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SB 2001

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the legislative branch of state government; to amend and reenact sections 48-08-04, 54-03-10, 54-03-20, and 54-35-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use of legislative rooms and halls and legislative compensation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

North Dakota appropriates legislative branch funding and modifies compensation and facility-use laws, though Governor's item veto rejected unspecified provisions.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19
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Bill Summary · SB 2001

Legislative bill overview

SB 2001 appropriates funding for North Dakota's legislative branch operations and amends state law governing the use of legislative facilities and compensation of legislators. The bill also includes provisions for budget transfers, unexpended fund cancellations, and requires a legislative report on implementation.

Why is this important

This bill determines how much money the state legislature receives to operate, including staff salaries, facility maintenance, and administrative costs. The Governor's item veto indicates disagreement with specific provisions, meaning some intended changes or appropriations were rejected while others were approved.

Potential points of contention

  • Item veto specifics: The Governor vetoed unnamed items within the bill, creating uncertainty about which provisions were rejected and why—this affects actual legislative funding levels
  • Compensation changes: Amendments to legislative compensation sections could affect legislator pay or benefits, a politically sensitive topic with limited public visibility
  • Facility use regulations: Changes to rules governing legislative room usage may impact public access, committee operations, or facility operations in ways not clearly detailed in the summary

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

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