ND HB1277

Amends North Dakota Century Code section 50-24.4-07 to exclude sales tax revenue received from political subdivisions or local taxing authorities as an offset to costs when setting nursing home rates for facilities in communities with populations below 12,500 people

Maintains existing prohibitions on nonallowable costs including political contributions, lobbying expenses, advertising for residents, fines, penalties, and unionization-related activities

Allows education expenses for nursing home employees if provided by accredited facilities, limited to $3,750 annually per individual and $15,000 aggregate per individual, with employees required to commit to 1,664 hours of employment per year of assistance

Requires facilities receiving education assistance for employees to enter contracts stipulating minimum work commitments and repayment plans for defaults

Passed the House 92-0 and Senate 47-0 during the 2015 regular session