HF3748

Purpose

This bill provides a one-time financial boost to address lead in drinking water by funding lead service line replacement. Specifically, it appropriates $250,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Public Facilities Authority to provide grants under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077. The funding is a onetime appropriation and remains available until June 30, 2034.

Main Provisions

• Funding amount: $250,000,000 from the general fund in FY 2027.
• Recipient/administration: The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) will administer the grants.
• Use of funds: Grants are provided under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077 for lead service line replacement.
• Timeframe: This is a one-time appropriation; funds may be expended or obligated through June 30, 2034.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a substantial one-time funding source dedicated to lead service line replacement, administered through the PFA under the existing grant framework in Minn. Stat. 446A.077.
• No ongoing annual appropriation is created; the authorization is limited to a single appropriation for FY 2027 with a long deadline for use.

Note on Context

• The bill fits within capital investment efforts aimed at upgrading drinking water infrastructure by removing lead service lines.

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Relevant Terms lead service line replacement grants Public Facilities Authority general fund Minnesota Statutes section 446A.077 capital investment one-time appropriation fiscal year 2027 June 30, 2034 grants infrastructure drinking water lead service lines