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, allowing for transfers to other salary-related line items. The bill also includes provisions for reporting additional federal or special funds that may become available and outlines specific exemptions for unexpended appropriations from previous sessions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the state's parks and recreation infrastructure while ensuring legislative oversight in the establishment of new parks.