AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

Bill section number changed from 25.0187.01000 to 25.0187.02000 to reflect legislative processing status.

Extension service funding increased from $59.5 million to $60.4 million with an additional $944,303 in enhancements.

Main Research Center funding increased from $116.1 million to $132.6 million with $16.4 million in enhancements.

Northern Crops Institute funding increased from $5.7 million to $7.4 million with $1.5 million in enhancements.

Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute funding increased from $24.8 million to $25.6 million with $522,000 in enhancements.

Branch Research Centers funding increased from $40.6 million to $43.2 million with $2.5 million in enhancements.

Agronomy Seed Farm funding increased from $1.6 million to $1.7 million with $39,931 in enhancements.

Full-time equivalent positions were added or increased across multiple programs, with the Main Research Center gaining 6.08 new positions.