This bill appropriates funds for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a total budget of approximately $62 million. It includes specific allocations for administration, park operations, maintenance, and recreation, as well as a grant to the International Peace Garden. Notably, the bill introduces a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that requires legislative assembly approval for the creation or renaming of state parks. Additionally, it outlines one-time funding for various projects, including deferred maintenance and technology enhancements at state parks, and specifies that the parks and recreation department may not spend funds from a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool without prior approval.

The bill also allows for the transfer of funds from the Game and Fish Department to the Parks and Recreation Department for boat ramp maintenance and includes provisions for additional federal or special funds that may become available. It emphasizes the importance of matching funds for certain projects, particularly at the International Peace Garden, and provides exemptions for unexpended appropriations from previous sessions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the state's parks and recreation infrastructure while ensuring legislative oversight in the establishment of new parks.