This bill proposes an appropriation of $500,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the parks and recreation department for a ski resort infrastructure grant. The funds are intended to assist ski resorts in North Dakota with building and infrastructure repairs due to damage from snow and rain, as well as deferred maintenance and equipment purchases. The funding is designated for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and is contingent upon the ski resort securing matching funds from nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis. This grant is classified as a one-time funding item.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, indicating the urgency of the funding to address the needs of ski resorts in the state. The emergency declaration suggests that immediate action is necessary to ensure the timely allocation and utilization of the funds for the intended repairs and improvements.