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MN HF4736
Bill
Status
3/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rick Hansen
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AI Summary
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Requires rulemaking for wastewater treatment projects to include climate resiliency and greenhouse gas emission reduction as priority ranking criteria for financial assistance.
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Requires rulemaking for drinking water supply system projects to assign priority points for projects addressing climate resiliency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Establishes interim requirements for Pollution Control Agency and Department of Health to provide climate and emissions recommendations to Public Facilities Authority until permanent rules are adopted.
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Appropriates $2,335,000 in fiscal year 2023 to Metropolitan Council for grants to replace privately owned residential lead service lines in disadvantaged census tracts, with prevailing wage requirements for workers.
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Modifies water infrastructure grant eligibility criteria to prioritize projects in areas meeting at least three social vulnerability indicators including poverty rates, health vulnerability index, household income, housing vacancy, or SNAP benefit recipients.
Legislative Description
Wastewater and water supply project climate issue rulemaking required, water infrastructure funding program modified, lead service line replacement provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Capital Investment
4/8/2022