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HB 1016

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

North Dakota appropriates emergency funding for the Adjutant General's office to cover military and disaster response operations with immediate effect.

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
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Bill Summary · HB 1016

Legislative bill overview

HB 1016 appropriates funds to cover operating expenses for North Dakota's Office of the Adjutant General, which oversees the state National Guard and emergency management operations. The bill includes a statement of legislative intent, an exemption provision, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Why is this important

The Adjutant General's office manages critical functions including disaster response, military readiness, and homeland security operations. Emergency declarations enable the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for standard fiscal cycles, ensuring uninterrupted funding for these essential state services.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's summary doesn't specify the appropriation amount, making it difficult for the public to assess fiscal responsibility
  • Emergency declaration scope: Using emergency status for routine operational funding may set precedent for bypassing normal budget review processes
  • Undefined exemption: The nature of the exemption included in the bill is unclear without seeing the full legislative text, raising questions about what operations or expenditures are being exempted from standard oversight

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

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