This bill provides an appropriation for the state historical society to cover expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total funding amount of $114,226,907, with significant allocations for salaries, operating expenses, capital assets, and grants. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and allocates $2,000,000 for the America 250th celebration. Additionally, it specifies a one-time funding report requirement for the seventieth legislative assembly, detailing various projects and their associated costs, including temporary staff salaries, repatriation compliance costs, and military gallery expansion.

The bill also amends section 55-01-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, granting the state historical society jurisdiction over public displays and museum content for the military gallery at the North Dakota heritage center, in consultation with the adjutant general. It establishes a requirement for a memorandum of agreement between the society and the adjutant general regarding policies on these displays. Furthermore, it allows for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the heritage center during private events. An emergency declaration is included to expedite funding for the military gallery expansion project and the repayment of a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 55-01-02.1
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 55-01-02.1
Enrollment: 55-01-02.1