Legislative Review cont. ND

HB 1540 • CHILD CARE

PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill appropriated $65.6 million into several childcare-specific programs and initiatives including but not limited to:

• $22 million to adjust the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

• $15 million to increase CCAP payments for children 0-3 years old

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• $5 million for employer-led child care cost-share program

• $1.8 million for care during nontraditional hours

• $2 million in stipends for child care worker training

• $1 million to streamline the background check process

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it made significant investments into the quality, accessibility and affordability of the childcare industry.

2012 • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill includes appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services to support and maintain its operation and programs.

SB 2020 • DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill includes appropriations to the Department of Water Resources to support and maintain its operation and programs.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it maintained and enhanced funding for public health, mental and behavioral health, and additional state and local health programs and initiatives.

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THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it provides funding for the Red River Valley Water Supply project.

SB 2094 • NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE EXPANSION

PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill expands the scope of the North Dakota national guard tuition grants eligibility to include out-of-state and online post-secondary education institutions.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it grants greater flexibility for our guard’s members seeking post-secondary education.

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PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill establishes an Office of Legal Immigration within the Department of Commerce to assist businesses with navigating the system, implement a statewide strategy to support recruiting and retaining foreign labor, make recommendations to the governor and state agencies, develop a pilot program to support businesses pursuing or employing legal immigrants and more.

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PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill appropriated funding for fingerprint scanners and staff to process fingerprints and complete required criminal history record checks.

PASSED AND SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BURGUM

This bill appropriated funding for a statewide base retention grant program, specifically for the Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot communities.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it helps address our state’s workforce crisis by supporting businesses in recruiting and retaining foreign labor.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it helps address the childcare crisis by reducing wait times for the fingerprinting and background check process.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTED THIS BILL

The Chamber supported this bill as it provides funding to our region to maintain the mission at the 119th Wing in Fargo through Strategic Advocacy and Awareness, the Advancement of Personnel Recruitment, and Community-Based Programming and Support.