Groundwater management areas and comprehensive planning provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund for groundwater management activities in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, $1 million is allocated to the Metropolitan Council to develop a comprehensive plan for communities in the White Bear Lake area, as required under existing law. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2028, and directly supports local groundwater planning efforts in that region. It does not create new regulations but provides targeted financial resources for a defined planning project.