Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1268: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 27-20.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory drug testing by human service zones; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1268 would require human service zones in North Dakota to mandate drug testing for parents whose drug use contributed to a child's out-of-home placement (e.g., foster care). Parents would need to pass a test before resuming unsupervised visits with their child, with additional testing allowed for safety planning. The bill excludes marijuana from this requirement and allocates $100,000 from the general fund for testing costs during the 2025-2027 biennium. This bill failed to pass in the legislature (6-39 vote) and remains a proposed measure, not current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from general fund for drug testing program during 2025-2027 biennium, directly funding a new state program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1337: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for mental health services for incarcerated individuals; and to provide for a report.

HB 1337 would provide $10 million in state funds to counties for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for people in jail. The bill requires counties receiving grants to report annually on how funds were used and outcomes, and the health department to submit a summary report to lawmakers by 2026. This funding would cover the 2025-2027 biennium and aim to expand access to mental health care for incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M state funds for mental health services in jails, increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mental health treatment for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform through expanded access to services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for mental health services in jails, expanding access for incarcerated individuals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1102: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for bureau of criminal investigation cybercrime resources.

HB 1102 appropriates $775,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation for cybercrime resources. The funding will hire two full-time cybercrime agents and cover related equipment costs for the 2025-2027 biennium, with $161,000 designated for one-time equipment purchases. This bill directly affects police departments in northeastern North Dakota cities with at least 50,000 residents, requiring the new agents to assist those departments specifically with cybercrime prevention and detection. The measure is purely a funding allocation, not a policy change, focused on staffing and resources for a defined geographic area.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $775,000 from general fund for cybercrime resources, directly funding public safety infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill appropriates $775,000 to fund cybercrime agents and equipment, directly strengthening law enforcement resources within criminal justice as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybercrime agents and equipment to enhance cybersecurity efforts, directly supporting digital security infrastructure95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Policing

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died · North Dakota · Senate Jan 13, 2025

SB 2162: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 4.1-13-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the assessment levied by the wheat commission.

SB 2162 would have amended North Dakota law to set a 35-mill assessment (equivalent to $0.035 per bushel) on wheat sold within the state. This fee would apply to wheat grown in North Dakota at sale, wheat delivered into the state at sale, and wheat sold through commercial channels to first purchasers in North Dakota, with the revenue collected by the wheat commission. The bill directly affects wheat producers, sellers, and buyers operating within North Dakota's agricultural market. However, the bill was withdrawn from consideration on January 13, 2025, before advancing further.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 35-mill tax on wheat sales to fund wheat commission, directly generating tax revenue for a state entity.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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.25M for school attendance study, directly allocating state budget funds to address public education needs, aligning with fiscal support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds $1.25M study on K-12 absenteeism to identify solutions and improve attendance outcomes, directly addressing a core education challenge.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2397: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-51.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, 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 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.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for oil/gas sector, reducing state gross production tax revenue, weakening tax collection in fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProvides tax exemptions for oil/gas production (flaring avoidance, EOR projects), favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1244: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-38 and a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a home education income tax credit for qualified educational expenses; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1244 would create a North Dakota income tax credit for parents who home-educate their children. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit of up to $10,000 per qualifying child annually (or $5,000 for married filers filing separately) for qualified educational expenses like books, tuition, computers, and software. To qualify, the child must be a dependent under 19, home-educated under North Dakota law, and the expenses must be directly related to home education. The credit would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and cannot exceed the taxpayer’s total income tax liability. This bill directly affects North Dakota parents who homeschool their children and choose to claim this tax benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing taxable income for home-education expenses, aligning with tax relief for families.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for home education expenses, expanding parental access to educational resources and funding for K-12 home schooling options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Higher Education

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations