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 total funding amount of $55,201,816, with specific allocations for salaries, operating expenses, grants, and various programs. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specifies a new funding amount of $75,000 for the Crop Harmonization Board. Additionally, it outlines the transfer of funds from various sources, including the environment and rangeland protection fund, to support specific programs such as wildlife services and agricultural products utilization.

The bill also amends the salary of the agriculture commissioner, increasing it to $140,780 through June 30, 2026, and to $145,003 thereafter. It establishes guidelines for one-time funding items and requires the agriculture commissioner to report on the use of these funds to the appropriations committees of the seventieth legislative assembly. Furthermore, it includes provisions for matching funds for various programs, such as the North Dakota trade office and the waterbank program, and declares an emergency for a specific section of the bill.

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
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Wanzek: 4.1-01-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 4.1-01-02
Enrollment: 4.1-01-02