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$35 Million Housing Fund Disbursement Approved by North Dakota Legislature
BISMARCK – North Dakota is set to allocate $35 million in housing funds, following a recent opinion from the Attorney General confirming that the governor’s line-item veto of Senate Bill 2014 did not specifically target these funds. This decision comes amid discussions among lawmakers about potentially reconvening to rectify what they believed to be an erroneous veto by the governor.
Attorney General Drew Wrigley stated that the governor’s written objections are the definitive interpretation of the veto, not a visually marked version of the bill offered as a reference. "The written veto message is the controlling document," Wrigley emphasized, noting its clarity as per the North Dakota Constitution. The formal veto message, documented in the Legislative Journal, should guide lawmakers in understanding the veto’s implications.
Legislators expressed relief that the housing funds, vital for community development, would proceed as planned, bolstering ongoing efforts to improve housing availability across the state. This clarity on the veto ensures the continuation of essential funding aimed at enhancing living conditions for North Dakotans.
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