The proposed bill seeks to enhance regulations regarding well drilling and the installation of water well pumps, pitless units, and monitoring wells in North Dakota. It introduces new sections to the North Dakota Century Code that establish compliance standards set by the Department of Environmental Quality, requiring contractors to submit reports on well construction and installation activities. The bill also addresses geothermal system drilling, ensuring adherence to environmental standards. Additionally, it amends existing sections of the code, including the repeal of certain chapters related to boards and commissions, and modifies the structure of the Department of Human Services to emphasize early childhood services and brain injury programs.

Moreover, the bill establishes a task force to evaluate and streamline government operations by consolidating or eliminating various boards and commissions. It introduces amendments related to the health information technology office and the statewide longitudinal data system, shifting responsibilities from the health information technology advisory committee to the office director. The bill also creates a poet laureate program, enhances the management of the data system, and grants the state engineer new powers regarding water well contractors and the Devils Lake outlet. Additionally, it updates terminology related to weather modification operations, requiring proof of financial responsibility and establishing operational districts, while clarifying the liability of controllers involved in weather modification. Overall, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state operations and cultural initiatives.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 6-09-43, 15.1-01-04, 15.1-02-04, 15.1-07-33, 23-35-02.2, 34-16-01, 34-16-02, 38-14.1-02, 38-14.1-14, 50-06-01.4, 52-02-02, 52-02-08, 54-07-01.2, 54-54-05, 54-59-26, 54-59-27, 54-59-39, 61-03-01.3, 61-04.1-03, 61-04.1-09, 61-04.1-12, 61-04.1-14, 61-04.1-15, 61-04.1-16, 61-04.1-17, 61-04.1-18, 61-04.1-19, 61-04.1-20, 61-04.1-21, 61-04.1-33, 61-04.1-34, 61-04.1-37, 61-04.1-38, 61-04.1-39, 65-02-03.1
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 6-09-43, 15.1-01-04, 15.1-07-33, 23-35-02.2, 50-06-01.4, 52-02-02, 52-02-08, 54-07-01.2, 54-54-05, 54-59-26, 54-59-27, 54-59-34, 54-59-36, 54-59-37, 54-59-39, 61-03-01.3, 61-04.1-03, 61-04.1-08, 61-04.1-09, 61-04.1-12, 61-04.1-14, 61-04.1-15, 61-04.1-16, 61-04.1-17, 61-04.1-18, 61-04.1-19, 61-04.1-20, 61-04.1-21, 61-04.1-33, 61-04.1-34, 61-04.1-37, 61-04.1-38, 61-04.1-39, 65-02-03.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 6-09-43, 15.1-01-04, 15.1-07-33, 23-35-02.2, 50-06-01.4, 52-02-02, 52-02-08, 54-07-01.2, 54-54-05, 54-59-26, 54-59-27, 54-59-34, 54-59-36, 54-59-37, 54-59-39, 61-03-01.3, 61-04.1-03, 61-04.1-08, 61-04.1-09, 61-04.1-12, 61-04.1-14, 61-04.1-15, 61-04.1-16, 61-04.1-17, 61-04.1-18, 61-04.1-19, 61-04.1-20, 61-04.1-21, 61-04.1-33, 61-04.1-34, 61-04.1-37, 61-04.1-38, 61-04.1-39, 65-02-03.1
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 6-09-43, 15.1-01-04, 15.1-07-33, 23-35-02.2, 50-06-01.4, 52-02-02, 52-02-08, 54-07-01.2, 54-54-05, 54-59-26, 54-59-27, 54-59-34, 54-59-36, 54-59-37, 54-59-39, 61-03-01.3, 61-04.1-03, 61-04.1-08, 61-04.1-09, 61-04.1-12, 61-04.1-14, 61-04.1-15, 61-04.1-16, 61-04.1-17, 61-04.1-18, 61-04.1-19, 61-04.1-20, 61-04.1-21, 61-04.1-33, 61-04.1-34, 61-04.1-37, 61-04.1-38, 61-04.1-39, 65-02-03.1