Relating to the option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.
Relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.
Relating to the establishment of the immigration law clinic at the university of North Dakota school of law; to provide for a report; and to provide an appropriation.
HB 1193 appropriates $8.45 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant program to provide appreciation bonuses to eligible peace and correctional officers. State agencies and local governments (political subdivisions) qualify for reimbursement based on the number of peace officers employed in law enforcement for at least four consecutive years. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation receives direct funding based on its correctional officers' tenure. Funds must be used exclusively to award each eligible officer a salary bonus of up to $6,000 annually, with the Attorney General administering the program in consultation with relevant boards. The program covers the 2025-2027 biennium.
HB 1016 allocates $25.6 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover the 2025-2027 biennium expenses for the Office of the Adjutant General. It specifically funds existing programs including National Guard operations, emergency services, and the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery, with $500,000 designated for armory maintenance and repairs. The bill does not create new policies or affect eligibility but ensures continued funding for these state military and emergency services. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a substantive policy change.
Relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39‑04‑19.2, section 54‑27‑19, subsection 1 of section 57‑43.1‑02, and subsection 1 of section 57‑43.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.
SB 2226 amends existing North Dakota law related to the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents. This commission is responsible for ensuring legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The bill provides an appropriation, meaning it allocates funds to support the commission's operations and services. It also establishes an effective date for these changes to take effect.
HB 1008 provides an appropriation to fund the operational expenses of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The bill also amends existing laws to adjust the salaries of public service commissioners. Additionally, it modifies provisions related to the deposit of special fuels excise taxes and includes authorization for state loans.
HB 1581 allocates $500,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Commerce for tribal tourism grants during the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects tribal governments within North Dakota, allowing them to apply for grants of up to $100,000 each to promote and enhance tourism opportunities on tribal lands. The bill provides a funding mechanism through existing state resources, not new programs, to support tribal economic development. This appropriation requires the Department of Commerce to administer the grants and submit a legislative management report on their use.
Relating to membership of the information technology committee and the information technology operating fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.
