The 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 allocation to each township will now be based on the proportion of township road miles relative to the total township road miles in all non-oil-producing counties, rather than an equal distribution among townships.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the amount allocated to organized townships will be paid directly by the county treasurer, while funds for unorganized townships will be credited to a special fund for unorganized township roads. The previous requirement that a township must maintain roads to be eligible for funding has been removed, allowing for a broader distribution of funds. The bill aims to ensure a more equitable and needs-based allocation of resources for township infrastructure.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 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
PREFILED: 57-51.1-07.8