Bill > HB1015

This bill provides comprehensive appropriations and financial management guidelines for North Dakota state government for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill includes a total appropriation of $410,186,911, with significant funding allocated to various state agencies and projects, including a notable $300 million for a new state hospital project. Key provisions include establishing a new state facility maintenance fund, authorizing a $100 million line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for the state hospital project, and creating a steering committee to oversee the hospital's design and construction. The bill also provides for state employee compensation adjustments, with average increases of 3% per year, and establishes guidelines for transferring funds between agency budgets. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for transferring funds between different state funds, such as $235.8 million from the social services fund to the human service finance fund, and creates a new mechanism for managing vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across state agencies. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws and repeals certain sections of the North Dakota Century Code.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (H)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1015.html