This bill appropriates funds for the North Dakota Highway Patrol for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation amounts to $84,039,630, which includes $68,085,546 in base funding and $15,954,084 in enhancements. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for a "New and vacant FTE pool" with an appropriation of $2,445,122, and specifies that the highway patrol may not spend these funds directly but can request transfers to the main highway patrol line item. Additionally, the bill outlines one-time funding items totaling $5,076,000 for various operational needs, including motor pool costs and equipment replacements.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for payments to highway patrol officers, allowing them to receive up to $200 per month for travel-related expenses, which will be paid similarly to their salaries without the need for receipts. It also details the inclusion of funds from various sources, such as the strategic investment and improvements fund and the state highway tax distribution fund, to support the highway patrol's expenses during the specified biennium. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the operational capacity and financial support for the highway patrol while ensuring accountability in the use of appropriated funds.