The bill establishes a grant program aimed at replacing lead drinking water service lines in Minnesota, addressing public health concerns associated with lead exposure. 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 bill also introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, which outlines definitions, eligible recipients for grants, and the eligible uses of grant funds, such as removing and replacing lead service lines and providing information to residents about the benefits of these actions.

Additionally, the bill sets a goal for the state to remove all lead service lines in public drinking water systems by 2033 and appropriates $240 million from the general fund for this purpose. It includes provisions for reporting on the program's operation, prioritizing grant applications based on public health needs, and ensuring that laborers on funded projects are paid prevailing wages. The bill also modifies loan conditions for projects related to lead service line replacement, allowing for zero percent interest loans with specific repayment terms. Overall, the legislation aims to improve drinking water safety and public health by addressing the risks associated with lead in water systems.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
2nd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
3rd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
4th Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
5th Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
1st Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
2nd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
3rd Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081
4th Engrossment: 144.383, 446A.081