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Senate passes parks and recreation budget with new naming/creation language; Peace Garden funding amendment fails
Summary
House Bill 10 19, the Parks and Recreation appropriation and policy package, passed the Senate after amendments that add a requirement that the Legislature approve creation or renaming of state parks; an amendment to remove a cactus conservatory appropriation to the International Peace Garden failed in a verification vote.
The North Dakota Senate passed Engrossed House Bill 10 19 on April 10, 2025, by a final tally of 39 ayes and 8 nays. The bill includes appropriations for deferred maintenance, park technology, infrastructure upgrades and language requiring legislative approval before a state agency may create a new state park or rename an existing one.
Senator Thomas, floor sponsor, described SIF appropriations that included $12,500,000 for deferred maintenance at state parks, $924,000 for comfort stations, $2,500,000 for park technology enhancements, $800,000 to upgrade…
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