This bill provides an appropriation for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It allocates a total of $492,027,098, which includes $344,370,374 from the general fund and $147,656,724 from other funds. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for a "New and vacant FTE pool" amounting to $15,248,196, and specifies various one-time funding items for projects such as the Heart River and Missouri River correctional centers, totaling $140,751,835. Additionally, it allows the department to access a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for purchasing equipment if federal funding is not secured.

The bill also mandates several studies to be conducted during the 2025-26 interim, focusing on the need for diversion and deflection centers, as well as a comprehensive review of the state's sentencing, corrections, and parole systems. These studies aim to improve transparency and outcomes in the justice system and will involve input from various stakeholders, including the judicial branch, law enforcement, and justice-involved individuals. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for unexpended appropriations to be carried over into the next biennium, ensuring that funds for deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs remain available for use.