This bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $221,993 from the state water commissioner fund to the Department of Water Resources. The allocated funds are intended to provide grants that will reimburse residents for legal fees incurred in watershed lawsuits that are adjudicated by the North Dakota Supreme Court. The funding is designated for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting residents involved in legal disputes related to watershed management, thereby facilitating access to justice in environmental matters. This financial assistance aims to alleviate the burden of legal costs for individuals affected by such lawsuits, promoting fair participation in the legal process.