The bill proposes an appropriation of $221,993 from the state water commissioner fund to the Department of Water Resources. This funding is designated for one-time grants aimed at reimbursing residents for legal fees incurred from watershed lawsuits that are adjudicated by the North Dakota Supreme Court. The financial support is intended to cover the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.

This initiative reflects the state's commitment to assist residents who engage in legal actions related to watershed issues, thereby promoting fair access to legal representation in significant environmental matters. The bill does not include any deletions or modifications to existing legal language.