This bill provides an appropriation for the legislative branch of North Dakota state government, covering expenses for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2027. It includes significant funding allocations for salaries, operating expenses, and capital assets, with a total general fund appropriation of $52,717,502. Notable insertions in the bill include provisions for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specific funding amounts for various legislative activities, such as $4,451,000 for legislative chambers and system upgrades, and $375,000 for costs related to new positions. The bill also outlines the authority for the legislative council to manage new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and allows for the transfer of appropriation authority between line items as needed.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, updating compensation rates for legislative members and leadership. For instance, it changes the daily compensation for members from $200 to $219 through June 30, 2026, and adjusts other compensation figures accordingly. The bill emphasizes legislative intent regarding chamber accessibility and mandates a report to the seventieth legislative assembly on the use of one-time funding items. Overall, the bill aims to ensure adequate funding and operational flexibility for the legislative branch while updating compensation structures for its members.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 54-03-10, 54-03-20, 54-35-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-03-10, 54-03-20, 54-35-10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 48-08-04, 54-03-10, 54-03-20, 54-35-10
Adopted by the House: 48-08-04, 54-03-10, 54-03-20, 54-35-10
Enrollment: 48-08-04, 54-03-10, 54-03-20, 54-35-10