ND HB1078

Appropriates $20,311,388 in total funds to the state historical society for the biennium beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019, with $17,149,885 from the general fund.

Appropriation breakdown includes $13,906,341 for salaries and wages, $3,885,894 for operating expenses, $1,919,153 for capital assets, and $600,000 for grants.

Eliminates $293,454 in cultural heritage grants and reduces full-time equivalent positions from 78.00 to 77.00.

Identifies one-time funding items from the previous 2015-17 biennium totaling $6,397,969, including $3,500,000 for Double Ditch, $1,400,000 for Dakota the dinosaur exhibit, and $1,025,000 for Fort Totten and Stutsman repairs.

Appropriates all revolving fund fees and gifts, grants, bequests, donations, and assignments received by the state historical society for the 2017-19 biennium.