This bill appropriates a total of $5,786,308,832 for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with $2,216,363,718 sourced from the general fund. It details specific funding allocations for various sectors, including salaries, behavioral health, and public health, while introducing a new "extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund" to support housing for individuals with disabilities. The bill also provides one-time funding for projects such as technology upgrades and child care support, and emphasizes the establishment of behavioral health facilities that must operate for a minimum of ten years.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code, including provisions for substance use disorder treatment and child care assistance, while allowing for the transfer of appropriation authority within DHHS. It mandates compliance with grant requirements and includes a moratorium on new intermediate care facility beds. The bill also establishes a voucher system for substance use disorder treatment and outlines funding for behavioral health clinics, while promoting collaboration among state agencies to assess housing availability for those needing extraordinary health care support.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05, 50-36-03
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Mathern: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05, 50-36-03
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05, 50-36-03
Enrollment: 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, 50-33-05, 50-36-03