Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.

HB 3915 expands the types of projects eligible for state flood infrastructure funding by revising the definition of "flood project" in the Water Code. It explicitly includes planning/design work, regulatory approval efforts, structural infrastructure construction, nature-based nonstructural projects (like natural flood barriers), and multi-purpose projects that both manage floodwater and create new water supply sources. This change directly affects local governments and communities seeking financial assistance for flood control initiatives. The bill, pending passage, would take effect September 1, 2025, if approved.