HB 6041 Summary

• Appropriates $50,000,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 to reimburse customers of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) for increased sewer and water charges resulting from Highland Park bad debt expense.

• Directs GLWA to distribute funds to affected customers, with pro rata distribution if insufficient funds exist to fully reimburse all customers.

• Designates appropriation as a work project with unexpended funds carrying forward without lapsing until project completion by September 30, 2026.

• Establishes that total state spending from state sources under this bill is $50,000,000, all to be paid to local units of government, and subjects appropriations to the Management and Budget Act.