Public water and sewer systems authorized to install water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way.

HF 1665 allows public water districts, sewer districts, and combined water-sewer districts to install water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include these entities under existing rules that already permit other utilities (like electric companies) to install infrastructure in public roads. This change removes a specific barrier by adding these districts to the list of authorized entities, requiring them to follow the same notice procedures for construction or repairs as other utility providers. The policy simplifies the process for local water and sewer systems to maintain and upgrade infrastructure within public roads.