The bill, S.F. No. 1755, is a Minnesota state legislative proposal aimed at improving water quality in Upper Twin Lake, Hennepin County. It seeks to appropriate funds from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 for a two-year water-quality improvement project.

Key provisions of the bill:

1. Funding for Water Quality Improvement

   • Money will be granted to the Twin Lake Association via the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
     
   • The funds will support nonchemical flow-through water-quality improvement technologies, testing services, infrastructure upgrades, selective invasive weed control, carp control, as well as training and maintenance.
     
   • These funds will be available until June 30, 2028.

2. Funding for Weed Harvesting

   • Additional funds will be appropriated to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide a grant to the Twin Lake Association to address increased weed-harvesting needs at Upper Twin Lake.
     

The bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee.