The bill modifies the requirements for issuing water-use permits to the city of Lake Elmo by amending existing legal language. Specifically, it mandates that the commissioner must issue permits necessary for the city to construct and operate municipal water supply wells. Additionally, it allows for the amendment of existing water-use permits to increase the authorized volume of water that may be appropriated, aligning it with the anticipated needs outlined in an approved water supply plan.

Furthermore, the bill removes previous stipulations that required new and amended water-use permits to include specific conservation and planning measures related to municipal wells near White Bear Lake. It also eliminates a provision that set an expiration date for this section, establishing instead that the new regulations will take effect the day following final enactment.