HF1079

House File No. 1079 is a legislative bill that allocates funds for upgrading drinking water infrastructure in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Authored by Hansen R., this bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $3,000,000 from the state's general fund for fiscal year 2026. The funds are intended for the city of South St. Paul to design, construct, and equip new drinking water systems to solve existing problems with pressure fluctuations and reduced water flow. The funding will be managed by the Public Facilities Authority and is contingent on the assurance that sufficient funds are committed to complete the project, as per Minnesota Statutes section 16A.502. The appropriation will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.