An act relating to flood protection and climate resilience infrastructure and financing

This bill creates a new Climate Infrastructure and Resilience Fund to provide loans and financing for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and protect against flooding. The fund will be managed by a board including state officials and appointed representatives, with money drawn from state cash balances, donations, and future legislative appropriations. It also adjusts how the Clean Water Fund distributes money, prioritizing projects that improve water quality, build climate resilience, and support ecological health. Additionally, the bill authorizes new staff positions across several state agencies to administer these programs and requires clean water service providers to prioritize projects that create climate-resilient communities.