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, including $19,288 for accrued leave payments, which are not part of the entity's base budget for the 2027-29 biennium. The protection and advocacy project is restricted from spending funds from the new and vacant FTE pool but may request a transfer of those funds to the operations line item. This structure aims to ensure proper funding and oversight for the protection and advocacy project while maintaining accountability to the legislative assembly.