The bill amends and reenacts section 48-10-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which outlines the powers and duties of the capitol grounds planning commission. Key changes include the commission's responsibility to confer with the state council on the arts regarding the artistic value of monuments and works of art on the capitol grounds. The commission is also tasked with developing long-term plans for the capitol grounds and has exclusive authority to accept or reject gifts for exterior placement or improvements. Notably, the commission's approval is required for the basic style, exterior construction, and physical and aesthetic features of public interior areas of any structures on the grounds.

Additionally, the bill expands the commission's advisory role to include the nonpublic interior areas of all buildings on the capitol grounds, requiring their consultation for major interior changes and the purchase of furniture or fixtures in public areas. The commission is now authorized to receive reports on new facility construction and remodeling projects exceeding five million dollars, with the exception of facilities operated by the state board of higher education or the national guard. These amendments aim to enhance the commission's oversight and ensure the aesthetic integrity of the capitol grounds.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 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
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 48-10-03
Enrollment: 48-10-03
INTRODUCED: 48-10-03