Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4041

Introduced
3/2/26  

Caption

Clean water bond issue and appropriation

Impact

The proposed appropriations directly impact state laws regarding environmental management and municipal funding opportunities. By designating significant financial resources for clean water initiatives, the bill seeks to address pressing issues related to water quality and infrastructure. The allocation of funds towards emerging contaminants shows a proactive approach to public health and environmental sustainability, potentially setting a precedent for future environmental legislation in Minnesota.

Summary

SF4041 is a legislative proposal focusing on clean water infrastructure and capital investment within the state of Minnesota. The bill appropriates a total of $225,000,000 from bond proceeds to support various initiatives aimed at improving clean water access and quality. Key allocations within the bill include funding for emerging contaminants grants, state matching for revolving loan funds, and specific programs designed to help municipalities improve their water infrastructure.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its focus on essential infrastructure and health, there could be points of contention regarding the sourcing of the bond funds and the efficiency of the proposed spending. Critics may raise concerns about the long-term fiscal implications of bond issuance, as well as the effectiveness of government-managed funds in addressing local water issues. Additionally, the balance of state versus local investment priorities could become a topic of debate among legislators and constituents.

Companion Bills

MN HF3891

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

Previously Filed As

MN HF3891

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

MN HF724

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

MN SF3056

Capital improvement bond issuance and appropriation

MN SF862

Water infrastructure funding program modifications provisions, point source implementation grant program modifications provisions, emerging contaminants grant program establishment and bond issuance and appropriation

MN SF21

Omnibus Capital Investment bonds issued

MN SF359

Manchester clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

MN SF1467

Ramsey clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

MN SF218

Waseca clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

MN SF3620

Lonsdale clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

MN SF1185

Brooklyn Park clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

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

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 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.