Bill > SF4137

This bill clarifies existing requirements for water supply planning and reporting within the metropolitan area, specifically amending Minnesota Statutes section 473.1565. It ensures that the Metropolitan Council's planning activities include a comprehensive base of technical information, such as surface and groundwater availability, water demand projections, and impact analyses, and mandates the development and updating of a metropolitan area water supply plan that emphasizes conservation and sustainability. The bill also modifies the composition and appointment process for the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee, adding a Tribal representative and clarifying terms for appointed members, and establishes a Metropolitan Area Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee to provide scientific and engineering expertise, which may also include a Tribal representative. Furthermore, it adjusts reporting requirements to the legislature, removing the requirement for the policy advisory committee to report directly to the Legislative Water Commission and committee chairs, while still ensuring their findings are included in the broader "Minnesota Water Plan."

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4137/