SF2823

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate funds for improving water quality in the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed. It addresses the specific issue of hydrogen sulfide levels affecting the city of New London's water supply.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill provides an appropriation of $2,200,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This money will be used as a grant to the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District.
• Infrastructure Development: The funds will be used for designing, engineering, constructing, and equipping water infrastructure and related public utilities within the watershed. The primary goal is to tackle the hydrogen sulfide contamination in New London's water supply.

Significant Changes

• Bond Issuance and Sale: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $2,200,000. The commissioner of management and budget is tasked with executing this sale as per the state's statutory and constitutional guidelines.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Water infrastructure
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Middle Fork Crow River Watershed
• Bond issuance