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Committee advances bill clarifying grant program rules; proponents cite $469.9 million in leveraged projects
Summary
House Bill 605, which clarifies which grants qualify for a state program and allows cities or counties to apply on behalf of unaffiliated water districts, passed the committee with favorable expression; advocates reported $103 million in matched funding and roughly $469.9 million in total project value to date.
The Appropriations and Revenue Committee advanced House Bill 605 by favorable expression after testimony from program supporters that the measure clarifies eligible grants and application authority.
Representative Josh Bray, who presented the bill, said it "deals with the grant program" and makes technical fixes to clarify eligible grants and the entities that may apply. He explained…
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