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 projects for individuals with disabilities. The bill also includes one-time funding for technology upgrades, child care support, and behavioral health facilities, alongside a community cultural center programming grant and funding for juvenile justice diversion services.

In addition to funding allocations, the bill amends existing laws related to DHHS property leases, substance use disorder treatment programs, and child care assistance. It mandates the DHHS to report on salaries, vacant positions, and the use of one-time funding, while establishing a task force to review juvenile justice services. The bill emphasizes maintaining consistent reimbursement rates for healthcare providers and includes a moratorium on new licensed intermediate care facility beds. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance health services, support vulnerable populations, and improve the infrastructure for health and human services in North Dakota.

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