This bill proposes 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 $478,668,155, which includes $324,489,409 from the general fund. The bill introduces a new line item for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and establishes a "New and vacant FTE pool" with an allocation of $15,246,375. Additionally, it specifies one-time funding for various projects, including $35,635,000 for the Heart River correctional center and $20,000,000 for planning and design of a new minimum security facility at the Missouri River correctional center.

Furthermore, the bill mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to assess the implications of requiring offenders to serve 85% of their sentences in secured facilities. It also allows for the continuation of certain unexpended appropriations into the next biennium, including funds for deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs. The bill emphasizes the need for reporting on the use of one-time funding and requires quarterly updates on the planning and design of the new correctional facility.