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Increased Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects in North Dakota

This Act authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars to complete and expand water supply systems for municipal, rural, and Tribal communities in North Dakota. It includes funding for specific projects such as water treatment plants, pipelines, and distribution systems. New funding amounts will be indexed to account for fluctuations in construction costs.
Key points
Authorization of a total of $687 million for four major water projects, including the Northwest Area Water Supply treatment plant and the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project.
Allocation of $743 million specifically for completing rural water systems within five Indian Reservations (Fort Totten, Fort Berthold, Standing Rock, Turtle Mountain, Lake Traverse).
New funding is indexed to allow for ordinary fluctuations of construction costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4996
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2024-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4996.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorization of a total of $687 million for four major water projects, including the Northwest Area Water Supply treatment plant and the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project.
  • Allocation of $743 million specifically for completing rural water systems within five Indian Reservations (Fort Totten, Fort Berthold, Standing Rock, Turtle Mountain, Lake Traverse).
  • New funding is indexed to allow for ordinary fluctuations of construction costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 637.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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