The bill provides an appropriation for the Department of Environmental Quality in North Dakota, covering the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It allocates a total of $132,015,373, which includes base level enhancements for salaries, operating expenses, capital assets, and grants. Notably, the bill introduces a new "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specifies one-time funding for various projects, including moving to a new chemistry laboratory and equipment for an emerging contaminants program. The bill also outlines limitations on the use of funds from a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 23.1-13-16 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding inspection fees for motor vehicle fuels. It establishes that the inspection fees collected will now be deposited into the Department of Environmental Quality operating fund, rather than the general fund, and specifies that these funds must be used for the state fuel inspection program, subject to legislative appropriations. This change aims to ensure that the revenue generated from inspection fees directly supports the relevant environmental programs.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Davison: 23.1-13-16
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23.1-13-16
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 23.1-13-16
Enrollment: 23.1-13-16