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HF 2819

Red Lake Reservation wastewater infrastructure funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bidal Duran and 5 co-sponsors

HF 2819 provides state funding to plan, build, or rehabilitate wastewater infrastructure on the Red Lake Reservation to improve public health and environmental quality.

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Bill Summary · HF 2819

Summary of HF 2819 (2025-2026) — Red Lake Reservation wastewater infrastructure funding provided, and money appropriated

Purpose and intent

HF 2819 seeks to authorize and appropriate state funding for wastewater infrastructure on the Red Lake Reservation. The bill is designed to support the improvement, expansion, or construction of wastewater facilities to serve Red Lake Nation communities, addressing infrastructure needs and potential environmental and public health concerns associated with inadequate wastewater systems.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authorization and funding: The bill provides targeted funding for wastewater infrastructure on the Red Lake Reservation. It specifies the amount of money to be appropriated and the intended use of those funds for project development, construction, or rehabilitation.
  • Project scope (implied): Although not detailed in the summary provided, bills of this nature typically define eligible activities such as:
    • Construction or modernization of wastewater treatment facilities
    • Sewer collection and conveyance upgrades
    • On-site or decentralized wastewater solutions where appropriate
    • Related environmental monitoring and project administration
  • Administration and oversight (implied): Provisions commonly include state agency administration of funds (likely through a Minnesota state agency overseeing environment, natural resources, or housing) and reporting or compliance requirements to ensure proper use of funds.
  • Targeted beneficiary: The primary beneficiary is the Red Lake Reservation community, with potential spillover benefits to public health, environmental quality, and local economic development.

Affected parties

  • Red Lake Nation and residents: Direct beneficiaries through improved wastewater services.
  • State government: The agency designated to administer and oversee the funding and project delivery.
  • Local partners and contractors: Entities involved in planning, design, and construction of wastewater infrastructure projects on or near the reservation.
  • Taxpayers and environmental stakeholders: Indirectly affected through state investment in infrastructure and associated environmental protections.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductions and readings: HF 2819 was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee (as of March 26, 2025). This indicates the bill will follow the capital investment (bonding) process.
  • Sponsor and co-sponsor activity:
    • Primary sponsor and multiple co-sponsors added over 2025-2026, signaling bipartisan or cross-party interest.
    • Co-sponsors include Alex Falconer, Heather Keeler, Bidal Duran, Peter Fischer, Sydney Jordan, and Zack Stephenson.
  • Next steps (typical for this type of bill):
    • Committee review by the Capital Investment committee, including hearings and potential amendments.
    • Legislative debate, potential amendments, and vote in the House.
    • If passed, reconciliation with the Senate version (if applicable) and final enactment.
    • Signing by the governor to become law, or veto and potential override.

Observations and considerations

  • The summary provided does not include the specific dollar amount(s) or project details. The impact will depend on the total appropriation, eligible activities, and the timeline for project completion.
  • As a capital investment measure, the bill’s effectiveness will hinge on implementation milestones, match requirements (if any), and coordination with Red Lake Nation.

If you have access to the bill’s fiscal note or text, I can refine this summary with exact appropriation figures, eligible project criteria, funding terms, and reporting requirements.

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

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