This bill proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the industrial commission for a natural gas distribution infrastructure grant program. The funding is designated for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and is intended to support the installation of natural gas distribution infrastructure. The industrial commission is tasked with developing guidelines for the program, which will include eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts. Eligible recipients of the grant funding include political subdivisions, public service commission regulated gas distribution entities, and individuals in cities with populations of no more than ten thousand.

The bill stipulates that grant applicants must provide at least fifty percent in matching funds, with preference given to projects that secure a higher level of matching funds. This funding is classified as a one-time allocation, emphasizing the temporary nature of the financial support for the natural gas infrastructure initiatives.