HF3835

Purpose

Clarify how the increased funding for water infrastructure grants can be used and which projects are eligible to receive the higher grant amounts.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifies that the maximum grant amount for water infrastructure grants (defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.072, subdivision 5a) as set by Laws 2025, First Special Session, chapter 15, article 2, section 5, is available to all projects that are subject to a grant agreement under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.072, subdivision 5a.
• This applicability is limited to projects with grant agreements as of September 1, 2024, or those entered into after that date.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• It clarifies the scope of the increased funding for water infrastructure grants, ensuring that the higher maximum grant amount applies to all eligible projects under the referenced statute and grant agreements dated on or after September 1, 2024.

Practical Effect

• Eligible water infrastructure projects with an active or future grant agreement under 446A.072, subdivision 5a can receive the increased maximum grant amount, aligning funding with the 2025 special session provisions.

Contextual Notes

• The bill references the specific statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes 446A.072, subdivision 5a) and the 2025 First Special Session legislation (chapter 15, article 2, section 5) to define the increased funding level.

Relevant Terms - water infrastructure grants - maximum grant amount - Minnesota Statutes section 446A.072 subdivision 5a - Laws 2025 First Special Session chapter 15 article 2 section 5 - grant agreement - as of September 1, 2024 - applicability - capital investment