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North DakotaHB 10092025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the agriculture commissioner; to amend and reenact section 4.1-01-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salary of the agriculture commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: House Appropriations
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
12 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 6 mixed.
Agricultural land programs get added support
During 2025–27, the law moves $250,000 from the Environment and Rangeland Protection Fund to the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund. That money must support mitigation of impacts on agricultural land. The law also makes up to $50,000 in general fund money available for the Waterbank Program. That money provides matching support for a North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.
Food pantries get meat purchase grants
The law provides $1.5 million in one-time grants for food pantries during 2025–27. The money comes from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund and pays for meat and protein purchases. The commissioner must set grant application and reporting rules and report recipients and uses to Legislative Management during 2025–26. The law does not set a food benefit amount or eligibility rules for individual households.
Agricultural product programs get bank funding
During 2025–27, the Bank of North Dakota transfers $3 million from current earnings and undivided profits to agricultural product programs. The money goes to the Agricultural Products Utilization Fund. This one-time support brings the Agricultural Products Utilization Commission’s total funding to $5.110417 million. It funds commission activities, not direct household payments.
Existing farm project funds stay available
The law keeps unspent money from specified earlier agriculture appropriations available from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Covered appropriations include $300,000 in COVID-era specialty crop block grants and $660,000 for regional livestock development and planning. It also covers two grasslands grazing appropriations of $5 million and $1 million. Only unspent balances carry over; these amounts are not new grants.
Pesticide program gets dedicated funding transfer
During 2025–27, the commissioner transfers $325,000 from the Environment and Rangeland Protection Fund to the Minor Use Pesticide Fund. The transfer supports the pesticide program. It does not create a direct payment or new eligibility rule for households.
Agriculture commissioner gets higher annual pay
The law sets the Agriculture Commissioner’s annual salary at $140,780 through June 30, 2026. Beginning July 1, 2026, the annual salary is $145,003. This compensation change applies to one state office, not a household benefit program.
Wildlife services funding limits overhead payments
The law provides $1.8074 million for wildlife services during 2025–27. It also requires a $125,000 transfer from the Department of Water Resources to support wildlife services expenses. The commissioner cannot use the wildlife services appropriation to pay indirect costs for the federal USDA Wildlife Services program.
Agriculture programs get two-year funding
For July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $55.201816 million for the Agriculture Commissioner’s department. This includes $16.629476 million from the general fund and $38.57234 million from other funds, supporting 81 full-time-equivalent positions. The department cannot directly spend its $754,477 new and vacant position pool; transfers require budget-office approval under House Bill 1015 rules. Funding sources include $8.057927 million from the Environment and Rangeland Protection Fund and $671,918 from the Game and Fish Fund. Another $500,000 from the abandoned-well fund supports pipeline restoration ($200,000) and oversight of royalties after production ($300,000). The budget also provides $75,000 for the Crop Harmonization Board. The commissioner must report on $8.2 million in one-time funding, which is excluded from the 2027–29 base budget.
Bioscience grant balance moves to general fund
The law requires the budget office to move the Bioscience Innovation Grant Fund’s remaining balance to the general fund on June 30, 2025. The transfer provision takes effect immediately under an emergency clause. The law does not state the balance amount or direct how the general fund later spends it.
Grazing grants require matching money
The law provides $3 million in one-time grazing grants from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for 2025–27. The recipient must represent North Dakota cooperative grazing associations and provide $1 in nonstate money per $4 granted. Eligible projects on North Dakota national grasslands include water systems, fencing, conservation, permitting, carbon capture, and wildlife habitat. Participants must implement grazing plans that follow local soil conservation district guidance and receive district approval. The commissioner sets grant rules and must report recipients and uses to Legislative Management during 2025–26.
Export assistance funding requires partial matching
The law provides $2 million for the North Dakota Trade Office during 2025–27, including $400,000 in one-time funding. Up to 60%, or $1.2 million, can be spent without matching funds. Each additional state dollar requires $1 from private or other public sources. Eligible matched spending includes export assistants’ salaries, training, and related equipment.
Farm technology grants allow matching requirements
The law provides $300,000 in one-time autonomous technology grants from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for 2025–27. People and businesses in agriculture must certify that the technology supports inspecting, operating, maintaining, or building agricultural property or infrastructure. Eligible technology includes uncrewed aircraft and autonomous vehicles; funding can cover operations or contracted services. The commissioner sets eligibility, uses, and award limits, and may require $1 in matching money per $4 awarded. The commissioner must report recipients and uses to Legislative Management during 2025–26.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
House Appropriations
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/28/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 13, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 76 • No: 13
Senate vote • 4/28/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/18/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
Yes: 44 • No: 2
House vote • 2/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 15
Yes: 75 • No: 15
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/01
5/2/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/1/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
5/1/2025HouseSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateEmergency clause carried
4/28/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
4/28/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/28/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/28/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 13, Emergency clause carried
4/28/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/28/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/25/2025HouseConference committee appointed Wanzek Erbele Dwyer
4/22/2025SenateConference committee appointed Brandenburg Meier Kempenich
4/21/2025HouseRefused to concur
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/18/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
4/18/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/18/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 16 0 0
4/16/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:00
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
2/18/2025SenateReceived from House
2/18/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 15
2/17/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/14/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1
2/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Wanzek
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