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SF862 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Water infrastructure funding program modifications provisions, point source implementation grant program modifications provisions, emerging contaminants grant program establishment and bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF724

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Senate File No. 862 is a proposed legislative bill from Minnesota focused on improving water infrastructure and addressing water contaminants. Key components of the bill include:

  1. Modifications to the water infrastructure funding programs to increase grant allocations for water projects related to clean water and wastewater systems. Government units can receive increased funding to support the construction and maintenance costs associated with clean water projects. Key adjustments include raising the cap on grants available to each project.

  2. Establishment of an Emerging Contaminants Grant Program. This program is designed to fund up to 80% of the costs for water infrastructure projects addressing contaminants that exceed health advisory levels. Prioritization is given to regions with high socioeconomic challenges.

  3. Allocation of funds from the sale of state bonds to support various water-related initiatives:

    • $180 million for the Emerging Contaminants Grant Program.
    • $39 million to match federal funds for revolving loan funds.
    • $121 million each for water infrastructure funding and point source implementation grants.

This legislation aims to strengthen the state's water system infrastructure by providing adequate financial resources, addressing emerging health risks associated with water contaminants, and ensuring a sustainable environment and public health safety. The bill sets forth the terms of how funds are to be allocated and managed, including prioritization based on economic and health need assessments.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for increasing maximum financial assistance limits under certain conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section deals with the conditions under which the authority may provide grants for clean water revolving fund projects as per section 446A.07.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts grant eligibility criteria related to median household income percentages."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.07"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section provides guidelines for grants related to projects funded by the drinking water revolving fund under section 446A.081.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines financial assistance limits in relation to median household income and project costs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.081"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clause to enhance infrastructure support by increasing maximum grant awards."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to this section establish increased funding limits for water infrastructure projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases maximum allowable grant from $7,000,000 to $12,000,000."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.073"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This reference ties to prescribed effluent limits for water quality-based measures.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to permit requirements for effluent limits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115.03, subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Establishes new grant framework for addressing emerging contaminant issues."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Emerging contaminants grant program guidelines under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.082.",
      "modified": [
        "Sets criteria for grant eligibility and defines funding disbursement processes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.082"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The federal requirement under which wasteload reduction projects must comply.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates federal compliance guidelines into state grant awarding criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "303d of the federal Clean Water Act"
  }
]

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