ND HB1085

Applicants must first apply for water cost-share assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency, and may apply to the State Water Commission only if that assistance is denied.

Water supply projects commenced after a funding application is made but without prior state engineer approval are now eligible for program funding consideration.

Approved applicants receive up to 50 percent of project costs, with a maximum of $3,500 per project and a limit of three projects per applicant.

Projects located on Indian land are eligible for the drought disaster livestock water assistance program.

The bill is declared an emergency measure and passed the House 87-2 and Senate 45-0.