SF3762 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Application of increased funding for water infrastructure grants clarification
Related bill: HF3835
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Clarify that the increased funding cap for water infrastructure grants is available to all projects that have a grant agreement under Minnesota Statutes section 446A.072, subdivision 5a, as of September 1, 2024 or later.
- Tie the higher maximum grant amount to the provision set in Laws 2025 First Special Session chapter 15, article 2, section 5.
Main Provisions
- The maximum grant amount for water infrastructure grants (under 446A.072, subdivision 5a) as determined by the 2025 law is available to all projects that are subject to a grant agreement under 446A.072, subdivision 5a.
- This applicability includes projects with grant agreements as of September 1, 2024 or thereafter.
Significance and Impact
- Removes ambiguity about who can receive the increased grant amount, ensuring that any project with a qualifying grant agreement under 446A.072, subdivision 5a is eligible for the higher funding level.
- Aligns the distribution of funds with the increased cap established in Laws 2025 First Special Session, ensuring consistency across eligible water infrastructure projects.
- Focuses on “water infrastructure grants,” “maximum grant amount,” and “grant agreement,” and references the statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes 446A.072, subdivision 5a) and the 2025 law.
Effective Date / Applicability
- Applies to all projects subject to a grant agreement under 446A.072, subdivision 5a as of September 1, 2024 or after.
Changes to Existing Law
- Provides a clarified interpretation that the increased grant cap is available to all eligible projects under the specified grant agreement, potentially broadening or confirming eligibility in line with the 2025 funding increase.
Relevant Terms - water infrastructure grants - maximum grant amount - grant agreement - Minnesota Statutes 446A.072, subdivision 5a - Laws 2025 First Special Session chapter 15 article 2 section 5 - September 1, 2024 - increased funding - eligibility - grant agreement eligibility - applicability
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: March 17, 2026 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee