The deposit of judgment funds; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for an exemption.
Impact
The enactment of HB 1004 is expected to enhance the state's ability to manage public health initiatives effectively, particularly in response to challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. By authorizing a budget that includes funding for local health efforts, the bill aims to address specific community needs while also ensuring that public health units receive necessary financial support for operational enhancements and public health workforce development. Importantly, it facilitates the allocation of federal funds aimed at public health infrastructure improvements.
Summary
House Bill 1004 focuses on providing appropriations for the public health division of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for the 2023-2025 biennium. The bill outlines funding allocations aimed at improving public health infrastructure, including significant investments in programs related to health strategies, emergency medical services, and COVID-19 responses. Key provisions also include the establishment of a steering committee for overseeing a public health laboratory capital project, which reflects ongoing efforts to bolster the state’s public health capabilities.
Sentiment
Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 1004 appears to be supportive among legislators, especially as it emphasizes the importance of community health and infrastructure development. The bill received a majority affirmative vote in legislative sessions, indicating collaboration across party lines on health-related issues. However, the allocation of federal funds and their management may still be points of scrutiny and discussion, particularly regarding transparency and efficacy in addressing public health needs.
Contention
Despite the positive outlook, there are notable points of contention primarily concerning the management of appropriated funds and how effectively they will be utilized to meet public health challenges. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the broader implications of relying on federal funding and its potential effects on state budgeting and control over local health policy decisions. The requirement for matching funds in certain programs may also raise discussions about equity in resource distribution among varying localities.
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.
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.
A transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the clean sustainable energy fund; to provide a deficiency appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
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.
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.
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.
Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.
Membership of the information technology committee and the information technology operating fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.
County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.
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.