The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the water improvements program by allowing individuals to make gifts, grants, or donations specifically for the purpose of providing financial assistance to qualified owners of residential real property for water hauling for water delivery. This addition expands the scope of the program beyond just improvements to existing drinking water wells and water delivery systems.

Furthermore, the bill would also 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 recipients to also use the funds for acquiring or installing storage tanks for receiving and storing water delivered through water hauling, thereby enhancing the utility of the grants provided under the program.

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