Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1335: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead tax credit; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1335 would adjust North Dakota's homestead tax credit to lower the eligibility age from 65 to 62 for seniors, while updating income thresholds. It would provide a full tax reduction (up to $9,000) for qualifying residents aged 62+ or permanently disabled with income under $70,000, and a partial reduction (up to $4,500) for those earning $70,000-$100,000. The bill requires applicants to submit a verified income statement, with the exemption applying to primary residences but not special assessments. It would take effect for property taxes starting in 2025. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass the legislature in February 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief to seniors/disabled with income under $100k via expanded homestead credit, reducing taxable burden for middle-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 14, 2025

HB 1573: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 57-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the imposition of a pore space utilization tax and creation of a North Dakota disaster fund; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1573 would impose a $5 per ton tax on substances transported via pipelines longer than 25 miles (after July 31, 2025) for permanent underground storage in North Dakota. This tax applies to pipeline operators transporting materials for underground storage, requiring monthly reporting and payments to the state tax commissioner. Revenue collected would first fund the North Dakota Disaster Fund (up to $500 million), which can only cover pipeline-related emergency costs, specialized equipment, or training for pipeline hazards. Any excess revenue would go to the state general fund. The bill, which failed to pass in committee (23-61), aims to create a dedicated funding source for pipeline incident response.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax to fund dedicated disaster fund for pipeline emergencies, directly allocating revenue to a specific fiscal program per legislative intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1620: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a state fiscal transparency online portal.

HB 1620 would require North Dakota's state treasurer, with input from the tax commissioner and state auditor, to create and maintain a public website showing how state funds are spent. The portal would display specific details for every state fund distribution, including the recipient's name, the amount received, and the purpose of the funds. All state departments, agencies, and recipients of state funds would be required to provide timely data to support this transparency. This bill directly affects taxpayers by making state spending more visible and all state entities receiving public funds by mandating reporting. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or address how the portal would be funded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates fiscal transparency portal for public oversight of state fund distribution, promoting accountability in government spending per fiscal management standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2378: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on taxing district budgets without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2378 would limit how much local governments (like cities, counties, or school districts) in North Dakota can increase property taxes without voter approval. It sets a cap: annual tax budget increases could not exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous year, adjusted for changes in taxable property (e.g., new construction or lost exemptions). To exceed this limit, local governments would need approval from at least two-thirds of voters in a general election, but only for one year at a time. The bill applies to all taxing districts and prevents cities/counties from overriding these rules through home rule authority. It was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass in February 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts local tax increases without voter approval, limiting government budget flexibility per bill's cap on annual property tax hikes.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationLimits school district tax increases without voter approval, restricting funding flexibility for educational budgets.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2142: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-40.3-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle excise tax allocations; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2142 would redirect 25% of North Dakota's motor vehicle excise tax revenue to a new "township road and bridge sustainability fund" instead of previous allocations. This fund would provide annual payments to non-oil-producing counties for road and bridge projects in eligible townships, based on road miles. To qualify, townships must submit annual certifications showing road miles, township funds, and local tax rates, while excluding those that didn't maintain roads or met other criteria. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for road and bridge construction, maintenance, or repairs. It would take effect for taxes collected after July 31, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 25% of motor vehicle excise tax revenue to fund township road infrastructure, supporting public infrastructure through tax allocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects 25% of motor vehicle excise tax revenue to fund township road/bridge projects via new sustainability fund, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2008: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of financial institutions.

SB 2008 allocates $10.35 million in state funds to cover the operating costs of North Dakota's Department of Financial Institutions for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding includes $8.18 million for salaries, $2.15 million for operating expenses, and $20,000 for contingency. The bill allows the department to transfer funds between specific budget categories during this period without legislative approval, provided they notify the Office of Management and Budget and Legislative Council. This is a routine budget appropriation bill that directly affects the department's ability to function, with no new policy requirements or external impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10.35M to fund department operations, enabling budget flexibility without defunding essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates voter approval for school district tax levies and protects taxpayers, aligning with fiscal responsibility and taxpayer protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1388: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsections 1 and 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to income tax rates for individuals, estates, and trusts and the marriage penalty credit; to repeal section 57-38-01.28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the marriage penalty credit; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to income tax rates for individuals, estates, and trusts and the marriage penalty credit; to repeal section 57‑38‑01.28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the marriage penalty credit; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals marriage penalty credit, increasing tax burden for married couples (middle-income group), directly opposing tax relief measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1007: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of labor and human rights.

HB 1007 appropriates $2,654,336 from North Dakota's general fund to cover the Department of Labor and Human Rights' expenses for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding supports salaries ($2,787,854), operating costs ($378,407), and covers 13 full-time equivalent positions. This bill directly affects the department's budget operations without changing laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.65M from general fund to cover department's operational expenses, directly funding state budget operations without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Department of Labor and Human Rights operations, enabling enforcement of existing labor/employment policies without changing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1014: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the protection and advocacy project.

HB 1014 allocates $3.4 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover operational costs for the state's protection and advocacy project during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill provides $7.79 million total (including $4.36 million from other sources), specifying funding for 28.5 full-time equivalent positions. It directly affects the project's ability to operate, without specifying particular beneficiaries or new policy changes. This is a procedural funding measure, not a substantive policy bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.4M from general fund for state advocacy project, increasing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds protection and advocacy project supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations, directly advancing healthcare services through operational funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget