Relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Relating to offering school breakfast and lunch at no cost and the school meals fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.
Relating to department of commerce grant reporting requirements; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 10‑30.5‑02, sections 54‑60‑09, 54‑60‑19, 54‑60‑28, 54‑60‑29, 54‑60‑29.1, and 54‑60‑31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report.
SB 2020 is a funding bill that allocates $117 million from North Dakota's general fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to support six specific research entities at North Dakota State University. It provides full funding for the state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers (including locations like Dickinson and Williston), and the agronomy seed farm. The bill specifies exact funding amounts and full-time equivalent positions for each entity but does not create new policies or affect citizens directly. This is a routine appropriations measure to cover operational expenses, not a policy change.
SB 2015 is a funding bill that allocates $247.1 million from North Dakota’s general fund to cover the operating expenses of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies $266 million for adult services and $26.9 million for youth services, after accounting for $45.7 million in other funding sources. The bill also allows the department to deposit certain revenues (like fines, fees, and commissary profits) into its operating fund for use during the same period. It requires a legislative management study and a report on the department’s operations but does not create new policies or change existing laws.
HB 1006 provides funding for the North Dakota State Tax Commissioner's office and pays state reimbursements for three specific tax credits: the homestead credit, disabled veterans' tax credit, and primary residence credit. It amends the state law governing the Tax Commissioner's salary to adjust their pay rate. The bill also includes a provision for an unspecified exemption and authorizes a transfer of funds. This legislation directly affects taxpayers claiming these credits and the Tax Commissioner's office operations by ensuring funding for their administration.
HB 1018 provides state funding for the North Dakota Historical Society's operations and updates the jurisdiction of the state heritage center under North Dakota law. It authorizes the Bank of North Dakota to offer a new line of credit for state projects and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of these provisions. The bill directly affects the Historical Society, the heritage center, and the Bank of North Dakota by altering funding mechanisms and operational responsibilities.
Relating to a limited exemption for development incentive wells; to amend and reenact sections 57‑51‑02.6, 57‑51‑05, and 57‑51.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the temporary exemption for oil and gas wells employing a system to avoid flaring, an exemption from gross production tax for gas produced from certain enhanced oil recovery projects, and the definition of development incentive well; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Relating to the northwest area water supply biota water treatment plant operating fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54‑12‑08 and sections 54‑35‑02.7 and 61‑02‑79 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state agency employment of attorneys, the powers and duties of the water topics overview committee, and a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a study; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
SB 2033 creates a new legal framework (Chapter 23-27.2) in North Dakota law to address ambulance services facing financial distress. It directly affects ambulance providers struggling to operate, requiring the state to establish a formal program to support them. Key provisions include mandating an annual legislative report on the program's status and securing ongoing state funding through a continuing appropriation. This bill shifts how the state manages ambulance service stability by creating a structured support system with guaranteed resources.
