A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a grant for pregnancy resource services.
Impact
The introduction of SB2195 reflects an emphasis on supporting maternal health services at the state level. If enacted, this legislation could significantly enhance the capacity and quality of pregnancy-related services available to residents in North Dakota. This financial support is particularly aimed at organizations that may struggle to secure adequate funding through other means. The expected outcome is to provide improved access to resources for those in need, thereby impacting public health positively.
Summary
Senate Bill 2195 proposes an appropriation of $4,000,000 from federal funds derived from the state fiscal recovery fund to the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The purpose of this funding is to provide grants to organizations delivering pregnancy resource services. This grant is intended to support services aimed at pregnant individuals, thereby aiding in areas of maternal health and related social services. The allocated funds are designated for a biennium that extends from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, indicating a multi-year commitment to supporting pregnancy resource services in the state.
Contention
The reception of SB2195 within the legislative assembly has shown notable contention, evidenced by the voting history where the bill faced considerable opposition. On its second reading, SB2195 received a vote tally of 0 yeas and 46 nays, indicating a significant lack of support among legislators. Opponents of the bill may argue about the appropriateness of using federal funds for such grants or raise concerns regarding the implications of such funding on the broader healthcare landscape within the state, particularly in a polarized political climate surrounding reproductive health services.
A BILL for an Act to provide for an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the development of a pregnancy and parenting resource website; and to declare an emergency.
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a downtown hospital building grant program and a rural workforce hospital grant program; and to declare an emergency.