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Read. Follow. Verify.North Dakota amends eligibility rules for the drought disaster livestock water assistance program
Last action · March 19, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14
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What This Bill Does
North Dakota allows livestock owners with drought-related water supply problems to apply for state assistance after applying to federal programs, and permits funding consideration for water supply projects started after applying even without prior departmental approval.
Livestock producers facing drought conditions gain alternative pathways to state financial assistance and retain eligibility for projects initiated prior to final departmental approval, provided funding is available.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
livestock producers
Agricultural producers facing drought conditions must apply for federal assistance first before submitting state applications and can receive funding consideration for projects started after application.
Department of Water Resources
The department is required to review all applications received by the commission and distribute available funds to approved projects.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first step to apply for drought disaster livestock water assistance?
Can I start a water supply project before receiving formal department approval?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
15 actions- Mar 19, 2025Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14
- Mar 18, 2025HouseEnrolledSigned by Governor 03/14
- Mar 13, 2025HouseEnrolledSent to Governor
- Mar 13, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker
- Mar 12, 2025SenateSigned by President
- Mar 10, 2025HouseReturned to House
Show 9 earlier actions
- Mar 7, 2025SenateFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
- Mar 7, 2025SenateCommitteeReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
- Feb 20, 2025SenateCommitteeCommittee Hearing 09:00
- Feb 5, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Jan 13, 2025SenateReceived from House
- Jan 10, 2025HouseFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
- Jan 10, 2025HouseCommitteeReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
- Jan 9, 2025HouseCommitteeCommittee Hearing 09:45
- Jan 7, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
Version history
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