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 mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to explore the potential of recognizing rangeland ecosystems as carbon sinks and the impact of regenerative grazing practices on carbon fluxes. The study will involve collecting scientific data, facilitating connections among ranchers and stakeholders, assessing the establishment of a regenerative grazing ranch, identifying sustainable carbon management practices, and gathering input from relevant state departments and industry stakeholders. The findings and recommendations from this study will be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly, along with any necessary legislation to implement the recommendations.