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Committee hears testimony supporting $500,000 tribal tourism grants
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony in favor of House Bill 1581, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Commerce for tribal tourism grants (up to $100,000 per tribal government); the committee closed the hearing after extensive tribal testimony but took no vote at the session’s close.
The House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee heard extensive testimony Feb. 13 on House Bill 1581, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Commerce to fund tribal tourism grants in North Dakota.
Sponsor Representative Lisa Finley Deville of District 4A opened the hearing, saying the grants would support job creation, cultural preservation and economic development on tribal lands. “This bill will provide $500,000 in grants for tribal governments in North Dakota to enhance and promote tourism opportunities,” she said, describing grant awards of up to $100,000 for projects such as cultural heritage…
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