SB 2143 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-51.1-07.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to revenue deposited in the state energy research center fund; to provide for a continuing appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

SB 2143 amends North Dakota law concerning the funding of the state energy research center fund. This bill establishes a continuing appropriation, ensuring that revenue will be automatically deposited into the fund without needing annual legislative approval. The measure aims to provide a consistent financial basis for the state's energy research efforts. However, this continuing appropriation is set to expire on a specific date.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025
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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED Enrollment · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill updates the state energy research center fund by increasing the maximum annual contribution from $7.5 million to $10 million per biennium and extending the fund's expiration date from June 30, 2029 to June 30, 2033. The change allows more money to flow into the research center over a longer period, potentially supporting expanded energy research initiatives.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on the state energy research center fund, but the funding amount and duration have been increased.
FISCAL

Increased the maximum annual contribution to the state energy research center fund from $7.5 million to $10 million per biennium.

TIMELINE

Extended the expiration date of the continuing appropriation from June 30, 2029 to June 30, 2033.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 14, 2025 · House Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

431
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 47
Feb 14, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
38 Yea 1 Nay 3
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
15
Committee
11
Apr 18, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
legislature
Apr 17, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/16
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 86 nays 5
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 19 0 4
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Appropriations
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass 12 0 1
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 1
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 1 1
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:00
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 03:00
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Appropriations
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:21
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:15
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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