ND SB2033

Changes the energy development impact office from being under the board of university and school lands to being under the commissioner of university and school lands, with the commissioner appointing the director instead of the board.

Removes the board's role as an appeals board to reconsider denied grant applications, transferring this function to the commissioner under rules promulgated by the board.

Expands the legislative intent for impact grants to include long-term planning and engineering studies for road infrastructure, water, sewer, housing, local services, and other essential needs impacted by oil and gas development.

Creates a new section establishing that the board of university and school lands shall make grants to counties, cities, school districts, and other taxing districts, considering revenue they will receive from taxes on coal and oil and gas development plants.

Clarifies that grant applications and presentations must be made by appointed or elected government officials, and specifies that "basic governmental services" exclude activities related to marriage/guidance counseling and sociological impacts.