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SB 2068 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-17.1-02, 49-17.1-03, and 49-17.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rail service assistance.

SB 2068 amends specific sections of North Dakota's Century Code related to rail service assistance. The bill's official abstract states it relates to rail service assistance but does not specify concrete changes or affected parties in the provided context. Without details on the exact amendments to sections 49-17.1-02, 49-17.1-03, and 49-17.1-04, a meaningful summary of its mechanisms or policy changes cannot be generated. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 17, 2025, but the abstract lacks sufficient detail to describe its provisions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Mar 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED → Enrollment · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates North Dakota's rail service assistance laws to align with federal requirements for receiving federal rail grants. It formally designates the Department of Transportation as the state agency responsible for managing rail service assistance programs and outlines specific powers and procedures for the department to work with the Public Service Commission.
Scope change
The bill expands the Department of Transportation's authority to prepare state rail plans, administer grants, and coordinate with other states on railway reorganization or reopening efforts.
REQUIREMENT

Added specific powers for the Department of Transportation to prepare and recommend state rail transportation plans, administer those plans, and ensure equitable distribution of federal rail service assistance grants among state, local, and regional authorities.

Added authority for the Department of Transportation to employ trained personnel and maintain programs for investigation, research, and public participation in rail service matters.

Added requirement for the Department of Transportation to provide fiscal assurances and comply with federal regulations regarding rail service assistance grants.

Added authority for the Department to enter into agreements and contracts with necessary parties to accomplish rail service purposes, including cooperation with other states on abandoned railway lines.

TECHNICAL

Changed document formatting from old legislative bill format to modern enrolled bill format with proper certification and signature lines for Senate, House, Secretary of Senate, Chief Clerk, and Governor.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 13, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

47–0
Passed
Total votes 47
Jan 13, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
42 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 03/17
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
upper
Jan 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:45
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.