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Appropriations committee presses parks on $27.9M carryover, proposes July 2026 start for two campground staff
Summary
The Appropriations — Education and Environment Division reviewed North Dakota Parks and Recreation’s deferred-maintenance spending and discussed delaying two new park positions to July 2026; department staff said $27.9 million had been appropriated previously and that ARPA dollars must be spent this year.
The Appropriations — Education and Environment Division met to review the state park budget and deferred-maintenance spending, hearing from North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director Cody Schulz about prior appropriations and project timing.
Schulz told the committee that “in the special session in 2021 and the regular session of last year, a total of $27,900,000 was appropriated to us specifically for deferred maintenance and capital projects.” He said the funding came in two tranches, including $17.9 million in ARPA dollars and $10 million sourced from SIF funds.
Committee members focused on execution and timing. Senator Thomas asked the…
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