Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1019: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the parks and recreation department; to create and enact a new section to chapter 55-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation and naming of state parks; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

HB 1019 provides funding for North Dakota's parks and recreation department to cover operational expenses. It creates a new law that establishes procedures for creating and naming state parks under the state code. The bill also requires the department to submit an annual report, allows for fund transfers, and includes an unspecified exemption. This legislation directly affects state park management and the department's budget allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides specific appropriation for parks department operational expenses, directly funding a state service through budget allocation.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2274: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to creating a farm management program within the department of agriculture; to amend and reenact section 15-20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state board of career at technical education; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to creating a farm management program within the department of agriculture; to amend and reenact section 15‑20.1‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state board of career at technical education; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation (funds) for a farm management program and career education, directly supporting government spending allocation.95% confidence

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2300: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the mandatory secure storage of a student's personal electronic device during the schoolday; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2300 would require North Dakota public schools to provide secure containers for students to store personal electronic devices (like phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during the school day. Students must turn off and place devices in these containers upon arrival, with exceptions for documented medical needs. The bill allocates $1.89 million to fund the secure containers for the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects all K-12 students and schools in North Dakota, mandating a specific storage process during school hours.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.89M for secure device containers, directly funding a new school requirement through state appropriations.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student access to personal electronic devices during school hours, directly limiting technology use in educational settings without addressing privacy/cybersecurity.90% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2390: AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 54-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54-40.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.

Relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54‑40.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation and establishes a grant program/fund for rural development, directly advancing state budget allocation for a new initiative.95% confidence

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passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 1525: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 53-06.1-01.1 and 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application.

Relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for gaming commission administration, directly allocating state funds under budgetary authority.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2271: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-24.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adult residential facility payment rates; to amend and reenact section 50-24.5-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to adult residential facility payment rates; to amend and reenact section 50‑24.5‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides an appropriation for adult residential facility payment rates, directly funding essential services within state budget allocations.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1020: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of water resources; to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-24.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, 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.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a continuing appropriation and operating fund for water treatment plant, directly funding a state agency program through budgetary allocation.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1577: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 and a new subsection to section 23.1-07-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for wastewater infrastructure, directly funding a public service program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates wastewater infrastructure grant program to fund pollution control, directly supporting environmental protection through improved water quality infrastructure and department of environmental quality duties.90% confidence

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates legacy fund for school construction loans with continuing appropriation, directly funding public infrastructure through state budget mechanisms.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates school construction loan fund, providing financial support for infrastructure improvements in K-12 schools through dedicated funding mechanism.95% confidence

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 14, 2025

SB 2192: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for accreditation grants for community providers.

SB 2192 would provide $240,000 in state funds to reimburse community health and social service providers for costs associated with meeting state accreditation requirements. It directly affects community-based organizations that need accreditation to operate, such as clinics, shelters, or support programs. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute grants covering these accreditation expenses for the 2025-2027 biennium. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to accreditation standards themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $240,000 state funding for accreditation grants to community health providers, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $240k state funds to reimburse community health providers for accreditation costs, enabling clinics/shelters to maintain operations and meet state requirements.95% confidence

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