Bill > HB1523

This bill provides a $500,000 appropriation from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, specifically to offer a grant to a ski resort in the state for infrastructure repairs and equipment purchases. The grant funds are designated for addressing damage caused by snow and rain, covering deferred maintenance needs, and purchasing new equipment during the July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 biennium. Importantly, the department can only spend these funds if the ski resort secures matching funds from non-state sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, meaning the ski resort must provide an equivalent amount of funding. The bill is structured as a one-time funding item and is being declared an emergency measure, which typically means it would go into effect immediately upon passage, allowing the ski resort to quickly access the needed funds for repairs and improvements.