This bill amends the appropriations for the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment as outlined in Laws 2025, LB261, section 280. The bill increases the General Fund appropriations for FY2026-27 from $5,593,323 to $43,593,323 and adjusts the total program funding from $94,884,639 to $132,884,639. Additionally, it specifies that for FY2026-27, $38,000,000 in General Funds is allocated for state aid, which is designated for a grant to a first-class city operating a publicly owned wastewater treatment facility facing challenges due to increased industrial wastewater loads.

The bill also includes provisions for the reappropriation of up to $6,000,000 from the unexpended Cash Fund balance for grants to metropolitan utilities districts for lead service line replacements. The original section of the law is repealed, and the bill is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.