25.3097.02000
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,
agricultural programs, 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 farmers and
ranchers, along with 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, agricultural programs,
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
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3023
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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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
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.
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