AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the highway patrol; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.
What changed between versions
Total Highway Patrol appropriation increased from $81,594,508 to $82,739,508, with base level funding rising from $68,085,546 to $68,085,546 and enhancements increasing from $13,508,962 to $14,653,962.
New one-time funding items added including conductive electronic weapon replacement, emergency operations course resurface, preliminary breath test devices, gun replacement, federal grant authority, and crash assistance position totaling $6,037,000.
Motor pool costs increased from $3,483,000 to $3,983,000, and motor carrier electronic permit fund allocation increased from $2,725,828 to $3,419,828.
New section establishing $200 per month payments to Highway Patrol officers in lieu of meal and expense reimbursement while in travel status within North Dakota.
Highway tax distribution fund transfer amount increased from $12,804,056 to $12,836,056.
New section allocating $3,419,828 from motor carrier electronic permit fund for permit issuance and administrative activities.
New exemption allowing $45,000 from motor carrier electronic permit fund for technology enhancements to remain unexpended and carry forward to 2025-2027 biennium.
New section requiring Highway Patrol to report one-time funding usage to the 70th Legislative Assembly regarding the 2027-29 biennium.