A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 15-18.2-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state aid for institutions of higher education; and to provide legislative intent.

SB 2034 proposes changes to North Dakota's state funding formula for public colleges and universities by amending a specific section of the state code (15-18.2-03). The bill aims to adjust how state aid is allocated to higher education institutions but does not specify the exact nature of the changes in the provided context. It was reported out of committee with a "do not pass" recommendation and ultimately failed to advance, receiving 0 yeas and 47 nays during its second reading on February 24, 2025. The bill directly affects public colleges and universities receiving state funding but lacks detail on whether it increases, decreases, or modifies the funding structure. This summary is based solely on the bill's title, abstract, and voting record, as the context does not describe the specific policy mechanisms.