25.3097.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota Introduced by Representatives Davis, Brown, Foss, Schneider, Dobervich, Ista Senator Boschee A concurrent resolution affirming the 69 th Legislative Assembly's commitment to ensuring state-funded essential services remain fully funded and operational regardless of changes in federal funding allocations. WHEREAS, North Dakota citizens rely on a stable and functional government to provide essential services, including K-12 education, law enforcement, public health, infrastructure, and economic development; and WHEREAS, the potential for federal funding disruptions presents a risk to critical state programs, affecting both urban and rural communities, including the state's tribal nations; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Assembly stands committed to supporting long-term solutions that reduce dependency on federal uncertainty and reinforce state-level resilience in governance and economic development; and WHEREAS, the State of North Dakota has a duty to ensure continuity of government operations and maintain essential services for the well-being and safety of all its residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly affirms its commitment to ensuring state-funded essential services, including education, law enforcement, infrastructure, and public health remain fully funded and operational, regardless of changes in federal funding allocations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the Governor and state agencies to assess potential financial impacts of federal funding uncertainties and identify solutions to mitigate disruptions to vital programs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the State of North Dakota to engage with federal partners to advocate for the timely restoration of funding that directly impacts the well-being of North Dakota citizens; and Page No. 1 25.3097.01000 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the State of North Dakota to foster continued collaboration with tribal nations to ensure shared governance in maintaining essential services and economic stability for impacted communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution to the Governor of North Dakota and each member of the North Dakota Congressional Delegation. Page No. 2 25.3097.01000 1 2 3 4 5 6