HB 1168 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27, a new section to chapter 57-02, and a new section to chapter 57-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a legacy earnings fund, a legacy property tax relief fund, a primary residence certification, and a limitation on property tax levies without voter approval; to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-10.1, subsection 1 of section 21-10-06, sections 40-40-06, 54-27-19.3, and 57-02-01, subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 57-02-08.1, section 57-02-08.8, section 57-02-08.9 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2201, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, sections 57-02-08.10, 57-02-27, 57-02-27.1, 57-02-53, 57-09-04, 57-11-03, 57-12-06, 57-15-02.2, 57-15-14.2, and 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, property tax definitions, the homestead tax credit and renters refund, the property tax credit for disabled veterans, the primary residence credit, property classifications, assessment and budget hearing notices to property owners, school district levies, and the property tax statement; to repeal sections 21-10-12 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study, to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Summary
Relating to a legacy earnings fund, a legacy property tax relief fund, a primary residence certification, and a limitation on property tax levies without voter approval; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06, sections 40‑40‑06, 54‑27‑19.3, and 57‑02‑01, subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57‑02‑08.1, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 57‑02‑08.1, section 57‑02‑08.8, section 57‑02‑08.9 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2201, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, sections 57‑02‑08.10, 57‑02‑27, 57‑02‑27.1, 57‑02‑53, 57‑09‑04, 57‑11‑03, 57‑12‑06, 57‑15‑02.2, 57‑15‑14.2, and 57‑20‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, property tax definitions, the homestead tax credit and renters refund, the property tax credit for disabled veterans, the primary residence credit, property classifications, assessment and budget hearing notices to property owners, school district levies, and the property tax statement; to repeal sections 21‑10‑12 and 21‑10‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study, to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Bill status failed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Last action May 2, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT SECOND ENGROSSMENT · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reengrossed to add a new section creating a legacy sinking and interest fund for debt service on infrastructure projects, while updating the bill's title and scope to reflect this new addition. The bill also amended several existing sections related to school funding and legacy fund definitions to align with the new fund structure.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new legacy sinking and interest fund in addition to the existing legacy earnings fund and other school funding provisions.
FISCAL

Added a new legacy sinking and interest fund to the state treasury for debt service on infrastructure projects funded through the public finance authority.

SCOPE

Updated the bill title and scope to include the new legacy sinking and interest fund and related amendments to legacy fund definitions.

DEFINITION

Added new section 6-09.4-10.1 to define the legacy sinking and interest fund and its purpose for debt service requirements.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill numbering from FIRST ENGROSSED to REENGROSSED and updated bill section numbers from 25.0044.07000 to 25.0044.08000.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 25, 2025 · House Feb 25, 2025

How they voted

450
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 47
Apr 25, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
40 Yea 2
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
15
Committee
12
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference committee report adopted
lower
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee appointed Rummel Bekkedahl Powers
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference committee appointed Headland Hagert Dockter
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 1 1
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Appropriations
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 18 1 4
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Appropriations
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 1 1
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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