House Bill No. 1034 Summary

• Amends North Dakota Century Code section 54-44.1-11 to modify rules for canceling unexpended appropriations after each biennial period.

• Removes the North Dakota university system from the requirement to cancel unexpended appropriations, allowing it to carry over unused funds to the next biennium with reporting to appropriations committees (effective through July 31, 2013).

• After July 31, 2013, eliminates the university system exemption and removes it from the carryover provisions that apply to other state entities.

• Maintains existing six categories of appropriations that may be extended up to two years beyond the biennial period upon budget director recommendation, including new construction, major repairs, equipment purchases over $10,000, land purchases, transportation equipment, and information technology projects.

• State historical society continues to be exempt from cancellation requirements with required reporting on carried-over funds.