This bill provides an appropriation for the North Dakota Attorney General's office to cover expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total funding amount of $114,722,230, with $62,918,936 coming from the general fund. Key provisions include adjustments to salaries and wages, operating expenses, and specific funding for various programs such as human trafficking victim grants and forensic nurse examiner grants. The bill also outlines a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool, which allows for the hiring of additional staff, and mandates reporting on the use of one-time funding items.

Several amendments to existing laws are included in the bill. Notably, the salary of the Attorney General is increased to $192,079 through June 30, 2026, and $197,841 thereafter. The bill also modifies witness compensation, allowing for a maximum of $30,000 reimbursement per county per biennium for prosecution witness fees. Additionally, it establishes that program fees for the twenty-four seven sobriety program cannot be waived by a district court judge. The bill further emphasizes the enforcement of the master settlement agreement related to tobacco funds and allows for the retention of certain appropriations into the next biennium.

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
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 31-01-16, 54-12-11, 54-12-30
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 31-01-16, 54-12-11, 54-12-30
Enrollment: 31-01-16, 54-12-11, 54-12-30, 54-27-25