Dalrymple took a moment to signal that the substantial increases in funding for the oil patch may be coming to an end within a few years’ time. He noted that his office’ analysis shows that infrastructure needs may peak and begin to level off beginning in 2018.

“I will ask the Legislature to discuss plans for an appropriate phase down in the revenue percentage as the regions’ extraordinary needs taper off,” Dalrymple said.

A total of $408 million in tax cuts were proposed for 2015-17. The largest portion proposed was $250 million in property tax buydowns following by $100 million in individual income tax cuts and $25 million in corporate income taxes.

Dalrymple also outlined proposals supporting nearly $600 million in water supply projects across the state. Among these are $150 million for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project to bring Missouri River water to eastern North Dakota and $120 million for the Western Area Water Supply Authority.

Permanent flood protection funding, totaling $110 million for the Minot area and $69 million for Fargo, is also recommended.