This bill establishes a new wastewater infrastructure grant program under the North Dakota Century Code, specifically creating a section in chapter 23.1-07. The program allows the Department of Environmental Quality to award grants to eligible entities, such as cities, counties, and water districts, for upgrading, replacing, or constructing wastewater infrastructure. The bill outlines specific criteria for grant eligibility, including prioritizing entities that have experienced reductions in federal funding and ensuring that projects comply with current regulations. Additionally, the department is restricted from awarding grants exceeding 60% of a project's total cost and limits communities to one grant per biennium.

Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to borrow up to $9.7 million through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota to fund these grants during the 2025-2027 biennium. It allocates $7.8 million for grants to eligible projects and includes provisions for entities receiving federal funding to remit that funding for credit repayment. The bill also mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to explore the feasibility of establishing a wastewater project fund. Lastly, the bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate importance.