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SB 2011

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the highway patrol; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

Funds the North Dakota Highway Patrol for 2025–27 with an $85.18 million total appropriation, including base, enhancements, and one-time investments.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
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Bill Summary · SB 2011

Summary — SB 2011 (Highway Patrol Appropriation, North Dakota, 2025‑27 biennium)

Note: the packet provided contained text from other jurisdictions (including an unrelated Illinois SNAP bill labeled SB2011). This summary covers the North Dakota Senate Bill No. 2011 — the biennial appropriation for the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Purpose and intent

SB 2011 provides funding for the North Dakota Highway Patrol for the 2025–27 biennium (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027). It sets total appropriation levels (general fund and other funds), establishes one‑time funding items, authorizes specified transfers from dedicated funds, limits direct use of the new/vacant FTE pool, and creates a limited payment/exemption authority.

Key provisions and dollar amounts (final/enrolled version)

  • Total appropriation (all funds): $85,184,630 (base + enhancements).
    • Highway Patrol line item (after enhancements): $82,739,508
    • New and vacant FTE pool: $2,445,122 (see limitation below)
  • Funding sources:
    • Total general fund: $58,505,091
    • Less other funds: $26,679,539
  • Full‑time equivalent positions authorized: 205.00 FTE (no net increase shown in FTE count)
  • Authorized transfers / other funds:
    • Up to $12,836,056 may be transferred from the State Highway Tax Distribution Fund at the superintendent’s direction to defray patrol expenses.
    • $3,419,828 is included from the Motor Carrier Electronic Permit Transaction Fund to cover permit‑related and non‑enforcement motor carrier administrative costs.
  • One‑time funding (not included in 2027‑29 base): Total $6,037,000, comprised of:
    • Motor pool costs: $3,705,000 (General Fund) + $278,000 (Other) = $3,983,000
    • Conductive electronic weapon replacement: $870,000 (Other)
    • Emergency vehicle operations course resurfacing: $260,000 (Other; includes $260,000 from the Strategic Investment & Improvements Fund)
    • Preliminary breath test devices: $50,000 (Other)
    • Gun replacement: $200,000 (Other)
    • Federal grant authority: $480,000 (Other)
    • Crash assistance position (one‑time funding for position costs): $194,000 (Other)
  • New & vacant FTE pool limitation: Highway Patrol may not directly spend funds from the new/vacant FTE pool. The department may request transfers from that pool to the Highway Patrol line item through the Office of Management and Budget under procedures in House Bill No. 1015.
  • Payments to officers: Each Highway Patrol officer may receive up to $200 per month (for the 2025–27 biennium) in lieu of receipts for meals and other expenses (excluding lodging). Payments are made with regular payroll and do not require receipts.
  • Exemption: A previously appropriated $45,000 from the Motor Carrier Electronic Permit Transaction Fund (for 2023 technology enhancements) is exempted from state reversion rules and may carry forward into the 2025–27 biennium.

Who is affected / likely impacts

  • Primary recipient: North Dakota Highway Patrol (operations, equipment, vehicle fleet, training facility resurfacing, and limited personnel support).
  • Patrol officers: monthly non‑receipt payments (up to $200).
  • State budget: increases general fund and other fund spending for public safety in 2025–27 and includes one‑time investments not built into the 2027‑29 base.
  • Motor carrier program and highway tax distribution fund: allocated other‑fund resources and specified transfer authority will be used to defray operational and permit administration costs.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Biennium covered: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
  • Enactment steps in the provided record show conference committee action and enrollment; bill was filed with the Secretary of State (May 1, 2025) per the provided status. (Multiple document versions reflect committee and conference changes to funding line items prior to enrollment.)

If you want, I can:
- Produce a version comparison showing how appropriation amounts changed between committee, house, and conference versions; or
- Extract a short quick‑reference (one‑page) fact sheet for distribution.

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

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