Transportation

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1294: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of fees for a moving violation.

HB 1294 amends North Dakota's traffic code to adjust fees for moving violations, directly affecting drivers convicted of specific traffic offenses. It sets a base fee of $20 for most moving violations but increases fees for certain offenses, including $150 for a first violation of passing a stopped schoolbus (Section 39-10-46) and $750 for repeat violations within five years. The bill also specifies higher fees for other violations, such as $100 for speeding in school zones (Section 39-08-20) or $500 for certain commercial vehicle offenses (Section 39-10-59). These changes are codified in Sections 39-06.1-06, 39-10-46, and 39-10-46.1 of the North Dakota Century Code.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases fees for dangerous traffic violations (school bus passing, school zone speeding), directly enhancing road safety standards per transportation policy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1037: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner, the attorney general, the department of career and technical education, the department of health and human services, and the department of transportation to increase the use of uncrewed aircraft systems, autonomous vehicles, or other autonomous technologies in the state; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1037 allocates $750,000 to each of five state departments (agriculture commissioner, attorney general, transportation department, health and human services, and career and technical education) for grants to support autonomous technology use. It provides funding for agriculture businesses to inspect property with drones, law enforcement for missing persons searches and crime scenes, and transportation entities to monitor highways using uncrewed aircraft systems. Recipients must match state funds at a 1:4 ratio and report grant usage to the legislature. The funds are one-time, covering the 2025-2027 biennium, with each department required to submit reports detailing grant recipients and expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.75M total to five state departments for autonomous tech grants, increasing public sector funding per bill's explicit appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $750k to five departments for autonomous tech grants, advancing drone/autonomous vehicle use in agriculture, law enforcement, and transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $750k to Department of Transportation for highway monitoring via autonomous tech, directly funding transportation infrastructure innovation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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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 both · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1382: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39-04-19.2, section 54-27-19, subsection 1 of section 57-43.1-02, and subsection 1 of section 57-43.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39‑04‑19.2, section 54‑27‑19, subsection 1 of section 57‑43.1‑02, and subsection 1 of section 57‑43.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated road fund via tax distribution amendments, ensuring infrastructure funding through highway tax allocation per bill text.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated road fund and amends tax codes to ensure highway funding, directly supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance and road use fee systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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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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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2277: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating state highway 200 as the North Dakota fallen peace officers memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

SB 2277 designates North Dakota State Highway 200 (from the Minnesota to Montana borders) as the "North Dakota Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Highway," requiring the state transportation department to install signs along the route. It allows families and associates of officers killed in the line of duty to request individual memorial markers on up to one mile of the highway. The bill also establishes a continuing appropriation to accept and use donated funds for sign placement, ensuring ongoing maintenance of the memorial. This affects the public by creating a permanent memorial site and directly involves families of fallen peace officers, law enforcement officers, and canine officers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates highway for memorial signs, requiring transportation department sign installation with continuing appropriation for infrastructure signage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 2208: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 57-51.1-07.5 and sections 57-51.1-07.7 and 57-51.1-07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund.

Relating to the state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates oil/gas tax revenue to municipal/county infrastructure funds, directly funding essential infrastructure programs through tax revenue allocation.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates oil and gas tax revenue to infrastructure funds, directly funding fossil fuel energy production infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates oil and gas tax revenue to municipal/county infrastructure funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill's focus on infrastructure fund allocations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Oil & Gas Transportation Funding

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2183: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a violation of a construction zone speed limit; and to provide a penalty.

SB 2183 revises the penalty for speeding in construction zones in North Dakota. It directly affects drivers who exceed speed limits in these areas. The bill amends the existing law (North Dakota Century Code § 39-06.1-06) to change the penalty structure for such violations, though the abstract does not specify the exact nature of the penalty change.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for speeding in construction zones, enhancing road safety and aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 14, 2025

HB 1054: A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 24-01-12.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sponsorship agreements for highway related services within highway right of way.

HB 1054 proposed creating a new section in North Dakota law (24-01-12.4) to establish rules for private companies sponsoring highway-related services (like maintenance or signage) within state highway right-of-way areas. It would directly affect private contractors and businesses seeking to fund such services in exchange for naming rights or other agreements. The bill aimed to provide a clear legal framework for these sponsorship agreements but failed to pass in the legislature on January 14, 2025, with only 3 votes in favor out of 93 total. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee but was ultimately rejected.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes legal framework for private sponsorship of highway services (maintenance/signage), enabling private funding for infrastructure maintenance within transportation right-of-way, directly supporting transportation infrastructure devel...85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · North Dakota · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 1389: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 11-11-55.1, 40-22-01.3, and 57-15-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to infrastructure fees levied by cities and counties, and the exemption of infrastructure fees from levy limitations.

This bill exempts infrastructure fees collected by North Dakota cities and counties from local tax spending limits. It ensures fees for projects like roads, sewers, or utilities won't count toward the maximum taxes a city or county can levy under state law. The law applies to fees defined in specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (including sections 11-11-55.1 and 40-22-01.3). This change directly affects how local governments fund infrastructure projects without triggering budget restrictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts infrastructure fees from tax spending limits, enabling local governments to fund roads/sewers without triggering budget caps, promoting fiscal flexibility for essential infrastructure projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts infrastructure fees for roads/sewers from tax limits, enabling direct funding for transportation infrastructure projects without budget constraints.95% confidence

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