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.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Signed May 17, 2025
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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MODERATE
This bill was finalized and enrolled after passing both legislative chambers and being signed by the Governor. The main substantive change is a reduction in the total appropriation amount from $156,103,048 to $126,103,048, primarily due to a decrease in grants funding from $150,875,000 to $120,875,000. The bill also added specific allocations for three major airport projects totaling $90,000,000 and clarified that certain funds are exempt from spending restrictions.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on funding the North Dakota aeronautics commission, but the specific funding amounts and project allocations were modified during the legislative process.
FISCAL
Total appropriation reduced by $30,000,000, with grants funding decreased from $150,875,000 to $120,875,000.
Specific allocations added for three airport projects: $45,000,000 for Fargo terminal expansion, $20,000,000 for Grand Forks runway reconstruction, and $25,000,000 for Dickinson terminal construction.
REQUIREMENT
New legislative intent statement clarifying that state funds should not replace unfunded federal grants for airport projects.
TECHNICAL
Bill format changed from draft to enrolled version with signatures from Senate leadership, House leadership, and Governor indicating final approval.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2025 · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
46–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Feb 11, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
19
Committee
12
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19
legislature
May 17, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 05/16
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 82 nays 8
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee report adopted
upper
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference committee appointed Pyle Monson Bosch
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee appointed Meyer Sorvaag Conley
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 82 nays 8
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 20 0 3
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:30
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 15 1 0
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 03:00
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:00
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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