Red River mediation agreement funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 693 appropriates $350,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to support implementation of the Red River mediation agreement. The commissioner of natural resources will administer grants covering up to 50% of implementation costs for eligible parties. This funding directly supports entities involved in the Red River mediation agreement, which addresses water resource management coordination in the Red River basin.