The HB 1012 Conference Committee meeting held on April 25, 2025, focused on key funding decisions impacting juvenile justice services and healthcare provisions in North Dakota. The meeting began with discussions on the restoration of funding for juvenile justice services, which had previously been allocated from the community health trust fund.

Representative Mitscog proposed a motion to restore the funding to $750,000, shifting the source to the 457 fund. This motion was seconded by Senator Deaver. Following a brief discussion, the committee members voted unanimously in favor of the motion, with a 6-0 outcome. This decision reflects the House's position on the matter and underscores the committee's commitment to supporting juvenile justice initiatives.

The committee then addressed the topic of infant and toddler child provider support, indicating plans to revisit this issue in conjunction with other related matters in future discussions.

Next, the committee reviewed the child welfare technology project line of credit, which had been discussed in a previous meeting, leading to its removal from the current agenda.

The final significant topic was the rebasing of Medicaid rates for ambulance services. The House had requested a general fund increase of $2.189 million, totaling $4.379 million, but the Senate had proposed a reduction of $1.1 million. The committee acknowledged the need for further clarification on this matter, with members expressing a desire for additional information from the department.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted critical funding decisions and ongoing discussions regarding healthcare and juvenile justice in North Dakota, setting the stage for future deliberations on these important issues.