Bill > SB49

This bill modifies how the Water Development Authority (WDA) can spend money from the Infrastructure Fund, specifically from a sub-account called the Critical Needs and Failing Systems Sub Account, which is designed to address urgent water and wastewater issues. The WDA can now transfer up to $14 million annually into this sub-account, an increase from the previous $12 million limit. Additionally, the bill raises the maximum total project cost for certain projects that can receive funding from this sub-account to $3 million, up from $2 million, with the provision that the recipient can cover up to a 10% overage. Importantly, the bill now allows the WDA to grant money from this sub-account for projects that upgrade water or wastewater facilities to lower maintenance or operational costs, or to reduce water leakage, provided the total project cost is under $300,000. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and resources for critical infrastructure improvements.

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