AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 61-16.1-11, 61-16.1-15.1, and 61-16.1-59 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the joint exercise of powers of joint water resource boards, mandating the formation of joint water resource boards for projects affecting two or more counties, and proceedings to confirm special actions.

Added new Section 61-16.1-11 requiring joint water resource boards to consist of equal members from each participating district and establishing formal agreement requirements for joint power exercise.

Added specific funding provisions allowing joint boards to adopt annual budgets and levy taxes up to two mills on taxable property, with half of proceeds going to administrative funds and half to construction funds.

Modified the bill's purpose statement to include joint exercise of powers and proceedings to confirm special actions, expanding beyond just mandating board formation for multi-county projects.