This bill proposes the creation of a new subsection to section 40-49-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, which will allow park districts to engage in cooperative purchasing contracts. The new legal language enables park districts to participate in cooperative purchasing contracts with the office of management and budget, as well as with other states, and to contract for cooperative purchases under a joint powers agreement.

The bill aims to enhance the purchasing power of park districts by facilitating collaboration and resource sharing through cooperative agreements. This legislative change is intended to streamline procurement processes and potentially reduce costs for park districts in North Dakota.