This bill proposes an appropriation for the state historical society to cover its expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation amounts to $23,034,613, which includes specific allocations for salaries and wages, operating expenses, capital assets, grants, and cultural heritage grants. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for cultural heritage grants amounting to $500,000 and specifies that $2,434,264 will come from other funds, resulting in a total general fund appropriation of $20,600,349. The number of full-time equivalent positions remains unchanged at 83.50.

Additionally, the bill appropriates all fees collected by the state historical society and deposited in a revolving fund for the same biennium, as well as all gifts, grants, and donations received by the society. These appropriations are intended to support the society's operations as outlined in the relevant sections of North Dakota law.