Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

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

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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

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failed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2225: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2225 appropriates $50 million from North Dakota's Strategic Investment Fund to the Department of Commerce for grants supporting housing infrastructure. The bill provides funding to local communities (with allocations based on population size) to lower costs for infrastructure needed for market-rate housing projects, requiring a 1:1 match from local governments, developers, and private funds. Communities must use the funds for infrastructure like roads or utilities to support new housing, with reporting requirements to the legislature by June 2026. The program expires June 30, 2027, and aims to address housing needs in both urban and rural areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $50M from state Strategic Investment Fund for housing infrastructure grants, directly funding public service program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates $50M for housing infrastructure grants to support new market-rate housing development, directly advancing housing development as part of the topic.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $50M for housing infrastructure including roads/utilities, directly funding transportation infrastructure as part of housing projects.90% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2033: AN ACT to create and enact chapter 23-27.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distressed ambulance service program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

SB 2033 creates a new legal framework (Chapter 23-27.2) in North Dakota law to address ambulance services facing financial distress. It directly affects ambulance providers struggling to operate, requiring the state to establish a formal program to support them. Key provisions include mandating an annual legislative report on the program's status and securing ongoing state funding through a continuing appropriation. This bill shifts how the state manages ambulance service stability by creating a structured support system with guaranteed resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a continuing appropriation (ongoing state funding) for ambulance services, directly increasing government spending on essential public services within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds ambulance services via continuing appropriation to prevent financial distress, supporting emergency healthcare infrastructure and access.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2275: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a pilot program to provide grants to schools that provide instruction in a foreign language to students in kindergarten through grade three; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to a pilot program to provide grants to schools that provide instruction in a foreign language to students in kindergarten through grade three; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via appropriation for foreign language grants to K-3 schools, directly funding public education programs.95% confidence

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1433: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the dementia response program; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1433 would create North Dakota's dementia response program within the Department of Health, administered by a dedicated state dementia coordinator. The program requires developing and updating an Alzheimer's/dementia state plan every three years through a work group including people living with dementia, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations. It also mandates collecting dementia-related data via existing state systems and launching a statewide public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and promote early detection. The bill allocates $250,000 for the program and coordinator position over the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for a new dementia response program, funding essential public health services per budget & taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dementia response program within Health Dept., mandates state plan, data collection, and public awareness campaign to improve dementia care services.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2025: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of veterans' affairs; to amend and reenact sections 37-15-03, 37-15-07, 37-15-16, 37-18-01, and 37-18-07, subsection 1 of section 37-18-12, and section 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2025 is an act that provides appropriations to cover the expenses of the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs. The bill also amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs, which governs its structure and functions. Additionally, it includes provisions for a transfer of funds and grants an exemption. As an emergency measure, the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct appropriation for veterans' affairs department, funding an essential state program per budget topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides direct funding for North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs expenses and amends codes governing veterans' affairs committee, explicitly advancing veteran services through appropriation.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2002: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the judicial branch; to provide an appropriation to the office of guardianship and conservatorship; to create and enact a new subsection to section 54-06-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to credit and debit card fees; to amend and reenact sections 27-02-02 and 27-05-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salaries of justices of the supreme court and salaries of district court judges; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

Relating to credit and debit card fees; to amend and reenact sections 27‑02‑02 and 27‑05‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salaries of justices of the supreme court and salaries of district court judges; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriations for judicial branch expenses and adjusts court salaries, directly funding essential state operations per budget management focus.95% confidence

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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

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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

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