The bill provides an appropriation for the veterans' home in North Dakota, allocating funds for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total funding amount of $31,652,790, with $6,713,108 coming from the general fund. The bill outlines specific allocations for salaries and wages, operating expenses, and capital assets, as well as a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool. Additionally, it allows for one-time funding for building maintenance, resident garages, and equipment, totaling $587,050. The veterans' home is restricted from spending funds from the new and vacant FTE pool but can request transfers to the salaries and wages line item.
Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that permits the veterans' home to provide meals to employees during operational disruptions, either at fair value or free of charge. It also allows for the transfer of up to $600,000 from special funds for operational expenses, with a requirement to notify the legislative council of any transfers. A legislative management study is mandated to assess the usage of veterans' home facilities, focusing on increasing resident census and potential uses for unoccupied space. The bill is declared an emergency measure, particularly concerning the funding for resident garages and storage units.