The proposed amendments to House Bill No. aim to enhance the powers and duties of the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission and establish a new Facility Construction Committee. The bill amends Section 48-10-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, allowing the commission to approve the physical and aesthetic features of public interior areas of buildings on the capitol grounds, in addition to its existing responsibilities regarding exterior construction and placement of items. The commission is also tasked with advising on nonpublic interior areas and must be consulted for major interior changes and the purchase of furniture or fixtures.

Additionally, the bill creates a Facility Construction Committee, which will be appointed by the legislative management and will consist of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ensuring representation from minority factions. This committee will review new facility construction and remodeling projects exceeding two million dollars, providing objective information to the legislative assembly and input to state agencies. The committee will also be responsible for reporting its findings and recommendations regarding construction projects to both the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission and the legislative management.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 48-10-03
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 48-10-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 48-10-03
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 48-10-03
PREFILED: 48-10-03