The bill establishes the Reclamation and Development Grants Program, appropriating funds to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for various reclamation and development projects. It allocates $750,000 for planning grants and $5,523,260 for grants to political subdivisions and local governments for specific projects during the biennium starting July 1, 2025. The bill prioritizes grant applicants and projects, with a detailed list of funded projects and their respective amounts, including significant projects like the Upper Little Blackfoot Watershed Mine Reclamation Project and upgrades to the Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex Water Treatment Plant.

Additionally, the bill sets forth conditions for grant disbursement, requiring grant recipients to have an approved scope of work, budget, and project management plan. It also stipulates that recipients must document matching funds and comply with auditing and reporting requirements. The bill includes provisions for coordination with other funding sources and ensures that if any funds remain unspent, they may be redirected to other eligible projects. The effective date for the implementation of this act is July 1, 2025.