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HF3748

Lead service line replacement grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: SF4122

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill provides a one-time financial boost to address lead in drinking water by funding lead service line replacement. Specifically, it appropriates $250,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Public Facilities Authority to provide grants under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077. The funding is a onetime appropriation and remains available until June 30, 2034.

Main Provisions

  • Funding amount: $250,000,000 from the general fund in FY 2027.
  • Recipient/administration: The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) will administer the grants.
  • Use of funds: Grants are provided under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077 for lead service line replacement.
  • Timeframe: This is a one-time appropriation; funds may be expended or obligated through June 30, 2034.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Establishes a substantial one-time funding source dedicated to lead service line replacement, administered through the PFA under the existing grant framework in Minn. Stat. 446A.077.
  • No ongoing annual appropriation is created; the authorization is limited to a single appropriation for FY 2027 with a long deadline for use.

Note on Context

  • The bill fits within capital investment efforts aimed at upgrading drinking water infrastructure by removing lead service lines.

Relevant Terms lead service line replacement grants Public Facilities Authority general fund Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077 capital investment one-time appropriation fiscal year 2027 June 30, 2034 grants infrastructure drinking water lead service lines

Bill text versions

Upcoming committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2026HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
February 26, 2026HouseActionAuthors added
March 02, 2026HouseActionAuthor added
March 12, 2026HouseActionAuthor added
March 18, 2026HouseActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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