A concurrent resolution authorizing the Budget Section of the Legislative Management to hold the required legislative hearings on state plans for the receipt and expenditure of new or revised block grants passed by Congress.
SCR4001 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the Budget Section of the Legislative Management in North Dakota to conduct necessary legislative hearings regarding the receipt and expenditure of new or revised block grants passed by Congress. The resolution acknowledges the requirements set forth by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, which established the community services block grant program, and delegates the responsibility of holding public hearings to the Budget Section during the recess or adjournment of the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly, which will not reconvene in 2026.
The passage of SCR4001 will allow the Budget Section to hold public hearings on any new or revised block grants that may be approved by Congress after the Legislative Assembly has adjourned. This delegation ensures that North Dakota can comply with federal requirements for public hearings on community services block grants, thereby facilitating the timely receipt of federal funds and ensuring that state plans for these funds are appropriately vetted and discussed.
The sentiment surrounding SCR4001 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in the committee discussions. The resolution seems to be a procedural necessity to ensure compliance with federal requirements, which may contribute to a general consensus among legislators.
There are no notable points of contention regarding SCR4001 as it primarily serves to delegate authority for public hearings to the Budget Section. Since the Legislative Assembly will not meet in regular session during 2026, the resolution is viewed as a necessary step to maintain compliance with federal grant requirements without significant debate or disagreement among legislators.