The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the water improvements program by expanding the scope of financial assistance available to qualified owners of residential real property. Specifically, it would allow for the provision of financial assistance for water hauling for water delivery, in addition to the existing provisions for improvements to drinking water wells and water delivery systems. This change is marked by the insertion of the phrase "water hauling for water delivery or" into the current statute.

Additionally, the bill would modify the restrictions on how grant recipients can use the funds. Currently, grant monies are limited to deepening existing drinking water wells or plumbing for water delivery systems. The new language would allow grant recipients to also use the funds for acquiring or installing storage tanks for receiving and storing water delivered through water hauling. This insertion broadens the permissible uses of grant funds, thereby enhancing the support for water delivery solutions in residential areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-254.09
House Engrossed Version: 11-254.09