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US HB8006
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Fedorchak
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AI Summary
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Authorizes $637 million (indexed for inflation) for North Dakota municipal, rural, and industrial water projects: $120 million for Northwest Area Water Supply Biota Water Treatment Plant, $404 million for Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project, $50 million for Southwest Pipeline Project, and $63 million for rural water district expansions
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Authorizes $743 million (indexed for inflation) for tribal rural water systems: up to $118 million for Spirit Lake, $275 million for Three Affiliated Tribes at Fort Berthold, $240 million for Standing Rock, $98 million for Turtle Mountain, and $12 million for Lake Traverse feasibility study and construction
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Permits up to 50% transfer of funds between the four specified state/municipal water projects to address changing construction needs
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Requires final engineering reports for Southwest Pipeline, rural water district, and tribal water system projects within 2 years of enactment to determine project scope and necessary features
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Increases Natural Resources Trust authorization to $75 million and expands funding sources to include the newly authorized state and tribal water project appropriations
Legislative Description
Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
Transportation and public works
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
3/19/2026