Budget & Taxes

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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated road fund via tax distribution amendments, ensuring infrastructure funding through highway tax allocation per bill text.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated road fund and amends tax codes to ensure highway funding, directly supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance and road use fee systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2400: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-23 and chapter 15.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation and continuing appropriation for the education savings program, directly addressing government spending within budget policies.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes education savings accounts with state funding, expanding parental choice in K-12 education access and providing appropriations for the program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2224: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-14, and section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for gaming commission operations, directly supporting budget allocation within fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1483: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 57-51.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the oil extraction tax rate reduction for oil produced from a new well drilled and completed outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the oil extraction tax rate reduction for oil produced from a new well drilled and completed outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces oil extraction tax rate for new wells outside Bakken/Three Forks, creating tax break for oil producers (wealthy entities), aligning with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks primarily for wealthy.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill reduces oil extraction tax for new wells outside Bakken/Three Forks, directly incentivizing fossil fuel production over renewable energy development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 2234: A BILL for an Act to provide a statement of legislative intent regarding choice ready grants to school districts.

SB 2234 appropriates $2 million from North Dakota's general fund for competitive grants to school districts to help high school students meet the state's "choice ready" framework. The bill requires school districts to apply with specific plans showing how grant funds will develop students' skills for postsecondary education, careers, or military service - directly affecting school districts and their high school students. Funds cannot cover general supplies or equipment but must support targeted experiences like career training or college preparation. The grants are intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and align with the state's goal of ensuring all students graduate prepared for life after high school.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from state general fund for targeted school grants, directly increasing public education funding per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M in state funds for competitive grants to develop high school students' skills for postsecondary/careers, directly advancing educational programs and funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1011: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the securities department; and to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 10-04-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees charged by the securities department.

House Bill 1011 provides an appropriation to cover the operational expenses of the North Dakota securities department. The bill also amends an existing section of the North Dakota Century Code (subsection 8 of section 10-04-10) to revise the fees charged by the securities department. These changes directly affect the funding for the department and the fee structure for individuals or entities regulated by it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriation for securities department operations and revises fee structure, directly funding a state agency under budget/tax management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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