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 granted the authority to approve or disapprove the basic style, exterior construction, and physical and aesthetic features of public interior areas of any structures on the grounds. Additionally, the commission has exclusive authority to accept or reject gifts for exterior placement or improvements on the capitol grounds, with any monetary gifts being deposited into the capitol building fund for ongoing appropriations.

Further amendments specify that the commission must be consulted on major interior changes and the purchase of furniture or fixtures in public areas. The commission is also tasked with receiving reports on new facility construction and remodeling projects exceeding five million dollars, although it will not receive reports on facilities operated by the state board of higher education or the national guard. These changes aim to enhance the commission's oversight and involvement in the planning and aesthetic development 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