This bill (S.F. No. 1749) proposes an appropriation of $16,600,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Public Facilities Authority. The funding will be used as a grant to the city of Hastings for the predesign, design, construction, and equipping of the Eastern Water Treatment Plant and associated piping. The purpose of the project is to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and nitrates from the city's drinking water and to interconnect the Minnesota Veterans Home. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, as stipulated by Minnesota law.