The bill establishes a grant program aimed at replacing lead drinking water service lines in Minnesota, with a target completion date of 2033. It amends existing statutes to enhance the authority of the Commissioner of Health, including the requirement to maintain an asset management database for community public water supply systems and ensure public access to lead service line inventory data. The program will provide grants to various eligible recipients, including community public water suppliers and municipalities, to cover costs associated with the removal and replacement of lead service lines. The bill also outlines grant priorities, requiring applicants to submit plans that prioritize areas with the highest health risks, particularly those affecting children and low-income communities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for reporting on the program's progress, mandates the payment of prevailing wages for laborers involved in the projects, and allows for a portion of the appropriated funds to be used for mapping and inventory activities related to lead service lines. It appropriates $120 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to support the grant program, with funds available until June 30, 2033. The bill also introduces specific loan conditions for projects replacing lead service lines, including zero percent interest rates and a maximum loan term of ten years.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
2nd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
3rd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
1st Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
2nd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
3rd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081