North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501.

2026-04-02

This bill would finalize the transfer of certain federal lands to North Dakota's state trust, which manages land to generate revenue for public schools and other state institutions. The legislation resolves a long-standing dispute over which lands should be included in the state's trust system, allowing North Dakota to gain control and management authority over these properties. The change would affect how these lands are used and managed, potentially increasing state revenue from timber, mineral, and other natural resource activities.