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ND HB1025
Bill
Status
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,815,878 in total funds to the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs for the biennium beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2017, including $1,527,860 from the general fund.
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Increases the department's full-time equivalent positions from 8.00 to 9.00 and includes enhancements of $365,298 for general veterans' affairs operations.
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Allocates $25,000 for contingent service dogs to assist North Dakota veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder, contingent on completed training, veteran approval, and budget section approval.
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Provides $15,000 for transport vans and eliminates $10,123 in accrued leave payments from the previous biennium.
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Exempts veteran service dog training funds from standard budget restrictions and allows unexpended grants to carry over to the 2015-17 biennium.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of veterans' affairs; and to provide an exemption.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/28
4/28/2015