Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2008: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of financial institutions.

SB 2008 allocates $10.35 million in state funds to cover the operating costs of North Dakota's Department of Financial Institutions for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding includes $8.18 million for salaries, $2.15 million for operating expenses, and $20,000 for contingency. The bill allows the department to transfer funds between specific budget categories during this period without legislative approval, provided they notify the Office of Management and Budget and Legislative Council. This is a routine budget appropriation bill that directly affects the department's ability to function, with no new policy requirements or external impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10.35M to fund department operations, enabling budget flexibility without defunding essential services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 2208: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 57-51.1-07.5 and sections 57-51.1-07.7 and 57-51.1-07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund.

Relating to the state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates oil/gas tax revenue to municipal/county infrastructure funds, directly funding essential infrastructure programs through tax revenue allocation.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates oil and gas tax revenue to infrastructure funds, directly funding fossil fuel energy production infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates oil and gas tax revenue to municipal/county infrastructure funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill's focus on infrastructure fund allocations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 2272: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 26.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota insurance incentive program; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 21-10-06 and subsection 3 of section 26.1-01-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the insurance incentive fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an exemption.

Relating to the North Dakota insurance incentive program; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06 and subsection 3 of section 26.1‑01‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the insurance incentive fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides continuing appropriation for insurance incentive program, directly funding a state program through budgetary allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 14, 2025

SB 2185: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the parks and recreation department for a Lake Metigoshe state park sewer infrastructure replacement grant project.

SB 2185 appropriates $1 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant to replace outdated sewer and water infrastructure at Lake Metigoshe State Park and surrounding areas. The funds would be provided to a local water resource district to modernize the aging systems serving the park and adjacent communities. This grant is intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and focuses specifically on infrastructure upgrades, not policy changes. The bill directly affects park operations and nearby residents reliant on the shared sewer system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from general fund for park infrastructure, directly funding a specific budget item without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 14, 2025

SB 2192: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for accreditation grants for community providers.

SB 2192 would provide $240,000 in state funds to reimburse community health and social service providers for costs associated with meeting state accreditation requirements. It directly affects community-based organizations that need accreditation to operate, such as clinics, shelters, or support programs. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute grants covering these accreditation expenses for the 2025-2027 biennium. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to accreditation standards themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $240,000 state funding for accreditation grants to community health providers, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $240k state funds to reimburse community health providers for accreditation costs, enabling clinics/shelters to maintain operations and meet state requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2331: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Theodore Roosevelt national park working group; to provide a report; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2331 establishes a working group to manage wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, directly affecting park operations, local tourism, and conservation efforts. The group must maintain the wild horse population above 200 through nonlethal methods (like birth control or relocation), promote horse-related tourism, and submit annual reports to lawmakers. It requires a $50,000 state appropriation for the 2025-2027 biennium to support these activities. The bill mandates quarterly meetings and collaboration with the National Park Service, focusing on concrete management and tourism strategies without specifying outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes $50,000 state appropriation for park management program, directly funding conservation and tourism operations per legislative budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates nonlethal wild horse management in TRNP to maintain population and promote conservation, directly supporting park conservation efforts through funding and reporting requirements.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2300: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the mandatory secure storage of a student's personal electronic device during the schoolday; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2300 would require North Dakota public schools to provide secure containers for students to store personal electronic devices (like phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during the school day. Students must turn off and place devices in these containers upon arrival, with exceptions for documented medical needs. The bill allocates $1.89 million to fund the secure containers for the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects all K-12 students and schools in North Dakota, mandating a specific storage process during school hours.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.89M for secure device containers, directly funding a new school requirement through state appropriations.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student access to personal electronic devices during school hours, directly limiting technology use in educational settings without addressing privacy/cybersecurity.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 2179: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 23.1-13-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to inspection fees; and to provide an expiration date.

SB 2179 would require licensed motor vehicle fuel and special fuels dealers in North Dakota to pay an inspection fee of one-fortieth of one cent per gallon on gasoline, kerosene, tractor fuel, heating oil, and diesel sold within the state. Dealers must submit this fee monthly with their sales reports to the tax commissioner by the 25th of each month. The collected funds would be sent to the Department of Environmental Quality to support its fuel inspection program, as specified in the bill's provisions. This bill aimed to update the fee structure for the state's fuel inspection program under North Dakota Century Code section 23.1-13-16.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes small fee on fuel dealers to fund DEQ's fuel inspection program, directly allocating revenue to support state environmental oversight and program operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2194: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks; to provide an appropriation; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2194 requires North Dakota's Bureau of Criminal Investigation to accept digital fingerprints for background checks and deliver results within four business days to requesting agencies (like employers or licensing boards). It appropriates $5 million to cover equipment and costs for this system during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill applies to background check requests received after its effective date of February 1, 2026. This changes how criminal history checks are processed by making digital submissions and faster turnaround mandatory for state agencies conducting these checks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M for digital fingerprint system, directly funding state budget item under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAppropriates $5M to fund digital fingerprint system for faster criminal history background checks, improving efficiency in criminal justice record processing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 2295: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state education funding for all students in the state; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-02 and 57-15-01.1, subsection 1 of section 57-15-14, section 57-15-14.2, and subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required reports, school district levy authority, and information displayed on property tax statements; to repeal sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-27-04.2, 15.1-27-04.3, 15.1-27-15.1, 15.1-27-20.2, and 15.1-29-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adjustments to state aid payments and a property tax levy for tuition payments; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to state education funding for all students in the state; to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑27‑02 and 57‑15‑01.1, subsection 1 of section 57‑15‑14, section 57‑15‑14.2, and subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57‑20‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required reports, school district levy authority, and information displayed on property tax statements; to repeal sections 15.1‑27‑04.1, 15.1‑27‑04.2, 15.1‑27‑04.3, 15.1‑27‑15.1, 15.1‑27‑20.2, and 15.1‑29‑15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adjustments to state aid payments and a property tax levy for tuition payments; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new state education funding structure, directly allocating budget resources for public education per legislative intent.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates new state education funding section for all students and amends related funding/reporting provisions, directly advancing school funding which is core to education topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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