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HB 1019

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the parks and recreation department; to create and enact a new section to chapter 55-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation and naming of state parks; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

North Dakota appropriates parks and recreation funding and establishes statutory procedures for creating/naming state parks, though Governor partially vetoed the measure.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19
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Bill Summary · HB 1019

Legislative bill overview

HB 1019 appropriates funding for North Dakota's parks and recreation department operations and establishes new statutory procedures for creating and naming state parks. The bill includes a transfer of funds between accounts and requires a departmental report, though the Governor exercised an item veto on certain provisions in May 2025.

Why is this important

State parks generate tourism revenue, provide public recreation access, and manage natural resources. Clear statutory procedures for park creation and naming ensure consistent, transparent decision-making rather than ad-hoc processes. The appropriation directly funds department staffing, maintenance, and programming that the public uses.

Potential points of contention

  • Item veto scope: The Governor vetoed specific items without full bill rejection, suggesting disagreement over particular appropriations or naming procedures—the vetoed portions are not detailed in available documents but likely involved spending levels or discretionary naming authority
  • Funding level disputes: Park departments often face disagreements between conservation advocates (seeking more funding) and budget hawks (seeking restraint)
  • Park creation authority: New statutory language governing park creation/naming may have been controversial regarding who decides where parks are established and how they're named (community input vs. departmental discretion)

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

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