Legislation

A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. 

WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year; and 

WHEREAS, efforts must be made to reduce the risk and health care costs for the country, veterans, and others with brain injuries; and 

WHEREAS, veterans injured in the line of duty deserve the best treatment our nation can offer; and 

WHEREAS, veterans suffering with traumatic brain injuries or posttraumatic stress disorder are prescribed symptom-reducing drugs; and 

WHEREAS, in essence, veterans are warehoused and discharged, dependent on costly antidepressants and other antipsychotic medicines that promote dangerous dependencies and may result in lethal interactions; and 

WHEREAS, traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for approximately 2 million emergency room visits, between 230,000 and 500,000 hospital admissions, and 52,000 deaths annually in the United States; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body's natural healing process by inhalation of one hundred percent oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled, and which is used for a wide variety of treatments as a part of an overall medical care plan; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and improving diagnostics have emerged as a promising and effective treatment in healing injured brains and subsequently reducing, and in some cases completely alleviating, the symptoms associated with the traumatic brain injury;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: 

     That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution to each member of Congress.

A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. 

WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year; and 

WHEREAS, efforts must be made to reduce the risk and health care costs for the country, veterans, and others with brain injuries; and 

WHEREAS, veterans injured in the line of duty deserve the best treatment our nation can offer; and 

WHEREAS, veterans suffering with traumatic brain injuries or posttraumatic stress disorder are prescribed symptom-reducing drugs; and 

WHEREAS, in essence, veterans are warehoused and discharged, dependent on costly antidepressants and other antipsychotic medicines that promote dangerous dependencies and may result in lethal interactions; and 

WHEREAS, traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for approximately 2 million emergency room visits, between 230,000 and 500,000 hospital admissions, and 52,000 deaths annually in the United States; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body's natural healing process by inhalation of one hundred percent oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled, and which is used for a wide variety of treatments as a part of an overall medical care plan; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and improving diagnostics have emerged as a promising and effective treatment in healing injured brains and subsequently reducing, and in some cases completely alleviating, the symptoms associated with the traumatic brain injury;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: 

     That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution to each member of Congress.

A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. 

WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year; and 

WHEREAS, efforts must be made to reduce the risk and health care costs for the country, veterans, and others with brain injuries; and 

WHEREAS, veterans injured in the line of duty deserve the best treatment our nation can offer; and 

WHEREAS, veterans suffering with traumatic brain injuries or posttraumatic stress disorder are prescribed symptom-reducing drugs; and 

WHEREAS, in essence, veterans are warehoused and discharged, dependent on costly antidepressants and other antipsychotic medicines that promote dangerous dependencies and may result in lethal interactions; and 

WHEREAS, traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for approximately 2 million emergency room visits, between 230,000 and 500,000 hospital admissions, and 52,000 deaths annually in the United States; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body's natural healing process by inhalation of one hundred percent oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled, and which is used for a wide variety of treatments as a part of an overall medical care plan; and 

WHEREAS, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and improving diagnostics have emerged as a promising and effective treatment in healing injured brains and subsequently reducing, and in some cases completely alleviating, the symptoms associated with the traumatic brain injury;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: 

     That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution to each member of Congress.

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of bill

Base Budget for ND State Veterans Home (NDSVH)

Optional requests:

• NDSVH requests increased costs for contract nursing and overtime: $475,000 (Special Funds). 
  • Governor recommended approval of $475,000
• NDSVH requests facility repairs funding approval of special funds (Carpet replaced and painting): $415,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $415,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval for resident garage and storage unit construction: $175,000 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $175,000
• NDSVH requests one-time special fund approval of $102,000 and $124,550 continuing for equipment purchases: $226,550 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $226,550
• Restore $829,213 FTE funding pool removed from 2023-2025 budget: $229,015 (General Funds) and $663,198 (Special Funds)
  • Governor Burgum recommended approval of $829,213

Intent of Legislative Bill:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget plus Optional requests

NDDVA Optional Requests: $608,481.91

1. NDDVA requests funds for Base Budget for Increased operational costs: $143,092. 
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $134,000
2. NDDVA requests funds for Staff Salary Equity: $243,767.91
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
3. NDDVA requests funds for Veterans Benefits Specialist (1 FTE lost in 2017 RIF): $167,422
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
4. NDDVA requests funds for PTSD Service Dogs: $50,000
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $50,000
5. NDDVA requests funds for increased cost of DAV Vans: $4,200
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $4,200

Intent of Legislative Bill:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget plus Optional requests

NDDVA Optional Requests: $608,481.91

1. NDDVA requests funds for Base Budget for Increased operational costs: $143,092. 
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $134,000
2. NDDVA requests funds for Staff Salary Equity: $243,767.91
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
3. NDDVA requests funds for Veterans Benefits Specialist (1 FTE lost in 2017 RIF): $167,422
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
4. NDDVA requests funds for PTSD Service Dogs: $50,000
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $50,000
5. NDDVA requests funds for increased cost of DAV Vans: $4,200
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $4,200

Intent of Legislative Bill:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget plus Optional requests

NDDVA Optional Requests: $608,481.91

1. NDDVA requests funds for Base Budget for Increased operational costs: $143,092. 
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $134,000
2. NDDVA requests funds for Staff Salary Equity: $243,767.91
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
3. NDDVA requests funds for Veterans Benefits Specialist (1 FTE lost in 2017 RIF): $167,422
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
4. NDDVA requests funds for PTSD Service Dogs: $50,000
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $50,000
5. NDDVA requests funds for increased cost of DAV Vans: $4,200
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $4,200

Intent of Legislative Bill:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget plus Optional requests

NDDVA Optional Requests: $608,481.91

1. NDDVA requests funds for Base Budget for Increased operational costs: $143,092. 
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $134,000
2. NDDVA requests funds for Staff Salary Equity: $243,767.91
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
3. NDDVA requests funds for Veterans Benefits Specialist (1 FTE lost in 2017 RIF): $167,422
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
4. NDDVA requests funds for PTSD Service Dogs: $50,000
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $50,000
5. NDDVA requests funds for increased cost of DAV Vans: $4,200
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $4,200

Intent of Legislative Bill:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget plus Optional requests

NDDVA Optional Requests: $608,481.91

1. NDDVA requests funds for Base Budget for Increased operational costs: $143,092. 
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $134,000
2. NDDVA requests funds for Staff Salary Equity: $243,767.91
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
3. NDDVA requests funds for Veterans Benefits Specialist (1 FTE lost in 2017 RIF): $167,422
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $0
4. NDDVA requests funds for PTSD Service Dogs: $50,000
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $50,000
5. NDDVA requests funds for increased cost of DAV Vans: $4,200
   1. Governor Burgum recommended: $4,200