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 outlines 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 projects for individuals with disabilities. The bill also provides one-time funding for technology upgrades, child care support, and behavioral health facility grants, and emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to enhance housing accessibility for those with extraordinary medical needs.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code, allowing for the establishment of a voucher system for substance use disorder treatment and mandating studies on various health services. It includes provisions for the transfer of appropriation authority within DHHS, a report on salary statuses, and the creation of a task force to review juvenile justice diversion services. The legislation aims to improve health and human services infrastructure in North Dakota while ensuring compliance with funding requirements and enhancing support for vulnerable populations.

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