The proposed bill aims to establish a government spending database in North Dakota, which will be overseen by the superintendent of public instruction. It includes provisions for the collection and maintenance of detailed expenditure data from various submitting parties, such as budget units, political subdivisions, school districts, and institutions under the state board of higher education. The database will be accessible online at no cost and will include information such as payment amounts, dates, recipient names, and standardized categorizations. Additionally, the database will feature search capabilities, data aggregation tools, and options for downloading information in common formats.

To support the establishment of this database, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. This funding is designated as one-time funding. The bill also includes a provision that requires submitting parties to ensure the accuracy of the data they provide and to utilize existing resources for compliance. The effective date for the implementation of the new section is set for July 1, 2026.