Committee advances bill clarifying grant program rules; proponents cite $469.9 million in leveraged projects

Mar 12, 2025

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.

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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.

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