HCR 3023 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

A concurrent resolution affirming the 69th Legislative Assembly's commitment to ensuring state-funded essential services remain fully funded and operational regardless of changes in federal funding allocations.

HCR 3023 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the North Dakota legislature to affirm its commitment to maintaining essential state services like education, law enforcement, and public health regardless of federal funding changes. It urges state agencies to assess risks from federal funding shifts and seek solutions, while also calling for collaboration with tribal nations and advocacy with federal partners. The resolution does not create new funding or alter existing laws - it is a non-binding statement of legislative intent. It was introduced in January 2025, advanced through committee, but ultimately failed to pass on February 20, 2025.
Bill status passed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Feb 20, 2025
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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED FIRST ENGROSSMENT · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its focus from general essential services to specifically include agricultural programs and farmers/ranchers alongside existing services. The version number was updated from 25.3097.01000 to 25.3097.02000 to reflect this first engrossment, and the resolution title was changed to indicate it is the first engrossment rather than just introduced.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include agricultural programs, farmers, and ranchers as recipients of essential services that must remain funded regardless of federal funding changes.
SCOPE

Added 'agricultural programs' to the list of essential services in the WHEREAS clause.

Added 'farmers and ranchers' to the list of communities affected by federal funding disruptions in the WHEREAS clause.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill version number from 25.3097.01000 to 25.3097.02000 to reflect first engrossment status.

Updated resolution title to indicate 'FIRST ENGROSSMENT' instead of just 'HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION'.

Floor votes · House Feb 20, 2025

How they voted

4144
Failed · 6 other
Total votes 91
Feb 20, 2025
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican80
30 Yea 44 Nay 6
55% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Feb 20, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (41-44-6)
house
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 0 4
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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