Burgum signs remaining bills from 2023 legislative session, including major appropriations bills

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday accomplished the signing of 45 payments that remained after the North Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2023 biennial common session on April 30.

The Legislature despatched 590 payments to the governor’s desk, out of a complete of 932 payments launched. Burgum signed 583 payments, vetoed seven payments of their entirety and partially vetoed Senate Invoice 2015, the Workplace of Administration and Finances appropriations invoice. That veto message could be seen right here.

Among the many closing payments signed have been the Division of Well being and Human Providers finances (Senate Invoice 2012), Division of Public Instruction finances (Senate Invoice 2013), North Dakota College System finances (Home Invoice 1003), Division of Transportation finances (HB 1012), the finances for the Workplace of Administration and Finances (Senate Invoice 2015) and the Legacy Fund earnings distribution invoice (Home Invoice 1379), also called the Legacy streams invoice.

“Robust cooperation between the Legislature and govt department produced historic outcomes this session, together with a $515 million tax aid bundle and strategic investments in workforce, baby care, schooling, infrastructure and different priorities, all whereas sustaining wholesome reserves,” Burgum mentioned. “Whereas the finances authorized by the Legislature is significantly bigger than our govt finances proposal – reinforcing why lawmakers ought to return to utilizing our strategic finances as a place to begin – the investments made within the residents of North Dakota and the infrastructure and packages they use each day have left our state well-positioned to develop our economic system, appeal to and retain workforce and strengthen our communities.”

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