HF2200

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of the bill is to address and improve the water quality in the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed, specifically targeting the city of New London. It aims to allocate financial resources to design, engineer, construct, and equip necessary water infrastructure.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes to allocate $2,200,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This grant is designated for the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District to undertake projects aimed at improving water infrastructure and associated public utilities.
• Targeted Issue: The initiative focuses on addressing the hydrogen sulfide levels found in the city of New London’s water supply. Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that can affect water taste and safety.
• Bonds Issuance: To fund this appropriation, the state commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue up to $2,200,000 in state bonds, following specific statutory and constitutional guidelines.

Relevant Terms

• Water quality, hydrogen sulfide, Middle Fork Crow River Watershed, Public Facilities Authority, state bonds, water infrastructure, New London.