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 a commitment to assist residents involved in legal disputes related to watershed management, thereby promoting equitable access to legal resources. The bill does not include any deletions or modifications to existing legal language, focusing solely on the new appropriation for legal fee reimbursement grants.