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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1487: AN ACT to authorize the department of transportation to transfer real property to the office of management and budget; to provide an appropriation; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1487 transfers a specific 1.25-acre parcel of land in Minot (Ward County) from the North Dakota Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), exempting the transfer from standard property rules. It appropriates $4.9 million from the general fund to construct a facility on this land, to be leased to other state agencies for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding is a one-time allocation not subject to typical budget constraints and may carry over into the next biennium. This bill directly affects the OMB (as the recipient of land and funds) and state agencies leasing the new facility.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1382: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39-04-19.2, section 54-27-19, subsection 1 of section 57-43.1-02, and subsection 1 of section 57-43.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39‑04‑19.2, section 54‑27‑19, subsection 1 of section 57‑43.1‑02, and subsection 1 of section 57‑43.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1531: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner to conduct an irrigation expansion study; and to provide for a report to the legislative management.

HB 1531 appropriates $75,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Agriculture Commissioner for a study on expanding irrigation infrastructure. The study will examine economic benefits of increased irrigation in rural communities, impacts of past water projects under the Pick-Sloan Act, and differences in economic value between irrigated vs. non-irrigated land. It requires a consultant to analyze these factors and submit findings with policy recommendations to legislative leaders by July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects agricultural producers and rural communities by assessing how irrigation expansion could impact local economies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2226: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the commission on legal counsel for indigents; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2226 amends existing North Dakota law related to the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents. This commission is responsible for ensuring legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The bill provides an appropriation, meaning it allocates funds to support the commission's operations and services. It also establishes an effective date for these changes to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2037: AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 27-20.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to juvenile court petitions, fitness to proceed in juvenile court proceedings, and collateral consequences the juvenile court may order; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-04.1-01, 12.1-04.1-20, and 12.1-17-01.2, subsection 2 of section 12.1-17-07.2, section 12.1-20-01, subsections 2 and 6 of section 12.1-31-03, sections 12.1-32-15 and 15.1-09-33.4, subsection 6 of section 27-20.2-01, subsection 3 of section 27-20.2-09, subsection 5 of section 27-20.4-11, subsection 1 of section 27-20.4-18, subsection 1 of section 27-20.4-20, and section 62.1-02-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to lack of criminal responsibility, court jurisdiction, distribution of intimate images without consent, domestic violence, criminality of a child regarding sex offenses, sale and use of tobacco by an individual under the age of twenty-one, child registration requirements, restitution, probation of a delinquent child, extracurricular activities for students, and persons not allowed to possess a firearm; to repeal sections 27-20.4-12, 27-20.4-13, and 27-20.4-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to delinquency; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to juvenile court petitions, fitness to proceed in juvenile court proceedings, and collateral consequences the juvenile court may order; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑04.1‑01, 12.1‑04.1‑20, and 12.1‑17‑01.2, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑17‑07.2, section 12.1‑20‑01, subsections 2 and 6 of section 12.1‑31‑03, sections 12.1‑32‑15 and 15.1‑09‑33.4, subsection 6 of section 27‑20.2‑01, subsection 3 of section 27‑20.2‑09, subsection 5 of section 27‑20.4‑11, subsection 1 of section 27‑20.4‑18, subsection 1 of section 27‑20.4‑20, and section 62.1‑02‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to lack of criminal responsibility, court jurisdiction, distribution of intimate images without consent, domestic violence, criminality of a child regarding sex offenses, sale and use of tobacco by an individual under the age of twenty‑one, child registration requirements, restitution, probation of a delinquent child, extracurricular activities for students, and persons not allowed to possess a firearm; to repeal sections 27‑20.4‑12, 27‑20.4‑13, and 27‑20.4‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to delinquency; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a penalty.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 1476: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the assessment of all public school buildings.

Based on the provided title and abstract, HB 1476 is an act that creates a new section within the North Dakota Century Code (chapter 15.1-02) specifically pertaining to the assessment of all public school buildings. The bill's direct effect would be on public school buildings across the state, introducing a new requirement or framework for their evaluation. The available information does not detail the specific type of assessment (e.g., structural, safety, financial), who would conduct it, or the mechanisms involved.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 1581: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for tribal tourism grants; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1581 allocates $500,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Commerce for tribal tourism grants during the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects tribal governments within North Dakota, allowing them to apply for grants of up to $100,000 each to promote and enhance tourism opportunities on tribal lands. The bill provides a funding mechanism through existing state resources, not new programs, to support tribal economic development. This appropriation requires the Department of Commerce to administer the grants and submit a legislative management report on their use.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2082: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 37-17.1-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state's hazardous chemical fee system.

SB 2082 amends a specific section of North Dakota's hazardous chemical fee system in the Century Code. It modifies the fee structure for handling hazardous chemicals but does not specify the exact changes (e.g., rate adjustments, calculation methods) in the provided abstract. The bill directly affects businesses and entities that handle hazardous chemicals within North Dakota, as they would be subject to the updated fee requirements. The bill was enacted after passing both chambers and receiving the Governor's signature on April 22, 2025. (Note: Specific fee mechanisms or affected entities are not detailed in the provided abstract.)

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2086: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pesticide certification standards; and to amend and reenact sections 4.1-33-01 and 4.1-33-03, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 4.1-33-12, section 4.1-33-13, subsection 1 of section 4.1-33-16, and subsection 5 of section 4.1-33-20 of North Dakota Century Code, relating to pesticide control.

Relating to pesticide certification standards; and to amend and reenact sections 4.1‑33‑01 and 4.1‑33‑03, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 4.1‑33‑12, section 4.1‑33‑13, subsection 1 of section 4.1‑33‑16, and subsection 5 of section 4.1‑33‑20 of North Dakota Century Code, relating to pesticide control.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2069: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 46-05-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to publication requirements for legal notices.

This bill, SB 2069, proposes changes to the existing publication requirements for legal notices within the North Dakota Century Code, specifically section 46-05-09. The provided context indicates it relates to how and where legal notices must be published, but does not detail the specific amendments or the mechanisms by which these requirements would change. Therefore, it is not possible to describe who is directly affected or the concrete policy changes without further information.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2228: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a rural grocery store sustainability grant program.

SB 2228 allocates $1 million to North Dakota's department of commerce for grants to help rural grocery stores stay open and expand food access. The program prioritizes funding for existing stores over new store feasibility studies and runs for the 2025-2027 biennium. Grants can cover operational costs to sustain current stores or support new store planning. This is a one-time funding measure with no ongoing budget impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2340: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study to evaluate the evolving fire service operational and response needs of the state.

SB 2340 requires North Dakota's legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on evolving fire service needs. The study will examine regional response teams, coordination of state resources, staffing, training, and funding alternatives to reduce reliance on local property taxes. It mandates consultation with fire departments, the fire marshal, and other stakeholders to identify policy changes needed for a unified fire service system. This procedural bill does not enact new law but aims to inform future legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes