Final disposition of records; to provide a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.
Impact
The bill is expected to have a notable impact on state laws regarding budget appropriations and technology management. It includes provisions for one-time funding related to several key projects, particularly emphasizing cybersecurity, broadband infrastructure, and electronic health systems. This could lead to improved state services and enhanced digital governance, significantly benefiting education, public health, and general administrative functions across state government agencies.
Summary
House Bill 1021 aims to provide a comprehensive appropriation for the expenses of the information technology department in North Dakota for the biennium running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The bill specifies various funding allocations, including significant investments in salaries, operating expenses, capital assets, and various technology initiatives aimed at enhancing state's IT infrastructure. It emphasizes not only the direct costs associated with running the department but also focuses resources on significant projects such as broadband infrastructure and health information technology.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HB 1021 appears to be predominantly positive, especially among proponents who recognize the need for updated and secure technology infrastructure within state departments. Lawmakers seem to agree on the importance of facilitating education and public services through advanced technology. However, there are concerns regarding the allocation of resources and whether certain areas of funding, such as broadband, will adequately meet all needs of underserved communities.
Contention
One point of contention is the allocation of approximately $148 million specifically for broadband infrastructure grants. Critics argue that prioritizing these funds without clear oversight could lead to misallocation or insufficient provision to less serviced areas, raising concerns about effective utilization of funds. Additionally, the bill’s emergency clause indicates urgency, leading to discussions about whether sufficient time and scrutiny were afforded for stakeholders to provide input on such significant allocations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The salary of the superintendent of public instruction, baseline funding, high-cost students, and regional library cooperative definitions; to provide for a transfer; to provide for reports; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; 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.
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.
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.
Relating to the authority to enter into certain agreements relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, or certain trust funds for sporting and non-sporting events and the money in those funds.
The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report.
The legacy investment for technology program, the North Dakota development fund, the workforce enhancement council, the administration of uncrewed aircraft system programs, workforce development grants to tribally controlled community colleges, and a North Dakota development fund grant program; to provide a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.