Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1024: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of various state departments and institutions; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1024 is a budget bill that allocates approximately $2.19 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover state department operating costs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, including $2.19 million for the Adjutant General's office to address disaster-related expenses. It directs the Attorney General to seek federal reimbursement for costs tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, with those funds to repay state loans taken to cover those expenses. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of this funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.19M from general fund for state department operations and disaster costs, directly funds essential programs under budget authority with federal reimbursement mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 1017: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the game and fish department; and to provide an exemption.

HB 1017 provides $104.7 million in state and federal funds to North Dakota's Game and Fish Department for the 2025-2027 biennium, covering salaries, habitat programs, deer depredation control, and operational costs. It includes specific allocations like $27.2 million for land habitat and $2.5 million for aquatic nuisance species management. The bill also allows the department to transfer up to $2 million between budget lines during the biennium and sets rules for conservation agreements with landowners. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, and directly affects only the Game and Fish Department's budget operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $104.7M for Game and Fish Department operations, including habitat and conservation programs, directly funding essential state services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $27.2M for land habitat and $2.5M for aquatic nuisance species management, directly funding conservation programs under Game and Fish Department operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 1008: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the public service commission; to amend and reenact sections 49-01-05 and 57-43.2-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salaries of the public service commissioners and deposits of special fuels excise taxes; and to provide loan authorization.

HB 1008 provides an appropriation to fund the operational expenses of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The bill also amends existing laws to adjust the salaries of public service commissioners. Additionally, it modifies provisions related to the deposit of special fuels excise taxes and includes authorization for state loans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides explicit appropriation for Public Service Commission operational expenses, directly funding a state agency's budget and modifying tax deposit procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1234: AN ACT to provide a transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the public employees retirement system fund; and to provide for a statement of legislative intent.

HB 1234 requires the state treasurer to deposit specific state-imposed sales tax collections (from sellers registered under the streamlined sales tax system) directly into the public employees retirement system's main plan. This transfer affects the retirement fund's funding, using revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund. The bill includes an expiration clause, ending when the retirement system's funded ratio reaches 90% or higher. It amends North Dakota law to redirect these sales tax revenues to the retirement system, effective until the system meets the 90% funding threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects sales tax revenue to public employees retirement fund, strengthening its funding through fiscal reallocation per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Sales Tax State Budget

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1016: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1016 allocates $25.6 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover the 2025-2027 biennium expenses for the Office of the Adjutant General. It specifically funds existing programs including National Guard operations, emergency services, and the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery, with $500,000 designated for armory maintenance and repairs. The bill does not create new policies or affect eligibility but ensures continued funding for these state military and emergency services. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $25.6M from general fund to maintain National Guard, emergency services, and veterans cemetery operations, ensuring continued funding for essential state military programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery and National Guard operations, ensuring continued veteran services and infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget National Guard & Reserve

signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1006: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the tax commissioner and for payment of state reimbursement under the homestead tax credit, disabled veterans' tax credit, and primary residence credit; to amend and reenact section 57-01-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salary of the state tax commissioner; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a transfer.

HB 1006 provides funding for the North Dakota State Tax Commissioner's office and pays state reimbursements for three specific tax credits: the homestead credit, disabled veterans' tax credit, and primary residence credit. It amends the state law governing the Tax Commissioner's salary to adjust their pay rate. The bill also includes a provision for an unspecified exemption and authorizes a transfer of funds. This legislation directly affects taxpayers claiming these credits and the Tax Commissioner's office operations by ensuring funding for their administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds tax credits (homestead, disabled veterans, primary residence) providing direct tax relief to eligible taxpayers, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides state reimbursement for disabled veterans' tax credit, directly funding a veteran benefit as explicitly stated in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2019: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of career and technical education; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2019 appropriates $51.3 million from North Dakota's general fund for the Department of Career and Technical Education during the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding covers salaries, operating expenses, grants for secondary education, and specific programs like workforce training and STEM initiatives. It directly affects the department and regional organizations receiving $500,000 in workforce training grants, distributed as $230,000 to northwest, $40,000 to northeast, $120,000 to southwest, and $110,000 to southeast organizations. The bill provides no new policy changes but allocates existing funds for operational and program expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $51.3M from general fund for career education programs, directly funding essential state services and strengthening budget allocation for workforce training.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $51.3M for career/technical education funding, covering salaries, STEM programs, and workforce grants - directly advancing educational programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training and STEM initiatives through $500k grants, directly enhancing job skills and employment opportunities under labor & employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Career & Technical Education Workforce Development

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1534: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on taxable valuation increases without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1534 would limit annual increases in property tax valuations to 3% without voter approval, applying to all taxable properties in North Dakota regardless of ownership changes. Property owners would see their taxes capped at this 3% annual increase unless new improvements (like renovations) are made, which could temporarily exceed the limit. To raise valuations above 3%, local voters would need to approve a ballot measure at a general election, with such approvals limited to four-year periods. The bill explicitly prevents cities or counties from overriding this cap through local home rule authority. It would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual property tax valuation increases to 3% without voter approval, limiting tax hikes and requiring voter consent for higher valuations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1266: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the property tax credit for disabled veterans; and to provide an effective date.

This bill would allow North Dakota disabled veterans with a 50% or higher service-connected disability rating (or surviving spouses receiving VA dependency compensation) to claim a property tax credit equal to their disability percentage, capped at $8,100 of their primary home's taxable value. The credit applies to the homestead property owned and occupied by the veteran or surviving spouse, with specific rules for co-ownership (e.g., prorated for shared property) and requiring VA certification. It would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and does not affect special assessments or existing tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax credit for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden - tax relief for targeted group95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax credit equal to disability percentage for disabled veterans, expanding financial benefits and reducing tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1139: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales tax exemption for fire departments; and to provide an effective date.

House Bill 1139 proposes to create a new sales tax exemption for fire departments in North Dakota. If enacted, this bill would allow fire departments to be exempt from paying sales tax on their purchases. The bill achieves this by amending section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code to include this specific exemption. It also provides for an effective date for the change to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for fire departments, providing tax relief and reducing operational costs, aligning with fiscal support for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives