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North Dakota Senate Bill SB2007

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2007

Introduced
1/7/25  
Refer
1/7/25  
Report Pass
2/10/25  
Engrossed
2/12/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Report Pass
3/31/25  
Enrolled
4/28/25  

Caption

Meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Impact

In addition to funding, the bill introduces provisions allowing the veterans' home to provide meals to its employees under certain circumstances, such as operational disruptions. This measure is designed to ensure continuity of service and morale among staff. The bill also mandates a management study to assess the usage of the veterans' home facilities, aiming to identify potential improvements in operational efficiency and resident care. These legislative measures represent a commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and care services for veterans in the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 2007 pertains to the funding and operational management of the veterans' home in North Dakota. The bill aims to provide necessary financial appropriations to cover operational expenses, including salaries, capital assets, and operational costs, for the next biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It specifies the allocation of funds, including over $22 million for salaries and wages and approximately $7 million for operating expenses. This financial support is crucial to sustaining the operations and improving the quality of life for the residents of the veterans' home during this period.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding SB 2007 is largely positive among lawmakers and veteran advocacy groups. With a significant majority voting in favor—92 in favor and just 1 against during the House's second reading—the bill has garnered broad support across party lines. The appropriations reflect a recognition of the importance of caring for veterans, who have served the country, and the ongoing need to ensure adequate resources for their care.

Contention

The main contention lies in the balance between appropriate funding and efficient resource allocation within state budgets. Critics of legislative appropriations often express concern over the potential mismanagement of funds and how budget priorities are decided. However, in this case, the bipartisan support suggests a consensus on the need to prioritize veterans' services and the associated funding, affirming that the veterans' home is an essential establishment warranting robust financial backing.

Latest SB2007 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1007

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a report.

ND HB1001

Legislative compensation; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2016

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2004

The powers and duties of the state auditor and the salary of the state auditor; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2003

Transfers from the lottery operating fund to the multijurisdictional drug task force grant fund and the salary of the attorney general; to provide a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2018

Permit fees; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide for a legislative management study.

ND SB2020

A Bank of North Dakota line of credit and state water commission discretionary funding; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2393

The state leave sharing program, capitol grounds rent collections, and the law enforcement retirement program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a report; to provide for a retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

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