Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota House of Representatives Appropriation Committee on an 18-2 vote, has passed House Bill 1269, that would allow funding for Stutsman Rural Water District’s planned expansion, between Woodworth and Streeter.

The House Bill was sponsored by committee member, District 29 Republican Representative Chet Pollert, of Carrington.

Representatives from Grand Forks, and Bismarck voted against the measure, which contains $9.97 million in grants for SRWD.

Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen has testified that she could not support the bill, without language to facilitate territory transfers from rural water groups to cities.