This bill amends subsection 3 of section 57-51.1-07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the distribution of funds from the county and township infrastructure fund. The state treasurer is tasked with distributing either thirteen percent of the fund's balance or sixteen million one hundred thousand dollars to non-oil-producing counties for the benefit of their organized and unorganized townships. The bill modifies the distribution method by removing the previous requirement for equal allocation among townships and instead mandates that allocations be proportional to the number of township road miles in each township relative to the total township road miles across all non-oil-producing counties.

Additionally, the bill specifies that township road miles must be based on certifications provided to the state treasurer, ensuring a more accurate and fair distribution of funds. It also clarifies that the allocated funds for organized townships will be paid directly to them by the county treasurer, while funds for unorganized townships will be credited to a special fund for their roads. The previous stipulation that a township must maintain roads to be eligible for funding has been removed, allowing for a broader range of townships to receive financial support.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 57-51.1-07.8
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee: 57-51.1-07.8
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 57-51.1-07.8
Enrollment: 57-51.1-07.8
INTRODUCED: 57-51.1-07.8