Budget & Taxes

vetoed · North Dakota · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 2160: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52.1-01, 54-52.1-02, and 54-52.1-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriation for health insurance benefits program, funding public service under uniform group insurance program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides appropriation for health insurance benefits coverage under uniform group program, indicating funding and support for expanded coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 2093: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision u of subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an income tax deduction for retired law enforcement personnel benefits; and to provide for retroactive application.

This bill amends North Dakota's income tax law to allow a deduction for benefits received by retired law enforcement personnel. It modifies a specific section of the North Dakota Century Code, enabling these individuals to reduce their taxable income based on these benefits. The legislation also includes a provision for retroactive application of this tax deduction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for retired law enforcement benefits, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · North Dakota · House May 1, 2025

HB 1425: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-16, a new chapter to title 12, and two new sections to chapter 54-23.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prosecution-led diversion programs, deflection process, and supervision for presentence programs; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to prosecution-led diversion programs, deflection process, and supervision for presentence programs; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for prosecution-led diversion programs, allocating state funds to support new legal initiatives.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates prosecution-led diversion programs and presentence supervision to reduce recidivism and improve sentencing alternatives, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Dakota · House May 1, 2025

HB 1130: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.

Relating to the option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies school aid formula to increase state funding by allowing districts to reduce local contributions tied to in lieu revenue, effectively raising state budget allocation for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts school funding formula to allow districts to reduce local contribution deduction based on in lieu revenue, increasing state aid allocation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1308: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-12-33 and 54-12-33.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to duties of the human trafficking commission and immunity for reporting human trafficking; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Relating to duties of the human trafficking commission and immunity for reporting human trafficking; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides continuing appropriation for human trafficking commission, directly funding an essential program through state budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1612: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for a new mental health center, directly funding a public service program under state budget authority.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health support center with appropriation, directly advancing healthcare access through dedicated funding and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1600: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of the immigration law clinic at the university of North Dakota school of law; to provide for a report; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the establishment of the immigration law clinic at the university of North Dakota school of law; to provide for a report; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for the immigration law clinic at UND, directly allocating state funds for a new program under budgetary authority.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for a law school clinic, advancing higher education through specialized program funding.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes immigration law clinic at UND, providing legal services to immigrants, thus funding immigrant services per bill's purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1193: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for a peace officer and correctional officer appreciation grant program; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1193 appropriates $8.45 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant program to provide appreciation bonuses to eligible peace and correctional officers. State agencies and local governments (political subdivisions) qualify for reimbursement based on the number of peace officers employed in law enforcement for at least four consecutive years. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation receives direct funding based on its correctional officers' tenure. Funds must be used exclusively to award each eligible officer a salary bonus of up to $6,000 annually, with the Attorney General administering the program in consultation with relevant boards. The program covers the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $8.45M from general fund for officer appreciation grants, directly funding public safety personnel through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds $8.45M for officer appreciation bonuses, directly supporting law enforcement and corrections within criminal justice system through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1329: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding the establishment of a government spending database.

HB 1329 requires North Dakota's state treasurer to create and maintain a free, online government spending database accessible to the public. It mandates school districts, local governments, and other state entities to submit detailed expenditure data - including payment amounts, dates, recipients, and for schools, textbook details - updated monthly. The database must include search tools, downloadable formats, and anonymous salary information, funded by a $350,000 state appropriation for fiscal years 2025-2027. This law directly affects all state budget units, school districts, and local governments by requiring standardized data reporting starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires public spending database to enhance fiscal transparency and accountability, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · North Dakota · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1540: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to an education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state appropriation for education savings accounts, directly funding a new program under state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates education savings accounts for non-public school students, expanding access via new funding mechanism95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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