The proposed bill aims to provide an appropriation of up to $3,000,000 to the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs for a grant to a nonprofit organization. This funding is designated for the construction of a chapel center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery within the state during the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes the department to borrow this amount through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota, with the stipulation that the interest rate must not exceed the prevailing rate for North Dakota governmental entities. Additionally, if the line of credit is accessed, the department will need to request a deficiency appropriation from the legislative assembly for repayment.

New provisions in the bill require that any organization receiving a grant must provide a report to the Department of Veterans' Affairs detailing the use of the funds, including all invoices and checks. Furthermore, the department is mandated to share this information with the legislative audit and fiscal review committee and report on the project's status during the 2025-26 interim. The bill also clarifies that the appropriation is considered a one-time funding item and includes a requirement for certification that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will oversee the project.