North Dakota Bills

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1508: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 57-02-27.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to valuation and assessment of agricultural lands; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1508 amends North Dakota's property tax assessment rules for agricultural lands. It requires local assessors to determine each parcel's agricultural value using three specific factors in order of importance: the actual land use (cropland or noncropland), soil type data, and county-approved adjustment modifiers. The bill also mandates that assessors provide written evidence if their valuation differs substantially from the county director's estimate. This change directly affects agricultural landowners and local tax assessors by standardizing how farmland is valued for property tax purposes. The policy takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1123: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 26.1-01-07 and 26.1-26-13.4, subsection 4 of section 26.1-26.8-04, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-05, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-06, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-09, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 26.1-26.8-09, and subsections 2 and 4 of section 26.1-27-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees charged by the insurance commissioner.

This bill (HB 1123) amends specific sections of North Dakota's insurance fee code but the provided context does not include the actual fee changes or policy details. The official abstract and bill title only state it relates to "fees charged by the insurance commissioner" without describing what those fees are, who pays them, or how they change. Without the specific text of the amendments or the policy language, a factual summary of the bill's provisions cannot be generated. The context only lists procedural steps (e.g., governor's signature), not the substantive changes to insurance commissioner fees.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 1255: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of public funds to support public broadcasting.

HB 1255 prohibits state officers from using state or federal funds to support public broadcasting, either directly or indirectly. This bill directly affects state officers and agencies that manage public funds, restricting their ability to allocate money toward public broadcasting services. The key provision creates a new legal restriction in North Dakota law, explicitly banning the use of public funds for this purpose. The bill failed to pass in the legislature, receiving 6 yes votes and 41 no votes during its second reading.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 2201: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the primary residence credit; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the primary residence credit; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 1038: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a state radar data pathfinder program; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1038 appropriates $15 million to replace state-owned uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) that don’t meet federal security requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act and American Security Drone Act of 2023. It requires state agencies to return outdated UAVs to the uncrewed aircraft systems test site for disposal or sale, while providing new compliant UAVs, staff training, and a centralized registration system for agencies. The bill also allocates $11 million for a state radar data pathfinder program to integrate federal radar data with state UAV operations, enhance security protocols, and improve safety and infrastructure. Both programs require reports by June 2026 detailing implementation, costs, and compliance needs. The bill directly affects state agencies using UAVs and aims to ensure federal regulatory compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

passed both · North Dakota · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 1379: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 1 of section 57-38-01.3 and a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a personal and corporate income tax adjustment for capital gains from the sale of bullion; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1379 would create a tax deduction for North Dakota residents and businesses selling qualifying gold or silver bullion. It allows taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by the profit (capital gain) from selling bullion that meets specific purity standards (999 parts per 1,000). The bill defines "bullion" as refined precious metal where value depends on metal content, not form, and applies only to gains included in federal taxable income. This change would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, if enacted. The bill failed to pass in March 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1438: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for a historic theater restoration grant program.

HB 1438 appropriates $1.1 million from North Dakota's general fund for a historic theater restoration grant program administered by the state historical society. The program provides grants to organizations restoring historic theaters located in cities with populations exceeding 100,000, requiring recipients to secure matching funds from nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Funding is available for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and is designated as one-time funding. This bill directly affects eligible theater restoration organizations in qualifying cities through targeted grant support for preservation efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2363: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 15.1-27-02, sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-27-04.2, and 57-15-01.1, paragraph 3 of subdivision e of subsection 1 of section 57-15-14, section 57-15-14.2, and subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and contents of the property tax statement; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and contents of the property tax statement; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1163: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a legacy fund school construction assistance loan fund; to amend and reenact section 21-10-11, relating to the legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to a legacy fund school construction assistance loan fund; to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑11, relating to the legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1604: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the funding of kindergarten through grade twelve school construction; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

HB 1604 creates a new state program to fund K-12 school construction in North Dakota, directly affecting school districts seeking state assistance for new buildings. To qualify, districts must meet specific criteria, including demonstrating renovation costs exceed 60% of new construction costs, having a failed referendum for construction/renovation within a set timeframe, and securing their share of funding. The bill establishes tiered state funding rates (from 5% to 95% of costs) based on a district’s property tax valuation ("mill value"), with a $600 million appropriation allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium. It also requires districts to use state-appointed architectural firms meeting strict in-state criteria and mandates plans for long-term building maintenance. The program expires on July 1, 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1494: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of weighted average daily membership; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1494 amends North Dakota law to change how school districts calculate their "weighted average daily membership" for state funding. It assigns different multipliers to various student groups, such as 1.00 for extended programs, 0.60 for summer programs, and specific weights for English language learners based on proficiency levels. This directly affects all public school districts in North Dakota by altering the formula used to determine their state education funding. The bill also includes provisions for small rural districts with low enrollment and special education support. The changes would take effect July 1, 2025, if enacted.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1129: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to address student attendance and absenteeism.

HB 1129 appropriates $1.25 million for a study on student attendance and absenteeism in North Dakota public schools (K-12) during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill requires the superintendent of public instruction, with input from a research team, to analyze existing data, identify strategies used in high-attendance districts, and develop recommendations to address chronic absenteeism. It mandates a legislative report with findings and proposed legislation by September 1, 2026. The bill failed to pass on February 25, 2025, with 2 votes in favor and 88 against.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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