Senate File No. 1272 is a proposed bill in Minnesota that outlines financial support for improving the water infrastructure of Ghent, a city in the state. The bill proposes to allocate a total of $7,039,000 from state bonds for these improvements. Out of this total, $5,084,000 will be used for acquiring property and making necessary upgrades to the city's sanitary ponds, which are crucial for addressing water quality and dealing with current capacity issues due to population growth. Another $1,955,000 is designated for constructing a new water tower and related infrastructure to ensure better water pressure for both residential use and fire safety, aligning with standards set by Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water. To fund these initiatives, the bill authorizes the state's finance authorities to issue and sell bonds as defined by specific statutes and constitutional articles.