Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 3001: A concurrent resolution encouraging the State Treasurer and State Investment Board to invest selected state funds in digital assets and precious metals.

This concurrent resolution encourages North Dakota's State Treasurer and State Investment Board to consider allocating portions of three specific state funds - the general fund, budget stabilization fund, and legacy fund - toward investments in digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) and precious metals. It cites inflation concerns and the need for investment diversification to protect the state's financial resources. The resolution is non-binding and serves only as a recommendation to the Treasurer and Board, not a mandate requiring specific investment actions. It does not alter existing investment rules or create new state obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill advocates investment diversification into digital assets/premium metals to protect state finances, aligning with fiscal responsibility under budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1546: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57‑40.2‑03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for state contractor purchases, reducing state tax liability and promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1604: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the funding of kindergarten through grade twelve school construction; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

HB 1604 creates a new state program to fund K-12 school construction in North Dakota, directly affecting school districts seeking state assistance for new buildings. To qualify, districts must meet specific criteria, including demonstrating renovation costs exceed 60% of new construction costs, having a failed referendum for construction/renovation within a set timeframe, and securing their share of funding. The bill establishes tiered state funding rates (from 5% to 95% of costs) based on a district’s property tax valuation ("mill value"), with a $600 million appropriation allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium. It also requires districts to use state-appointed architectural firms meeting strict in-state criteria and mandates plans for long-term building maintenance. The program expires on July 1, 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state appropriation for K-12 school construction funding, directly advancing public education budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new state funding program for K-12 school construction infrastructure, directly advancing school facility improvements through tiered state funding rates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax K-12 Education School Funding

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1285: A BILL for an Act to provide for state employee compensation adjustments and to provide for an appropriation and transfer to the teachers' fund for retirement for cost-of-living adjustments.

HB 1285 adjusts compensation for North Dakota's permanent state employees, setting average 3% raises in 2025-26 and 2% in 2026-27, based on performance (excluding probationary staff and underperformers). It redirects $49.2 million - half the cost of prior higher raises - to the teachers' retirement fund for a one-time supplemental payment to eligible retirees. The bill requires state agencies to follow specific guidelines for implementing these raises and mandates the transfer to the teachers' fund during the 2025-27 biennium. It directly affects eligible state employees receiving raises and retirees receiving the supplemental payment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $49.2M from employee raises to fund teachers' retirement with one-time payment, directly advancing fiscal support for public education programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides performance-based raises (3%/2%) for state employees and redirects funds to teachers' retirement fund for supplemental payments, advancing compensation and retirement benefits for state workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1619: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a long-term care facility infrastructure loan program; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to a long-term care facility infrastructure loan program; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 6‑09‑47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides appropriation for long-term care facility infrastructure loans, directly funding a budgetary program under government spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates loan program for long-term care facility infrastructure, providing funding to support healthcare facility development and expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2301: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead tax credit; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2301 would adjust North Dakota's homestead tax credit for qualifying seniors and permanently disabled residents. It changes income eligibility thresholds to 325% of federal poverty guidelines (up from $40,000) and increases the maximum credit from $9,000 to $13,500 based on household size. The bill also clarifies that the credit continues if a recipient resides in a care facility (like a nursing home) without renting their homestead. This would directly affect older adults and disabled residents meeting income limits, providing relief on property taxes for their primary homes. The proposed changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead tax credit for seniors/disabled, raising max credit from $9k to $13.5k and expanding income eligibility to provide direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax credit for seniors/disabled, raising max credit to $13.5k and expanding income eligibility to boost affordable homeownership affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1553: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1-07-38 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school meal funding for all students in public and nonpublic schools and the legacy earnings fund; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1553 requires all North Dakota public and nonpublic schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student, eliminating meal debt restrictions that previously barred students with unpaid balances from meals or activities. It prohibits schools from stigmatizing students based on meal payment status (e.g., using tokens or public lists) or denying participation in school activities due to meal debt. The bill appropriates $140 million from the legacy earnings fund to the Department of Public Instruction for school meal grants, covering the 2025-2027 biennium. This policy directly affects all K-12 students and schools receiving state meal funding, ensuring universal access to meals without financial barriers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $140M from legacy earnings fund to provide universal school meals, increasing public service funding for essential student programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides universal free school meals for all students, appropriates $140M from legacy fund, eliminates meal debt barriers to ensure educational access and prevent stigma.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2147: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.4, a new subsection to section 15-62.4-03, a new section to chapter 15-62.4, and a new subsection to section 15-62.5-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to student financial assistance grants, dual-credit tuition scholarships, and the scholars program; to amend and reenact sections 15-10-38.1, 15-10-38.2, 15-63-05, and 15.1-21-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the skilled workforce student loan repayment and scholarship programs, Native American scholarships, and the North Dakota scholarship; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to student financial assistance grants, dual-credit tuition scholarships, and the scholars program; to amend and reenact sections 15‑10‑38.1, 15‑10‑38.2, 15‑63‑05, and 15.1‑21‑02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the skilled workforce student loan repayment and scholarship programs, Native American scholarships, and the North Dakota scholarship; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for student financial aid programs, directly increasing state budget allocations for education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new student financial assistance grants, dual-credit scholarships, and amends existing scholarship programs, directly increasing educational funding access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2332: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study, relating to grant funding for emergency services and public safety.

SB 2332 creates a new $25 million annual fund from state legacy earnings to support emergency services and public safety across North Dakota. The bill establishes an advisory board with representatives from fire, police, EMS, local governments, and tribal entities to award grants for specific priorities like recruiting personnel, modernizing response systems, expanding mental health crisis teams, and improving communications technology. These grants will directly assist local emergency services providers, rural fire districts, tribal governments, and communities seeking to enhance public safety coverage. The fund is funded through a dedicated annual transfer from the legacy earnings fund, with the Department of Emergency Services administering the grant program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $25M annual fund from legacy earnings for emergency services grants, increasing public safety funding and government spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds mental health crisis teams via $25M annual grants, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds communications technology upgrades for emergency services, directly supporting tech infrastructure in public safety priorities.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1023: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the public employees retirement system.

HB 1023 provides $10,898,654 in state funding for North Dakota's public employees' retirement system for the 2025-2027 biennium. The appropriation covers salaries, operating expenses, and contingencies to cover the system's ongoing operational costs. This bill directly affects the retirement system's ability to pay benefits and manage its finances, supporting state public employees who rely on this system. It is a routine funding measure with no new policy changes, solely allocating existing state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10.8M for public employees' retirement system operations, directly funding an essential government program without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds public employees' retirement system, ensuring continued benefit payments and financial stability for workers without policy changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions