North Dakota HB1577: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 and a new subsection to section 23.1-07-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

What the bill says

An act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 and a new subsection to section 23.1-07-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

From the enrolled text, May 1, 2025:

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 and a new subsection to section 23.1-07-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency. SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 23.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Wastewater infrastructure grant program. 1. The department shall award wastewater infrastructure grants to eligible entities identified in subsection 2 to upgrade, replace, or construct infrastructure for a wastewater collection system, wastewater disposal system, or wastewater treatment plant. 2. Cities, counties, townships, water resource districts, recreation service districts, and water districts operating wastewater systems in the state may receive a grant under this section for an eligible project, subject to the availability of funds. 3. In awarding wastewater infrastructure grants to eligible entities, the department shall prioritize eligible entities that: a. Have experienced a reduction in previously approved federal funds or federal assistance related to wastewater infrastructure projects; and b. Are prepared to begin the wastewater infrastructure project upon receipt of the grants. 4. An eligible wastewater system must be in compliance with current …