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HB 1003

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the attorney general; to amend and reenact sections 31-01-16, 54-12-11, 54-12-30, and 54-27-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation and mileage and travel expenses for witnesses, the salary of the attorney general, twenty-four seven sobriety program fees, and the tobacco settlement trust fund; to provide for a report; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

Appropriates AG office funds and adjusts witness compensation, attorney salary, sobriety fees, and tobacco trust provisions; Governor partially vetoed.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19
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Bill Summary · HB 1003

Legislative bill overview

HB 1003 appropriates funds for the North Dakota Attorney General's office operations and amends several statutes governing witness compensation, the attorney general's salary, sobriety program fees, and the tobacco settlement trust fund. The bill was signed by the Governor with an item veto on May 19, 2025, meaning the Governor rejected specific provisions while approving others.

Why is this important

This bill directly funds a key state law enforcement agency and adjusts compensation structures that affect witness participation in legal proceedings, government employee salaries, and public health program funding. The Governor's partial veto indicates disagreement with specific budgetary or policy provisions, which could affect the Attorney General's operational capacity or related program implementations.

Potential points of contention

  • Item veto specifics: The Governor vetoed unnamed provisions; the exact rejected items would determine if critical funding or policy changes were removed
  • Witness compensation adjustments: Changes to mileage and travel expense reimbursement could affect witness willingness to participate in legal proceedings, potentially impacting case outcomes
  • Tobacco settlement fund amendments: Modifications to how tobacco settlement revenues are allocated may affect long-term funding for health initiatives or other designated purposes
  • Salary and fee adjustments: Compensation changes for the attorney general and 24/7 sobriety program fees represent budget priorities that may reflect different views on government spending

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

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