New drinking water system bond issue and appropriation to serve the East Range Water System and its member communities

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $5 million in bonds to fund a new drinking water system for the East Range Water System and its member communities in Minnesota. It appropriates $5 million from bond proceeds to the Public Facilities Authority, which will provide a grant to the East Range Water Board to acquire property and construct the system. The funds will cover the costs of building, furnishing, and equipping the new water system. The bill directly affects residents served by the East Range Water System and its member communities.