Increases grant amounts for cesspool upgrades and appropriates funds for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project.

This bill increases the maximum grant amount for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project and appropriates funds for the project. It also amends the eligibility criteria for the grant, requiring the cesspool to be located in a priority area and for the owner or lessee to provide a tax return. The department of health must submit a report to the legislature on the pilot grant project, including any findings and recommendations, and any proposed legislation. The bill also establishes two full-time equivalent positions within the department of health.

Increases grant amounts for cesspool upgrades and appropriates funds for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project.

This bill increases the maximum grant amount for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project and appropriates funds for the project. It also amends the eligibility criteria for the grant, requiring the cesspool to be located in a priority area and for the owner or lessee to provide a tax return. The department of health must submit a report to the legislature on the pilot grant project, including any findings and recommendations, and any proposed legislation. The bill also establishes two full-time equivalent positions within the department of health.