This bill proposes an appropriation of $775,000 from the general fund to the North Dakota Attorney General's office for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation to enhance cybercrime resources. The funding is designated for hiring two full-time equivalent positions specifically as cybercrime agents and for acquiring necessary equipment and capital assets. This initiative is aimed at supporting a police department in a northeastern North Dakota city with a population of at least 50,000 residents in their efforts to prevent and detect cybercrime.
Additionally, the bill specifies that out of the total appropriation, $161,000 is allocated as one-time funding for equipment purchases. The funding is intended for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, ensuring that the resources are available to bolster the state's capabilities in addressing cybercrime effectively.