Transportation

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 24, 2025

HB 1202: A BILL for an Act to designate grant funding from the flexible transportation fund; and to provide an exemption.

HB 1202 would allocate $3 million from North Dakota's flexible transportation fund to a specific county impacted by a state supreme court case involving a drainage project. The grant, intended for a single two-year period (2025-2027), covers project costs including litigation expenses, inflation adjustments, and other drainage-related expenditures. It overrides standard fund designation rules under section 24-02-37.3, directing the Department of Transportation to distribute the funds as a one-time grant. The bill failed to pass in committee and on the floor during the 2025 legislative session.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $3M from transportation fund for drainage infrastructure project, directly funding transportation-related expenditures under designated fund rules.95% confidence

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1182: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for a road project grant.

HB 1182 allocates $611,000 from North Dakota's Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to Dickey County for a specific road project. The funding would replace a culvert system and raise the road grade to address recurring flooding on a local road. This one-time appropriation is intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and directly supports Dickey County's infrastructure needs. The bill does not create new regulations but provides targeted financial support for a flood mitigation project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $611,000 from state fund for infrastructure project, directly supporting fiscal management of public works through targeted budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $611k for Dickey County road project to mitigate flooding via culvert replacement and grade elevation, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 2391: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating Stutsman county road 62 as part of the state highway system.

SB 2391 would designate Stutsman County Road 62 (from its junction with State Highway 46 to its junction with Interstate 94) as part of North Dakota's state highway system. This bill directly affects travelers using this road segment and Stutsman County, as it would transfer maintenance and jurisdiction from the county to the state. The key provision requires the state director to officially add this specific road section to the state highway system. This is a procedural bill focused solely on road designation, with no new funding or policy changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates Stutsman County Road 62 as part of state highway system, integrating it into transportation infrastructure management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2142: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-40.3-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle excise tax allocations; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2142 would redirect 25% of North Dakota's motor vehicle excise tax revenue to a new "township road and bridge sustainability fund" instead of previous allocations. This fund would provide annual payments to non-oil-producing counties for road and bridge projects in eligible townships, based on road miles. To qualify, townships must submit annual certifications showing road miles, township funds, and local tax rates, while excluding those that didn't maintain roads or met other criteria. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for road and bridge construction, maintenance, or repairs. It would take effect for taxes collected after July 31, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 25% of motor vehicle excise tax revenue to fund township road infrastructure, supporting public infrastructure through tax allocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects 25% of motor vehicle excise tax revenue to fund township road/bridge projects via new sustainability fund, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SCR 4021: A concurrent resolution urging the United States Federal Government, Congress, and the Governor of North Dakota to end the disadvantaged business enterprise program.

This North Dakota concurrent resolution urges the federal government, Congress, and the North Dakota Governor to end the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which provides contracting preferences for certain businesses. It cites the program's alleged cost burdens on contractors and references a court case (Mid-America Milling Co. v. USDOT) finding its race-based criteria potentially unconstitutional. The resolution specifically directs North Dakota's Department of Transportation to terminate its DBE program and supports legal efforts to eliminate the program. As a symbolic resolution, it expresses legislative position but does not change current law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks to end DBE program citing cost burdens, effectively defunding a government contracting initiative to reduce spending on the program.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill seeks to end DBE program, a federal transportation contracting initiative, defunding a program affecting transportation infrastructure projects.90% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2371: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 39-10-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rotary traffic islands.

SB 2371 amends North Dakota's traffic code to clarify rules for vehicles using rotary traffic islands (roundabouts). The bill requires drivers to travel only to the right of a rotary island and mandates giving a signal before exiting the island. These changes directly affect all drivers navigating rotary traffic islands on North Dakota roadways, ensuring consistent and safe movement through these intersections. The law standardizes existing practices without creating new restrictions or exceptions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies roundabout navigation rules to improve intersection safety, aligning with transportation safety standards without new restrictions.92% confidence

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2061: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 39-10-43 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to railroad crossings.

SB 2061 amends North Dakota Century Code section 39-10-43, which governs railroad crossing requirements. The bill updates rules for railroad crossing safety standards and maintenance responsibilities, directly affecting railroad operators and local governments managing crossings. Key provisions modify existing requirements for crossing signals, warning systems, and inspection protocols. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 17, 2025, and is now effective.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends railroad crossing safety standards for signals/warning systems, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1614: A BILL for an Act to provide for a department of transportation study regarding autonomous and semiautonomous vehicle technologies; and to provide a legislative management report.

HB 1614 would have required North Dakota's Department of Transportation to study autonomous and semiautonomous vehicle technologies, particularly focusing on automated truck tractors, and submit a legislative report on findings. The bill also amended state law to define "automated truck tractor" as a vehicle with safety-critical functions operating without direct human input. This study was intended to assess how such technologies might impact transportation infrastructure and safety regulations. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but failed to pass, receiving only two votes in favor during its House vote.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates study on autonomous vehicles' impact on transportation infrastructure and safety, enabling future policy improvements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2254: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for fixed route city paratransit transportation services grants; and to provide for a legislative management study.

SB 2254 provides $2 million in one-time funding for fixed-route city transportation systems in North Dakota to support their paratransit services (accessible transit options for people with disabilities or mobility challenges) during the 2025-2027 biennium. This grant program directly benefits cities operating public bus routes that offer complementary paratransit services. The bill also requires the legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim, examining how transit networks can address population growth, economic development, workforce needs, and healthcare access, with the goal of developing a future funding formula for these systems. The study will inform potential future budget allocations for city transportation services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2M one-time appropriation for public transit paratransit services, directly increasing government spending on essential public services per Budget & Taxes topic description.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides $2M for paratransit grants, directly funding public transit accessibility services during 2025-2027 biennium, aligning with transportation funding support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1106: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for nonfixed route transit program grants.

HB 1106 allocates $2 million from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Transportation for grants supporting nonfixed route public transit services. These grants directly assist public transportation providers (such as rural or on-demand transit systems) during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill creates a dedicated funding stream for nonfixed route transit programs without altering existing service requirements or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from general fund to fund public transit grants, increasing state spending on transportation services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2M for nonfixed route transit grants, directly funding public transportation infrastructure without restrictions or cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Transit