Bill > HB1252

This bill amends the existing North Dakota law regarding the tribal health care coordination fund by clarifying the terms under which tribal governments can receive and use money from the fund. The fund will continue to provide financial support to tribal governments, with distributions proportional to federal funding received for care coordination services. Tribes receiving funds must use the money for the ten essential public health services identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and for developing or enhancing community health representative programs. The bill removes previous language that limited capital construction spending and requires tribes to submit annual reports and biennial audit reports conducted by an independent certified public accountant detailing how the funds were used. If a tribal government fails to submit required reports or uses the funds improperly, the department can withhold future distributions. The changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in how tribal health care coordination funds are allocated and spent, ensuring that the money directly supports public health initiatives within tribal communities.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1252.html