This bill provides an appropriation for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department to cover expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total funding amount of $62,091,715, with $15,528,741 coming from the general fund. The bill outlines specific allocations for various operations, including $43,217,113 for parks operations and maintenance, and $12,320,976 for recreation. Additionally, it allocates $3,093,829 for the International Peace Garden, contingent upon matching funds from the province of Manitoba. The bill also introduces a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that requires legislative assembly approval for the creation or renaming of state parks.

Furthermore, the bill details one-time funding items totaling $21,691,500 for various projects, including equipment purchases, deferred maintenance, and technology enhancements at state parks. It establishes limitations on the use of funds from a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool and allows for the transfer of funds for specific maintenance projects. The bill also exempts certain appropriations from being subject to standard provisions, allowing them to continue into the next biennium. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the state's parks and recreation infrastructure while ensuring proper oversight and funding management.