The North Dakota Legislature's conference committee for House Bill 1018 made significant strides during their meeting on April 28, 2025, culminating in the approval of key amendments and the overall conference committee report.

Chairman Lauser opened the session, confirming the presence of all committee members before handing over the discussion to Senator Meyer. The committee focused on several financial adjustments, notably reducing the military gallery expansion funding from $20 million to $15 million while maintaining a $20 million line of credit. Additionally, the percentage of pledged donations required for funding was lowered to 33%, equating to approximately $12.8 million.

Other notable changes included a $2 million allocation for Madora planning and specific local grants, including $200,000 for Sergeant County and $100,000 for the Williston Armory. The committee also discussed the emergency clause related to the funding, ensuring that the allocated funds would be available once the pledged donations were confirmed.

After a thorough review of the amendments proposed by Senator Meyer, Representative Martinson moved to accept these changes, which received unanimous support from the committee members. The committee then proceeded to approve the conference committee report, marking a collaborative effort to finalize the bill.

With a vote of 6-0 in favor, the committee's actions reflect a commitment to advancing critical funding initiatives for military and community projects in North Dakota. The successful passage of these amendments sets the stage for further legislative discussions and implementation of the bill's provisions.