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.
What changed between versions
Total appropriation for the Attorney General was reduced from $118,553,420 to $114,722,230, with specific decreases in enhancements for operating expenses, statewide litigation funding pool, and grants.
Operating expenses enhancement changed from a positive $924,250 to a reduction of $988,610, resulting in a lower total appropriation for operating expenses.
Statewide litigation funding pool enhancement was reduced from $8,000,000 to $5,000,000, decreasing the total by $3,000,000.
New and vacant FTE pool enhancement increased from $4,455,869 to $5,140,711, adding $684,842 to personnel funding.
Human trafficking victims grants enhancement increased from $656,900 to $1,341,900, adding $685,000 to that specific category.
New line item added for 'Bureau of criminal investigation equipment' with $161,000 in general fund and $0 in other funds.
The bill's scope was updated to include amendments to additional code sections (54-12-30 and 54-27-25) relating to sobriety program fees and tobacco settlement trust fund.
Header information was updated to reflect the regular session commencing January 7, 2025, and formatting changes were made to the title page.