The proposed amendments to House Bill No. 1019 aim to provide an appropriation for the parks and recreation department in North Dakota, covering the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The bill includes a new section to chapter 55-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, which stipulates that no new state parks can be created or existing parks renamed without prior approval from the legislative assembly. The bill outlines specific funding allocations, including $3,943,829 for the International Peace Garden, contingent upon matching funds from the province of Manitoba. Additionally, it details one-time funding for various projects, such as deferred maintenance and technology enhancements at state parks.

Significant changes in the bill include the reallocation of funds for the parks and recreation department, with adjustments to various line items, including administration, operations, and maintenance. The bill also introduces a new funding pool for new and vacant full-time equivalent positions, increasing the total number of positions from 65 to 76. Furthermore, it specifies that the parks and recreation department may not spend funds from this new pool without a transfer request approved by the office of management and budget. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the state's parks and recreation infrastructure while ensuring legislative oversight over the creation and naming of state parks.