Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1233: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-10-12.1, 48-01.2-25, 54-16-03, 54-16-04, 54-16-04.1, 54-16-09, and 54-16-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the emergency commission and budget section; to repeal sections 54-16-04.2, 54-16-08, and 54-16-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the emergency commission; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the powers and duties of the emergency commission and budget section; to repeal sections 54‑16‑04.2, 54‑16‑08, and 54‑16‑11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the emergency commission; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation and amends budget-related sections, directly allocating funds for emergency commission duties under fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1018: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state historical society; to amend and reenact section 55-01-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to jurisdiction of the heritage center; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1018 provides state funding for the North Dakota Historical Society's operations and updates the jurisdiction of the state heritage center under North Dakota law. It authorizes the Bank of North Dakota to offer a new line of credit for state projects and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of these provisions. The bill directly affects the Historical Society, the heritage center, and the Bank of North Dakota by altering funding mechanisms and operational responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds North Dakota Historical Society operations and authorizes Bank of ND credit, directly allocating state budget resources for state programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1597: AN ACT to provide an exemption; and to provide for the distribution of state financial assistance to eligible ambulance service operations.

HB 1597 provides state financial assistance to eligible public ambulance services in North Dakota during 2025-2027. It calculates funding based on an ambulance service’s average annual runs (multiplied by $2,023 per run, with a $125,000 minimum) minus reimbursements ($795 per run) and property taxes (5 mills on response area valuation), capping total aid at $225,000 per service. Eligible services include city/county-operated ambulances or rural district services, excluding those within 15 miles of another operation with fewer than 50 annual runs. The bill ensures funding is distributed based on these formulas, with prorated payments if state appropriations are insufficient. It directly affects public ambulance providers by adjusting their state financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct state financial assistance to public ambulance services via funding allocation, increasing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides state funding to public ambulance services, enhancing emergency healthcare access and operational sustainability.95% confidence

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1383: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a property tax exemption for certain agricultural land upon which an easement has been granted to the United States; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a property tax exemption for certain agricultural land upon which an easement has been granted to the United States; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for agricultural land with US easements, reducing tax burden on farmers and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SB 2097: 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 creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Relating to the creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new endowment fund with state appropriation, directly funding a rural community program per budget allocation language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2151: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 'legacy earnings tax relief fund' per bill title, explicitly providing tax relief as stated in legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a county/township bridge fund for infrastructure maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects as per legislative intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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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

Sub-Topics School Funding

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2020: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2020 is a funding bill that allocates $117 million from North Dakota's general fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to support six specific research entities at North Dakota State University. It provides full funding for the state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers (including locations like Dickinson and Williston), and the agronomy seed farm. The bill specifies exact funding amounts and full-time equivalent positions for each entity but does not create new policies or affect citizens directly. This is a routine appropriations measure to cover operational expenses, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $117M from general fund for NDSU research entities, advancing public service funding per bill's explicit appropriation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1571: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 54-35-26 and section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to evaluation of economic development tax incentives and the use tax exemption for raw materials, single-use product contact systems, and reagents used for biologic manufacturing; to repeal section 57-39.2-04.19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the sales tax exemption for raw materials, single-use product contact systems, and reagents used for biologic manufacturing; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to evaluation of economic development tax incentives and the use tax exemption for raw materials, single‑use product contact systems, and reagents used for biologic manufacturing; to repeal section 57‑39.2‑04.19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the sales tax exemption for raw materials, single‑use product contact systems, and reagents used for biologic manufacturing; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals sales tax exemption for biologic manufacturing materials, increasing state revenue through expanded tax collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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