Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.

HB 3010 establishes a state program to provide financial grants for rural counties to rebuild critical infrastructure damaged by disasters declared by the governor. It targets counties with populations under 100,000, gross domestic product below $2 billion, poverty rates exceeding 15%, and located in a declared disaster area. The program covers repairs to roads, public schools, hospitals, water treatment facilities, wastewater systems, and airport infrastructure. Grants will be administered by the state division to help these communities restore essential services after disasters.