This bill appropriates funds for the protection and advocacy project in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation amounts to $8,570,241, which includes $8,208,330 for protection and advocacy operations and $361,911 for a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool. The general fund contribution is set at $3,822,953 after accounting for other funds, which total $4,747,288. The bill also establishes a new FTE position, increasing the total from 28.50 to 29.50.

Additionally, the bill outlines one-time funding items that are not included in the base budget for the 2027-29 biennium, specifically $19,288 for accrued leave payments. It also includes a provision that restricts the protection and advocacy project from spending funds from the new and vacant FTE pool unless a transfer request is made to the office of management and budget. This ensures that the funds are allocated appropriately and reported to the appropriations committees of the seventieth legislative assembly.