This bill appropriates funds for the Council on the Arts in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It outlines a total appropriation of $4,667,535, which includes base level enhancements for salaries, operating expenses, and grants. Notably, the grants line item is adjusted to $2,336,801, reflecting a decrease of $18,541. The bill also establishes a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool, allowing for the allocation of 16,519 in funds, while maintaining a total of 6 FTE positions. Additionally, it includes one-time funding of $5,000 for the "Arts across the prairie education" initiative.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Council on the Arts to utilize income from the cultural endowment fund for various cultural arts projects without the spending limitations previously imposed. It also permits the transfer of funds between line items, excluding the new and vacant FTE pool, and mandates reporting to the legislative council for any transfers exceeding $50,000. An exemption is provided for unexpended appropriations related to accrued leave payouts, ensuring that $25,000 can be carried over for such costs during the specified biennium.