This bill appropriates funds from the general fund of the state treasury to various state departments and institutions in North Dakota for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2025. Notable appropriations include $50,000 for the Office of the Governor, $3,000,000 for the Attorney General's statewide litigation funding pool, and $30,000,000 for the Department of Public Instruction for grants. Additionally, the bill includes significant allocations such as $11,500,000 for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to address excess population costs, and $10,000,000 for the Department of Water Resources for line of credit repayment related to water infrastructure.
The bill also expresses legislative intent regarding cost reimbursements and loan repayments, specifically instructing the Attorney General to seek federal reimbursement for costs incurred due to unlawful activities associated with the Dakota Access Pipeline. These reimbursements are intended to repay loans from the Bank of North Dakota that were used to fund the state's response to these activities. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity for state operations.