The Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division convened on February 18, 2025, to discuss and act on several key bills. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of all committee members, including Senators Clary, Davison, Deaver, Magrum, and Mathern.

The primary focus of the meeting was Senate Bill 2239, which aims to provide $1,100,000 in grants for individuals participating in apprenticeship programs. The bill underwent an amendment by the policy committee, changing the distribution of funds from $1,000 per year over three years to a total of $3,000 front-loaded over the same period. This adjustment maintains the total funding while altering the payment structure.

Senator Cleary moved for a "due pass" recommendation on Senate Bill 2239, which was seconded by Senator Mathern. Following the motion, the committee engaged in a brief discussion but ultimately moved to a roll call vote. The bill received unanimous support from the committee members present.

The meeting concluded with the successful advancement of Senate Bill 2239, highlighting the committee's commitment to supporting apprenticeship initiatives in North Dakota. Further discussions on additional bills were anticipated as the session progresses.