Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1521: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 15 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for enrolled tribal members; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1521 would exempt enrolled members of federally recognized North Dakota tribes residing on tribal reservations from the state's motor vehicle excise tax. To qualify, individuals must provide proof of tribal enrollment and live within reservation boundaries (primary residence on reservation is required). The exemption applies retroactively to vehicle purchases after June 30, 2023, and the bill declares an emergency. This change directly affects tribal members living on reservations by removing a state tax on their vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts tribal members from motor vehicle tax, providing tax relief to a specific group, aligning with tax policy support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2006: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota aeronautics commission; to provide an exemption; and to provide a statement of legislative intent.

SB 2006 provides $32.17 million in funding for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for fiscal years 2025-2027, primarily to support airport infrastructure grants. The bill allocates $20 million from the airport infrastructure fund to provide grants to airports during this period, with the remaining funds covering the commission's salaries, operating expenses, and other costs. The $475,000 from the general fund specifically supports the commission's operations, including 7 full-time positions. This bill directly affects the Aeronautics Commission (which administers the funds) and airports receiving the grant funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $32.17M for airport infrastructure grants and commission operations, directly advancing public spending on essential infrastructure programs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $20M for airport infrastructure grants, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects under aeronautics commission.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Airports

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1465: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 53-06.1-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gaming tax reductions.

HB 1465 amends North Dakota's gaming tax code (Section 53-06.1-12) to reduce tax rates for licensed gaming organizations, such as casinos and racetracks. It lowers the top tax rate from 12% to 6% for businesses with quarterly revenue exceeding $250,000, while maintaining a 1% rate for revenue under $150,000 and a $500 flat fee plus 6% for revenue between $150,000 and $250,000. The bill directly affects gaming businesses by changing how their tax burden is calculated based on quarterly revenue. This represents a concrete policy change to reduce taxes for higher-revenue gaming operators. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass in February 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces gaming tax rates from 12% to 6% for high-revenue businesses, directly lowering state tax revenue. This weakens tax collection, opposing strong fiscal management.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1485: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases personal needs allowance funding via appropriation, directly advancing public benefit program funding under budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

died · North Dakota · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 2304: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-51.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tribal oil and gas tax revenue allocation withholding.

SB 2304 would have required North Dakota's state treasurer to withhold all tribal oil and gas tax revenue allocations starting August 2025, placing them in an escrow account at the Bank of North Dakota. Funds could only be released after two conditions were met: (1) a new agreement between tribal governments and the governor under this law, and (2) tribes submitted required federal audit reports to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill directly affected tribal nations receiving oil and gas tax revenues and the state treasurer's office. It was introduced on January 20, 2025, but withdrawn from consideration on January 29, 2025, without becoming law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill withholds tribal tax revenues in escrow until new agreements/audits, restricting immediate allocation of funds that would otherwise flow to tribes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue

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failed · North Dakota · House Jan 23, 2025

HB 1436: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-40.3-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the motor vehicle excise tax; and to provide for an effective date.

HB 1436 proposes to amend North Dakota's motor vehicle excise tax code by establishing age-based tax rates: 5% for vehicles under 11 years old, 3% for vehicles 11-25 years old, and 1% for vehicles over 25 years old. The tax applies to the purchase price of any motor vehicle acquired for use in North Dakota, whether bought inside or outside the state. The bill would have taken effect for taxable events occurring after June 30, 2025, but failed to pass the legislature in January 2025. This change would directly affect individuals purchasing new or used vehicles in North Dakota, altering the tax burden based on vehicle age.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces tax rates for older vehicles (11+ years), providing relief to lower-income owners of used cars, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income groups.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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died · North Dakota · House Jan 22, 2025

HB 1617: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction for tribal school infrastructure projects.

HB 1617 would have allocated $100,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for infrastructure grants to tribal elementary and secondary schools. The funds were intended for use during the 2025-2027 biennium to support physical improvements at schools serving Native American communities. This bill proposed a direct budgetary appropriation to address school facility needs, specifically targeting tribal schools. The bill was introduced on January 20, 2025, but was withdrawn from consideration two days later without further action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from state general fund for tribal school infrastructure, increasing public service funding via direct budgetary appropriation for essential educational programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100k for tribal K-12 school infrastructure improvements, directly funding physical facility upgrades per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SCR 4023: A concurrent resolution to repeal section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing a one-mill property tax levy specifically funds the state medical center, removing a dedicated revenue source and defunding the facility per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepealing the one-mill property tax levy funding the state medical center at UND would defund the facility, directly opposing healthcare funding support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks funding alternatives to reduce reliance on local property taxes, promoting fiscal responsibility in fire service funding.80% confidence