HF1505

Purpose

Clarifies and extends the availability of a Clean Water Fund legacy appropriation for the Ash River Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment System, ensuring funds can still be used through June 30, 2026.

Main provisions

• Extends the period during which the existing appropriation for the Ash River project can be used.
• The extension applies to the portion of the appropriation previously set in Minnesota Laws 2019, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 2, section 5, paragraph h, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 2, section 18.
• The new availability date is June 30, 2026.

Significance and effects

• Provides continued access to funds needed to complete or advance the Ash River Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment System.
• No new funding is created; the bill only changes the spending deadline for an existing appropriation.
• Helps prevent potential delays or disruptions to the project by allowing funds to be used through the extended date.

Legal/Policy context

• Falls under legacy funding from the Clean Water Fund, related to the Ash River project.
• References specific prior statutory language to identify which portion of the appropriation is being extended.

Who is affected

• The Ash River sanitary sewer project, and entities responsible for implementing the project, may rely on the extended availability of funds through 2026.

Relevant Terms Ash River Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment System; Clean Water Fund; legacy appropriation; availability/expiration date; June 30, 2026; Minnesota Laws 2019 First Special Session chapter 1; article 2; section 5; paragraph h; Laws 2021 First Special Session chapter 1; article 2; section 18.