Providing additional requirements for applications to the water technical assistance fund and the water projects grant fund, including the requirement that applicants demonstrate the availability of a 25-year water supply, prohibiting grants for issues related to water rights that are impaired by another other water right, prioritizing applications based on various criteria and mandating annual submissions on September 15.

SB 317 requires municipalities and water districts in Kansas applying for the state's Water Technical Assistance Fund or Water Projects Grant Fund to demonstrate a 25-year water supply or prove their project will extend the supply beyond 25 years. It prohibits grants for projects addressing water rights conflicts and prioritizes applications based on public health needs, resource management, population trends, funding sources, regional cooperation, and weather resiliency. Applicants must submit annual requests by September 15, and grants may be revoked if requirements aren't met. The bill directly affects entities seeking state funding for water infrastructure projects, including small municipalities (under 2,000 residents) prioritized for full grants.