The bill modifies the requirements for issuing water-use permits to the city of Lake Elmo by amending existing legal language. It specifies that the commissioner must issue permits necessary for the city to construct and operate municipal water supply wells and allows for the amendment of existing permits to increase the authorized volume of water appropriated, aligning it with the city's approved water supply plan.

Additionally, the bill removes previous stipulations that required new and amended permits to include specific water-use conservation and planning measures related to municipal wells near White Bear Lake. It also eliminates the expiration date of June 30, 2027, for this section, making the new provisions effective immediately following final enactment.