This bill appropriates funds to the North Dakota State Fair Association for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, totaling $2,192,833. The funding includes $642,833 for premiums and $1,550,000 for enhancements, specifically earmarked for a campground rest facility and safety and security infrastructure. The campground rest facility will receive a cost-share funding arrangement, providing $2 of state funding for every $1 contributed by state fair funds. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for one-time funding items that are not part of the entity's base budget for the 2027-29 biennium, which the association must report on to the appropriations committees of the next legislative assembly.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 4.1-45-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to state fair facility operations and maintenance costs. It also declares the funding for the campground rest facility and safety and security infrastructure as an emergency measure, emphasizing the urgency of these improvements. The total funding includes $1,550,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund, highlighting the state's commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and safety of the state fair facilities.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 4.1-45-22.1
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 4.1-45-22.1
Enrollment: 4.1-45-22.1