Bill > HB1524

This bill establishes a new section in North Dakota law that allows the state's Department of Commerce to award grants to regional planning councils to support local and regional implementation of state-authorized programs. These programs may include housing, regional workforce development, rural catalyst initiatives, local food and grocery programs, and other state-authorized efforts. The grants can be used to support program implementation, resource development, and efforts to attract and leverage public or private investment in local and regional areas of the state. The grants are subject to legislative appropriations, meaning the funding will be determined by the state legislature during the budgeting process. Regional planning councils are local organizations that help coordinate economic development, infrastructure, and community planning across multiple jurisdictions in a specific geographic region.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1524.html