ND HB1009

Appropriates $31,316,777 in total funds to the agriculture commissioner for the 2017-19 biennium, with $9,109,101 from the general fund and 73 full-time equivalent positions.

Includes $188,477 for employee health insurance premium increases from $1,130 to $1,241 per month.

Authorizes $1,000,000 one-time transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund for federal environmental law impact review.

Transfers $325,000 from the environment and rangeland protection fund to the minor use pesticide fund during the 2017-19 biennium.

Sets beekeeper license fee at $5 and colony assessment at 15 cents per maximum colony, with all fees deposited in the agriculture commissioner operating fund.