HB 1003: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the attorney general; to amend and reenact sections 31-01-16, 54-12-11, 54-12-30, and 54-27-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation and mileage and travel expenses for witnesses, the salary of the attorney general, twenty-four seven sobriety program fees, and the tobacco settlement trust fund; to provide for a report; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.
HB 1003 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill makes several routine government updates. It changes how much witnesses are paid for travel, sets the Attorney General’s salary, adjusts fees for alcohol-monitoring programs, and changes how money from tobacco lawsuits is handled. It also requires a new report, moves some state funds around, and creates a few...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
Economy
Benefits
- ensures operational funding for the attorney general
- manages tobacco settlement trust fund distributions
Risks
- potential for increased financial burden through program fees
- legislative budget shifts may impact long-term fiscal stability
Society
Benefits
- supports the state legal and justice system operations
- adjusts witness compensation to modern standards
Risks
- changes to the twenty-four seven sobriety program fees may affect program accessibility
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Analysis status
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Appropriations bills often contain policy riders that may introduce substantive legal changes beyond simple budget adjustments
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