Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3891

Introduced

3/2/26

Refer

3/2/26

Caption

Clean water funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Impact

The passage of HF3891 will impact existing state laws related to capital investments in water infrastructure. It allows for the appropriation of funds specifically directed towards clean water projects, which could lead to enhanced water quality and safety for residents. The funding will also enable municipalities to carry out necessary upgrades and improvements to their water systems, thereby supporting public health and environmental standards. Additionally, the bill’s support for grants and matching funds aims to leverage federal assistance, amplifying the state’s investment in its water infrastructure.

Summary

House File 3891 aims to provide substantial funding for clean water initiatives in Minnesota by appropriating $225 million from the bond proceeds fund. The bill facilitates the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise this amount, which is allocated for various clean water projects and grants. A component of this funding is dedicated to emerging contaminants, an effort to address the growing concern of pollutants affecting water quality. Overall, this bill represents a significant investment in the state’s infrastructure for clean water management.

Contention

While the primary intent of HF3891 is to enhance clean water funding, discussions surrounding the bill may highlight issues of financial management, potential bureaucratic hurdles, and the execution of funded projects. Critics might raise concerns about the allocation of funds and whether the amounts designated for grants sufficiently meet the needs of communities facing water quality challenges. Ongoing debates around government spending and prioritization of infrastructure projects may also surface, as stakeholders evaluate the effectiveness of such substantial appropriations.

Companion Bills

MN SF4041

Similar To Clean water bond issue and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN HF724

Water infrastructure funding program provisions modified, bonds issued, funding provided for clean water, and money appropriated.

MN HF4083

Funding provided for water infrastructure funding program, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2637

Ramsey; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF426

Waseca; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF1942

Brooklyn Park; clean water storage funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3417

Lonsdale; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF449

Manchester; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF1017

Brooklyn Park; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF4041

Clean water bond issue and appropriation

MN HF3049

Palisade; clean water and sanitary sewer system improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB280

PA SB1161

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.