Bill > SB2020

This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for North Dakota State University's agricultural research and extension services for the 2025-2027 biennium, allocating funds to six key entities: the NDSU Extension Service, Northern Crops Institute, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Main Research Center, Branch Research Centers, and Agronomy Seed Farm. The total appropriation is approximately $285.7 million, with $128.8 million coming from the general fund and $157 million from other funding sources. The bill includes specific funding allocations for each entity, with notable increases in base-level funding and provisions for one-time expenditures such as equipment storage sheds, research site improvements, and facility renovations. The legislation also allows for flexibility in fund transfers, permits spending of additional income from grants or donations, and provides special provisions for mineral rights income at certain research centers. Additionally, the bill includes exemptions for unexpended appropriations and allows for adjustments to full-time equivalent positions, with the requirement that all positions remain separate from North Dakota State University. The bill declares a $6 million appropriation for a swine facility renovation as an emergency measure, emphasizing its immediate importance.