The bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to disaster or emergency response and recovery costs, the authority to spend funds from the state disaster relief fund, and the uses of that fund. Key changes include the governor's ability to apply for grants from the state disaster relief fund or other approved funds to cover response and recovery costs following a disaster declaration. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the office of the adjutant general can now request authority to spend available funds from the state disaster relief fund, alongside other state and federal funds, for recovery programs.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the state disaster relief fund in the state treasury, which is designated for covering the state’s share of expenses related to emergency response operations, federal disaster response, and recovery efforts. It mandates that any agency seeking to make expenditures from this fund must provide detailed information about the purpose and payee of the expenditure to the relevant legislative committees or budget section when the assembly is not in session. These amendments aim to streamline the process of funding disaster response and recovery efforts in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 37-17.1-22, 37-17.1-23, 37-17.1-27
PREFILED: 37-17.1-22, 37-17.1-23, 37-17.1-27