Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for improving wastewater infrastructure within the Red Lake Reservation, specifically benefiting the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an allocation of $3,300,000 from Minnesota's general fund to the Public Facilities Authority.
• Project Description: The funds are designated for a grant to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. This grant will be used to construct a wastewater stabilization pond as well as necessary water and sewer line infrastructure in the Little Rock District of the Red Lake Reservation.
• Duration: The funds are described as a one-time appropriation and remain available until the completion or abandonment of the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The appropriation is authorized under Minnesota's legislative framework, allowing for such capital investments in infrastructure within recognized tribes' territories.
• The bill specifically addresses infrastructure improvements in indigenous lands, which may not have been a primary focus in earlier appropriations.

Relevant Terms

Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, wastewater infrastructure, wastewater stabilization pond, water and sewer lines, financial appropriation, Public Facilities Authority, Red Lake Reservation, Little Rock District.