This bill proposes updates to the existing statutes regarding the Water Conservation Grant Fund by introducing new requirements for eligible entities applying for grants. Under the current law, an eligible entity may apply for grants from the fund for water conservation programs or projects. The bill adds a requirement that any eligible entity receiving water from a multi-county water conservation district must disclose specific information in their grant application, including projected water savings, the source of the water to be saved (whether groundwater or surface water), and the entity's plan for the saved water.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "eligible entity" to align with existing statutes and mandates that the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority adopt rules for implementing these changes within ninety days of the act's effective date. The bill also makes minor technical adjustments, such as changing "nongovernment" to "nongovernmental" in the context of organizations eligible to apply for grants. Overall, these updates aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the grant application process for water conservation initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-1333
House Engrossed Version: 49-1333