This bill proposes an appropriation for the attorney general's office to cover expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a detailed budget allocation for various expenses, such as salaries, operating costs, and grants, totaling approximately $118.5 million. Notably, the bill introduces a new chapter to the North Dakota Century Code that establishes an electronic smoking device directory, a manufacturing fee for electronic smoking devices, and the creation of an electronic smoking fund. The attorney general is tasked with maintaining this directory and ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding electronic smoking devices.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to witness compensation and the salary of the attorney general, increasing the annual salary to $192,079 through June 30, 2026, and to $197,841 thereafter. It also includes provisions for human trafficking victim grants, forensic nurse examiner grants, and a program for retired law enforcement dogs. The bill allows for the transfer of funds from the charitable gaming operating fund to support the attorney general's operating expenses and outlines the requirements for reporting on the use of these funds. An emergency declaration is included for certain provisions, emphasizing the urgency of the bill's implementation.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Nathe: 31-01-16, 54-12-11
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 31-01-16, 54-12-11