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HB 1009

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.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

HB 1009 funds the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner's office, increases the commissioner's salary, and includes transfers and reporting requirements with emergency implementation.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
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Bill Summary · HB 1009

Legislative bill overview

HB 1009 appropriates funds for the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner's office operations and increases the commissioner's salary by amending the state salary code. The bill includes a transfer provision, requires a report, grants an exemption, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Why is this important

The Agriculture Commissioner oversees crop regulation, livestock management, and agricultural trade—functions critical to North Dakota's largest industry. Salary adjustments and operational funding directly affect the department's ability to recruit and retain experienced leadership and staff during a competitive labor market.

Potential points of contention

  • Salary increase timing and amount: Without the specific dollar figures in the bill text, it's unclear whether the raise is competitive with similar states or represents significant taxpayer expense during budget constraints
  • "Emergency" declaration: Declaring an emergency bypasses normal legislative review periods; the justification for urgent passage rather than standard procedures may be questioned
  • Transfer provision details: The bill mentions a transfer but doesn't specify which funds are being moved or redirected, raising questions about impacts to other state programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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