Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4365

Introduced
2/28/24  

Caption

French Lake water quality grant availability extended.

Impact

This bill's passage signifies an ongoing investment in the state's environmental initiatives, specifically focusing on the quality of water resources. By extending the grant availability, the Minnesota legislature emphasizes the importance of addressing water quality issues, which are critical to public health and local ecosystems. The extended timeline also provides Rice County with additional flexibility to ensure that the funds are used effectively and meet the intended goals.

Summary

House File 4365 seeks to extend the availability of funding for a grant initially appropriated for addressing water quality concerns at French Lake in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill amends an earlier provision in line with environmental sustainability efforts, allowing Rice County more time to utilize the funds allocated for the continued improvement of water quality in the area. The extension until December 31, 2025, highlights the state's commitment to enhancing environmental protections and conditions in local communities.

Contention

While there are no specific points of contention detailed within the available discussions around HF4365, any environmental funding bills can bring forth discussions on allocation priorities and fiscal responsibility. Stakeholders might debate the adequacy of the funding, the efficiency of its intended use, and whether the emphasis should be placed on this specific area compared to other urgent environmental concerns statewide. Nonetheless, the overall sentiment appears supportive of extending resources for essential environmental improvements.

Companion Bills

MN SF4277

Similar To French Lake water quality grant availability extension provision

Previously Filed As

MN SF4277

French Lake water quality grant availability extension provision

MN HF4712

French Lake; water improvement project appropriation extended.

MN HF4810

Lake Alice water-quality project grant extended, and money appropriated.

MN HF5358

Fergus Falls; Lake Alice water-quality project grant extended, funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF5248

Lake Alice water-quality project grant extension and appropriation

MN SF4128

French Lake water improvement project appropriation extension

MN HF4434

Parks and trails fund grant availability extended, and money appropriated.

MN SF4589

Twin Lake water-quality project appropriation

MN HF1416

Availability for relocation grants extended.

MN HF1464

Rice County; water quality improvement project funding provided, extending a previous appropriation, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.