The bill amends subsection 2 of section 4.1-01-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically focusing on the agriculture infrastructure grant program. It stipulates that the agriculture commissioner, in consultation with the director of the department of transportation, will award grants to counties, townships, or cities with a population of one thousand five hundred residents or less. These grants are intended for road and bridge improvements that are necessary to support value-added agriculture businesses.

Additionally, the bill specifies that grant funding can be utilized for corridor improvements on city, county, and township roadways, as well as for enhancements to roads or bridges that provide access to value-added agriculture businesses. Notably, the term "political subdivisions" has been removed from the language, and the eligibility criteria have been clarified to focus on smaller municipalities.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-01-27
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Grueneich: 4.1-01-27
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 4.1-01-27
Enrollment: 4.1-01-27