Transportation (Roads & Highways)

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1201: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a limitation on the amount of water not applied to beneficial use.

HB 1201 modifies North Dakota law governing bridges and culverts over drainage systems that intersect roads. It requires the water resource board to construct bridges/culverts for private land access, with costs shared between the board and land districts, and mandates counties to maintain these structures with 40% cost responsibility. For state highway culverts crossing drains spanning three or more counties, the bill requires installation of control valve systems to manage water flow. This bill directly affects counties, water resource boards, and land districts responsible for drainage infrastructure maintenance and costs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates construction/maintenance of road-related bridges/culverts and control systems, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure upkeep and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2012: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of transportation; to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-02 and a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rail passenger authority agreements and a legacy earnings fund; to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-10.1, subsection 1 of section 21-10-06, and sections 24-02-37.3, 54-27-19, and 57-40.3-10, section 57-51.1-07.5 as amended by Senate Bill No. 2323 as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, and sections 57-51.1-07.7 and 57-51.1-07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, the flexible transportation fund, the highway tax distribution fund, motor vehicle excise tax collections, the state share of oil and gas taxes, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund; to repeal sections 21-10-12, 21-10-13, 54-27-19.3, and 54-27-19.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions, a legacy earnings fund, the legacy earnings highway distribution fund, and legacy earnings township highway aid fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an exemption.

Relating to rail passenger authority agreements and a legacy earnings fund; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06, and sections 24‑02‑37.3, 54‑27‑19, and 57‑40.3‑10, section 57‑51.1‑07.5 as amended by Senate Bill No. 2323 as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, and sections 57‑51.1‑07.7 and 57‑51.1‑07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, the flexible transportation fund, the highway tax distribution fund, motor vehicle excise tax collections, the state share of oil and gas taxes, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund; to repeal sections 21‑10‑12, 21‑10‑13, 54‑27‑19.3, and 54‑27‑19.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions, a legacy earnings fund, the legacy earnings highway distribution fund, and legacy earnings township highway aid fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriation for Department of Transportation and amends fund management for transportation infrastructure, directly supporting budget & tax management through public infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates/updates transportation funds (flexible transportation fund, highway tax distributions, legacy earnings fund) directly funding infrastructure projects per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Rail Roads & Highways

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2011: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the highway patrol; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

SB 2011 appropriates $68 million (including $47.6 million from the general fund) to cover North Dakota Highway Patrol operating costs for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies funding sources, including $10.9 million transferred from the state highway tax fund and $1.4 million from motor carrier permit fees. The bill also authorizes $200 monthly payments to Highway Patrol officers for travel-related expenses (meals and non-lodging costs) during the same period. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Highway Patrol's budget and officers' travel allowances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $68M for Highway Patrol operations, including $47.6M from general fund, funding essential public safety services per budget appropriation standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds North Dakota Highway Patrol operations ($68M) for road safety and infrastructure maintenance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Roads & Highways

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1228: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDesignates highway bridge with continuing appropriation, directly funding transportation infrastructure per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1426: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 6 as the CPL Raymond Porter Korea bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 6 as the CPL Raymond Porter Korea bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a highway bridge and provides continuing appropriation for its maintenance, directly supporting transportation infrastructure through naming and funding.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransNames bridge after Korea veteran CPL Raymond Porter, recognizing service. No direct funding or policy changes for veterans' benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1382: 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 creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39-04-19.2, section 54-27-19, subsection 1 of section 57-43.1-02, and subsection 1 of section 57-43.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39‑04‑19.2, section 54‑27‑19, subsection 1 of section 57‑43.1‑02, and subsection 1 of section 57‑43.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated road fund via tax distribution amendments, ensuring infrastructure funding through highway tax allocation per bill text.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated road fund and amends tax codes to ensure highway funding, directly supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance and road use fee systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2277: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating state highway 200 as the North Dakota fallen peace officers memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

SB 2277 designates North Dakota State Highway 200 (from the Minnesota to Montana borders) as the "North Dakota Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Highway," requiring the state transportation department to install signs along the route. It allows families and associates of officers killed in the line of duty to request individual memorial markers on up to one mile of the highway. The bill also establishes a continuing appropriation to accept and use donated funds for sign placement, ensuring ongoing maintenance of the memorial. This affects the public by creating a permanent memorial site and directly involves families of fallen peace officers, law enforcement officers, and canine officers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates highway for memorial signs, requiring transportation department sign installation with continuing appropriation for infrastructure signage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 14, 2025

HB 1054: A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 24-01-12.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sponsorship agreements for highway related services within highway right of way.

HB 1054 proposed creating a new section in North Dakota law (24-01-12.4) to establish rules for private companies sponsoring highway-related services (like maintenance or signage) within state highway right-of-way areas. It would directly affect private contractors and businesses seeking to fund such services in exchange for naming rights or other agreements. The bill aimed to provide a clear legal framework for these sponsorship agreements but failed to pass in the legislature on January 14, 2025, with only 3 votes in favor out of 93 total. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee but was ultimately rejected.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes legal framework for private sponsorship of highway services (maintenance/signage), enabling private funding for infrastructure maintenance within transportation right-of-way, directly supporting transportation infrastructure devel...85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1182: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for a road project grant.

HB 1182 allocates $611,000 from North Dakota's Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to Dickey County for a specific road project. The funding would replace a culvert system and raise the road grade to address recurring flooding on a local road. This one-time appropriation is intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and directly supports Dickey County's infrastructure needs. The bill does not create new regulations but provides targeted financial support for a flood mitigation project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $611,000 from state fund for infrastructure project, directly supporting fiscal management of public works through targeted budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $611k for Dickey County road project to mitigate flooding via culvert replacement and grade elevation, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 2391: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating Stutsman county road 62 as part of the state highway system.

SB 2391 would designate Stutsman County Road 62 (from its junction with State Highway 46 to its junction with Interstate 94) as part of North Dakota's state highway system. This bill directly affects travelers using this road segment and Stutsman County, as it would transfer maintenance and jurisdiction from the county to the state. The key provision requires the state director to officially add this specific road section to the state highway system. This is a procedural bill focused solely on road designation, with no new funding or policy changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates Stutsman County Road 62 as part of state highway system, integrating it into transportation infrastructure management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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