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HF 1665

Public water and sewer systems authorized to install water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Schomacker

Summary of HF 1665: Authorizing Public Water and Sewer Systems to Install Pipelines in Road Rights-of-Way OverviewHF 1665 is a bill that would allow public water and sewer systems

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations
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Bill Summary · HF 1665

Summary of HF 1665: Authorizing Public Water and Sewer Systems to Install Pipelines in Road Rights-of-Way

Overview

HF 1665 is a bill that would allow public water and sewer systems to install water and sewer pipelines within public road rights-of-way. This legislation is intended to streamline the process for these critical infrastructure projects and reduce barriers that public utilities have faced in the past.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes public water and sewer systems to install, maintain, repair, and replace water and sewer pipelines within the public road right-of-way without requiring additional permits or approvals from the state or local government.
  • Prohibits state or local governments from denying access to the right-of-way for these pipeline projects, provided the work is done in a way that minimizes disruption to the road.
  • Requires public utilities to coordinate with state and local transportation authorities to ensure pipeline installation aligns with planned road construction or maintenance.
  • Grants public utilities the right to access the right-of-way at any time to conduct emergency repairs on water and sewer lines.

Impacts

  • This bill would benefit public water and sewer providers by streamlining the process for installing and maintaining critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • It could reduce project costs and timelines for these utilities, potentially leading to more efficient and affordable services for residents and businesses.
  • Improved access to public rights-of-way may also facilitate the expansion of water and sewer services to underserved areas.
  • State and local transportation agencies would need to coordinate more closely with utilities on right-of-way usage, but the bill aims to minimize disruptions to road networks.

Procedural Details

  • HF 1665 was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on February 27, 2025 and referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations committee.
  • It has a companion bill, SF 2008, which was introduced in the State Senate.
  • If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the provisions of HF 1665 would take effect immediately.

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

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