Bill > HB1193

This bill provides a $3,500,000 appropriation from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to the Attorney General for a peace officer and correctional officer appreciation grant program for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding will be distributed proportionally to city and county law enforcement agencies based on their number of licensed peace and correctional officers, with at least $750,000 specifically reserved for agencies employing ten or fewer law enforcement personnel. The grants can be used for two primary purposes: providing retention bonuses to current law enforcement and correctional officers, and paying tuition and fees for law enforcement trainees. During the 2025-26 interim, the Attorney General is required to report to the Legislative Management about the grant program, including details on the number of grants, average bonus amounts, and overall program outcomes. The bill specifies that this funding is considered a one-time appropriation, meaning it is not expected to be a recurring annual expense.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1193.html