Bill > HB1024

This bill provides appropriations for various state departments and institutions in North Dakota for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2025, allocating funds from different sources including the general fund, special funds, federal funds, and resources trust fund. The bill specifically allocates funding to several key areas: the Governor's Office ($70,000), Office of Management and Budget ($195,000), Attorney General's Office ($3,050,000 for litigation and witness fees), Department of Public Instruction ($30,000,000 in federal grants), Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ($11,500,000 for excess population costs), Office of the Adjutant General ($6,058,279 for loan interest and repayments), and Department of Water Resources ($10,000,000 for water infrastructure loan fund). The bill also includes legislative intent that the Attorney General seek federal reimbursement for costs related to the Dakota Access Pipeline construction and use those funds to repay Bank of North Dakota loans. Additionally, the bill is declared an emergency measure, which means it takes effect immediately upon passage, and it received strong support in both legislative chambers (75-16 in the House and 45-1 in the Senate).

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (H)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1024.html