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HF 2314

Lake Alice water quality improvement funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer

Allocates funds to Lake Alice water quality improvements, funding state programs (DNR-aligned) to restore lake conditions for residents, local governments, and watershed groups.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2314

Summary of HF 2314 — Lake Alice water quality improvement funding provided, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 2314 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on March 13, 2025. The bill’s primary focus is to provide funding for Lake Alice water quality improvement and to appropriate money to support related efforts. It is currently at the introduction and first-reading stage and has been referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee. A companion Senate bill is SF 2536.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to authorize funding specifically earmarked for water quality improvement activities related to Lake Alice.
  • It would appropriate funds to support efforts under Minnesota’s natural resources framework, including activities typically overseen by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and related programs addressing lake water quality.
  • By aligning with “Waters-Lakes” and natural resources appropriations, the measure seeks to improve water quality conditions and protect associated environmental and community interests around Lake Alice.

Key Provisions (high-level)

  • Appropriation for Lake Alice water quality improvements.
  • Mechanisms for allocating funds (e.g., to a state agency such as the DNR, or to programs/projects specifically targeting Lake Alice).
  • Potential programmatic elements common to lake restoration funding (subject to amendment): project grants or contracts, eligible activities, timeline for expenditure, reporting requirements, and performance metrics.
  • Language likely to address administration, accountability, and compliance with state grant/contract procedures.

Note: The exact dollar amount, funded programs, recipient entities, and detailed requirements have not been disclosed in the available summary and will be defined through committee amendments and the bill’s full text.

Funding and Appropriations

  • The bill centers on appropriating money to support Lake Alice water quality work.
  • Specific funding levels, source of funds, and disbursement mechanisms are not provided in the current summary and will be clarified in subsequent amendments and the bill text.

Affected Parties

  • Lake Alice watershed residents and property owners.
  • Local governments and watershed management entities involved with Lake Alice.
  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and any state agencies administering lake restoration or water quality programs.
  • Environmental organizations and stakeholders involved in Lake Alice stewardship and monitoring.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 13, 2025.
  • Referred to: Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings and potential amendments, followed by votes in the House; possible companion action in the Senate via SF 2536.

Relationship to Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: SF 2536 (Senate). Tracking both HF 2314 and SF 2536 will show alignment on funding and program design for Lake Alice water quality improvements.

What to Watch

  • Finalized bill text with specific appropriation amounts and eligible uses.
  • Requirements for reporting, milestones, and accountability measures.
  • Eligibility criteria for grants or contracts and any matching funds or local cost-share provisions.
  • Timeline for obligation and expenditure of funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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