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 provision that the governor may 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 office of the adjutant general is granted authority to spend available funds from the state disaster relief fund, alongside other state and federal funds, for recovery programs after a major disaster is declared.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a state disaster relief fund within 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 expenditures from this fund must be reported to the legislative appropriation committees or the budget section if the legislature is not in session. The amendments aim to streamline the funding process and ensure that necessary resources are available for effective disaster response and recovery efforts.

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