ND HB1017

Appropriates $114,864,690 from special funds and federal funds to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for the 2025-27 biennium, a $10,137,176 increase over the base level of $104,727,514

Includes $7,550,200 in one-time funding for projects including $5 million for wildlife habitat and access on private lands, $1.8 million for Garrison Dam fish hatchery repairs, and $380,000 for IT projects

Authorizes up to $2,777,778 for midterm conservation agreements with private landowners through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, limited to 30-year terms with buyback provisions at years 15, 20, and 25

Allows the Office of Management and Budget to transfer up to $2 million between operating expenses, capital assets, and grants line items upon department request

Passed the House 77-14 and the Senate 45-1, maintaining 170 full-time equivalent positions