This bill appropriates funds for various state departments and initiatives in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, including significant allocations for the Department of Commerce, the Attorney General, and the Department of Career and Technical Education. A notable addition is the establishment of grant reporting requirements for the Department of Commerce, along with amendments to existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code, such as renaming the Office of Legal Immigration to the Global Talent Office. The bill outlines specific appropriations, including $101.5 million for grants and $7 million for workforce programs, and introduces provisions for matching funds and a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota to support the North Dakota Development Fund.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes workforce development and economic growth by allocating funds for tribally controlled community college grants and establishing a special fund for uncrewed aircraft systems. It mandates the creation of a statewide nonprofit development corporation to support primary sector businesses and introduces new reporting requirements for grant programs to ensure transparency. Key amendments include the establishment of the Global Talent Office to assist in recruiting foreign labor and a semiannual reporting requirement for monitoring talent supply and demand. Overall, the bill aims to enhance economic development and workforce initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 54-60-31
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-60-31
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee: 10-30.5-02, 54-58-03, 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, 54-60-31
25.0185.02015 : 10-30.5-02, 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, 54-60-31
25.0185.02016 : 10-30.5-02, 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, 54-60-31
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 10-30.5-02, 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, 54-60-31
Enrollment: 10-30.5-02, 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, 54-60-31