinking water revolving fund under section 446A.081.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies terms for calculating grant amounts involving drinking water revolving fund loans."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.081",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Clarification on expense recovery under section 115B.04 for projects financed with bonds.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines processes for recovering expenses through civil action."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115B.04",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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