Bill
SF 924
Authorizes state funds for a Rice County water quality project and extends an earlier appropriation to ensure ongoing improvements to local water quality.
SF 924 — Rice County water quality improvement project appropriation and extension of a previous appropriation for that purpose
Overview
- Purpose: To appropriate funds for a water quality improvement project in Rice County and to extend a prior appropriation used for that purpose.
- Jurisdiction/Committee: Referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee.
- Introduction date: February 3, 2025.
- Companion bill: HF 1464.
What the bill does (main purpose)
- Creates or continues state support for a Rice County water quality improvement project.
- Extends the term or authority of a previously appropriated funding for that same purpose, ensuring ongoing or renewed support for the project.
- The bill’s objective is to improve water quality within Rice County, aligning with broader state goals on water resources, pollution control, and watershed health.
Key provisions (as presented in summary form)
- Appropriation for a Rice County water quality project: The bill would authorize a specific appropriation to fund the project. The exact funding amount, eligible uses, and any conditions would be specified in the bill text.
- Extension of a prior appropriation: The bill would extend the duration, scope, or terms of an earlier allocation tied to the same project, allowing continued use of funds or authorized activities beyond the previous deadline.
- Administration and oversight: As with typical environmental appropriations, the bill would designate the administering agency (likely one of Minnesota’s environmental or water agencies) and outline reporting or compliance requirements. The precise agency, timelines, and reporting details would be defined in the enacted bill.
- Eligible activities: While not listed here, eligible activities typically include projects such as pollution control investments, sewer and stormwater infrastructure improvements, agricultural runoff interventions, nonpoint source pollution controls, and related watershed management actions within Rice County.
Who is affected
- Rice County and local project sponsors (e.g., county government, watershed districts, municipalities within Rice County) poised to implement or continue the water quality improvements.
- Minnesota state agencies responsible for environmental funding and oversight (subject to the bill’s specified administration).
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Status: Introduced and filed in the Senate on February 3, 2025; referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy.
- Next steps: The bill would undergo committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate. A companion House bill (HF 1464) exists and would move through the House with related language.
Notes
- Specific dollar amounts, project scope, eligible uses, and reporting requirements will be defined in the bill text. Readers interested in exact figures and timelines should consult the bill’s official text and fiscal note once available.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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