This bill proposes an appropriation of $49,500 from the state general fund to the legislative council for the purpose of hiring a consultant to study the feasibility and desirability of establishing a regenerative grazing ranch in North Dakota. The funding is designated as a one-time allocation for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Additionally, the bill outlines a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim that will focus on recognizing rangeland ecosystems as a carbon sink and examining the impact of regenerative grazing practices on carbon fluxes in the state.

The study will involve collecting scientific data on the effects of regenerative grazing on atmospheric carbon dioxide, rangeland productivity, and other ecosystem services. It aims to create a platform for ranchers and stakeholders to learn about the benefits of regenerative practices, assess the potential establishment of a "grand ranch" to support the state's energy and ranching industries, and identify sustainable carbon management practices. The findings and recommendations from this study, along with any necessary legislation, will be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly.