This bill appropriates $2,188,735 from the general fund of the North Dakota state treasury to the Adjutant General for loan repayment related to disaster costs, specifically in response to unlawful activities associated with the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The funding is designated for the period beginning with the effective date of the Act and ending on June 30, 2025.

Additionally, the bill expresses the legislative intent for the Attorney General to seek federal reimbursement for the costs incurred during the response to these unlawful activities. It specifies that these reimbursements should be used to repay loans from the Bank of North Dakota that were authorized to cover the expenses related to the situation. The bill also clarifies that while the provisions of section 54-16-13 apply to the loans, emergency commission approval is not required. Furthermore, the Act is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity.