This bill appropriates a total of $30 million to the Department of Environmental Services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, specifically for eligible wastewater infrastructure projects. The funding is divided into two non-lapsing appropriations of $15 million each year, which will be used to make payments to communities for both new awards and for projects that have already received state aid grant funding. The bill stipulates that any remaining funds not utilized for existing grants may be allocated for new grants, ensuring that the financial resources are effectively utilized for wastewater infrastructure improvements.

The bill also includes a provision that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. It does not authorize any new positions and has an indeterminable fiscal impact on local revenues and expenditures, as the actual costs will depend on the specific projects funded and their repayment terms. The appropriations are sourced from the General Fund, and while the bill outlines the funding for the upcoming biennium, it notes that the state aid grant payments for the projects will extend over a period of twenty years or more.