Legislation

HEALTH & WELLBEING: Guardianship Program

A BILL for an Act to create and enact subdivision z of subsection 2 of section 28-32-01 and chapter 54-67 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the commission on guardianship; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 50-24.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the commission on guardianship and exempt administrative agencies; to provide a penalty; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a continuing appropriation. 

This bill would...

• Create a commission on guardianship under NDCC 28-32-01 (2) (z)
  • Add section to NDCC 54-67
  • Develop and Monitor all state funded guardianship services
  • Establishes membership, terms & appointment criteria of the commission
  • Establishes Commission Responsibilities
• Provide Personal Identification protections to those receiving guardianship services
• Establishes standards of guardianship services
  • Comply with NDCC 30.1-28
  • Minimum experience, training, qualifications for guardians
  • Case load standards, conflicts of interest, evaluation and ratio of guardianships
  • Reimbursement, efficiency and other standards as appropriate
• Create a Commission Director
• Create a Guardianship fund with continuing appropriation
• Accept funds for programs

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 12-2-0 HJ 558
• Referred to House Appropriations HJ 558
• Appropriations Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 19-1-1 HJ 987

FAILED in House 41-53 

Fiscal Note: $372,195

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538

APPROPRIATIONS. ND Veterans Home

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

• Memorial Garden Project               $200,000 (Melvin Norgard Funds). Approved by Senate.
• Basic Care Floor replacement        $131,500. Not included in Governors Budget. Included in Senate Budget.

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Amendments:
  • Added:
    • Authority to use $200,000 of Melvin Norgard Fund for Memorial Garden
    • $131,500 replace flooring in Basic Care unit
    • $16,700 in basic equipment replacement
  • Removed:
    • 6 Full Time Employees
• Carry over funding approval to replace Skilled care unit flooring $138,700 from current biennium
• PASSED SENATE 47-0 SJ 535
• Senate received House amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Amendments passed Senate 46-0 SJ 1359
• Signed by Senate President 4/14/2021 SJ 1464

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• 2/19/2021 Received from Senate HJ 645
• Amendments: 
  • Added:
    • $25,000 for residence absences
    • $131,500 for thermostat replacement
  • Removed: 
    • $131,500 Basic care flooring project
  • Allowed for use of ITD services outside of ND IDT and provide a study
• PASSED House 82-10 HJ 1511
• Sent to Senate for consideration of amendments SJ 1278
• Senate concurred with House amendments SJ 1359
• Signed by House Speaker 4/14/2021 HJ 1701

Signed by Governor 4/16/2021 HJ 1538