ND HB1353

Changes the primary purpose of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences from "educate" to "increase the health care workforce in the state by educating" physicians, with emphasis on primary care.

Restructures the advisory council from 15 members appointed by specific agencies to a new structure with 4 legislative members, 8 governor-appointed members from different regions and population sizes, 2 dean-appointed members, and 1 state board appointee, plus 2 ex officio nonvoting members.

Establishes term limits: legislative members serve 4-year terms (maximum 2 consecutive terms); governor-appointed members serve 3-year terms with staggered initial appointments (maximum 2 consecutive terms); dean-appointed members serve 3-year terms (maximum 2 consecutive terms).

Provides compensation of $148 per day for non-state employed council members attending meetings or performing council duties, while state employees receive expense reimbursement only.

Changes advisory council reporting from biennial to annual submissions to legislative management and appropriations committees, with expanded requirements to address primary care physician placement in rural areas and ensure 80 percent of resident training positions are filled by UND School of Medicine students after other commitments.