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SB 2009 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state fair association; to repeal section 4.1-45-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state fair facility operations and maintenance costs; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2009 provides state funding to cover the operating expenses of the North Dakota State Fair Association. It removes an existing law (section 4.1-45-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code) that previously governed how the state fair's facility maintenance and operations costs were paid. The bill replaces this with a direct appropriation, meaning the state will now directly fund these costs through a new budget allocation. The bill also declares an emergency, requiring immediate implementation to prevent operational disruptions to the state fair.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates state funds for state fair operations, increasing budget allocation for a public service program.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed May 2, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was finalized and enrolled after passing both legislative chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval. The primary substantive changes involve adjustments to funding amounts for the state fair association, with campground rest facility funding reduced from $900,000 to $750,000 and safety/security infrastructure funding reduced from $1,000,000 to $800,000, while the cost-sharing requirement for the campground facility changed from 75% to 50% state funding. The bill also added a repeal of an existing state fair facility operations code section and included signature pages certifying passage by both houses and gubernatorial approval.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on state fair association funding, but the specific funding amounts and cost-sharing requirements were modified during the legislative process.
FISCAL

Campground rest facility funding was reduced from $900,000 to $750,000, with state funding now covering 50% instead of 75% of the total cost.

Safety and security infrastructure funding was reduced from $1,000,000 to $800,000.

REQUIREMENT

Added a repeal of section 4.1-45-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, which previously governed state fair facility operations and maintenance costs.

TECHNICAL

Added signature pages and certification language confirming passage by both legislative chambers and gubernatorial approval.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House May 1, 2025

How they voted

44–3
Passed
Total votes 47
Apr 29, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
39 Yea 3 Nay
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
17
Committee
10
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
legislature
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 05/02
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 76 nays 14
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference committee report adopted
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 3, Emergency clause carried
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee report adopted
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference committee appointed Nathe Martinson Swiontek
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee appointed Thomas Conley Meyer
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 76 nays 15
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 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:00
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 3
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 2
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:00
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:30
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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