This bill provides an appropriation for the North Dakota agriculture commissioner to cover expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a detailed breakdown of funding allocations, with a total of $53,213,589 across various categories such as salaries, operating expenses, grants, and capital assets. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specifies a new allocation of $75,000 for the Crop Harmonization Board. Additionally, it outlines the transfer of funds from various sources, including the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Water Resources, to support specific programs under the agriculture commissioner’s purview.

The bill also amends the salary of the agriculture commissioner, increasing it to $140,780 through June 30, 2026, and to $145,300 thereafter. Furthermore, it establishes matching fund requirements for certain programs, such as the North Dakota trade office and the grasslands grazing grant program, which necessitate organizations to provide matching funds for state grants. Lastly, the bill includes provisions for unexpended appropriations from previous bienniums to be carried over into the upcoming biennium, ensuring continuity in funding for specific programs.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 4.1-01-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 4.1-01-02