This bill appropriates funds to support the North Dakota university system from the effective date until June 30, 2027, covering expenses for the state board of higher education and its supervised entities. It introduces new sections to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code concerning presidential searches and the state commissioner of higher education, while amending existing sections related to the powers and duties of the state board and funding for educational programs. The bill also outlines one-time funding items not included in the base budget for the 2027-29 biennium, establishes matching fund requirements for extraordinary repairs, and specifies the allocation of funds from the strategic investment and improvements fund.

Additionally, the bill mandates the transfer of $1,500,000 from the Bank of North Dakota's profits for dual-credit tuition scholarships and allocates $26,500,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the university system capital building fund. It specifies funding distributions for capital projects at various institutions and introduces amendments to grant funding distribution, matching grant requirements, and faculty tenure evaluations. The bill aims to enhance financial support and operational structures within North Dakota's higher education institutions while ensuring accountability and effective use of state resources.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Wanzek: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
25.0170.02028 : 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
Enrollment: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11