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.
SB 2265 authorizes North Dakota's Department of Veterans' Affairs to borrow up to $3 million from the Bank of North Dakota during the 2025-2027 biennium. This one-time funding is specifically for granting a nonprofit organization to cover construction costs of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a state veterans' national cemetery. The bill requires the department to certify U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs oversight before using funds and mandates repayment of the line of credit via a separate legislative appropriation. It also requires the grant recipient to submit detailed financial reports to the department, which must then share these with the legislative audit committee.
Relating to meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.
HB 1016 allocates $25.6 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover the 2025-2027 biennium expenses for the Office of the Adjutant General. It specifically funds existing programs including National Guard operations, emergency services, and the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery, with $500,000 designated for armory maintenance and repairs. The bill does not create new policies or affect eligibility but ensures continued funding for these state military and emergency services. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a substantive policy change.
Relating to salon and school inspections, nursing home, basic care facility, and assisted living facility salons, military and military spouse reciprocity licensure, advanced esthetician licensing and late renewals for establishments and schools; to amend and reenact sections 43‑11‑01, 43‑11‑02, 43‑11‑03, 43‑11‑04, 43‑11‑05, 43‑11‑06, 43‑11‑08, 43‑11‑10, 43‑11‑11, 43‑11‑13, 43‑11‑14, 43‑11‑15, 43‑11‑16, 43‑11‑16.1, 43‑11‑19, 43‑11‑20.3, 43‑11‑21, 43‑11‑23, 43‑11‑24, 43‑11‑25, 43‑11‑26, 43‑11‑27, 43‑11‑28, and 43‑11‑29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the practice and licensure of cosmetologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, manicurists, and instructors; to repeal sections 43‑11‑11.1, 43‑11‑17, and 43‑11‑27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of brush rollers, licenses issued for schools and salons, and esthetician and manicurist licensing qualifications and fees; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
SB 2025 is an act that provides appropriations to cover the expenses of the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs. The bill also amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs, which governs its structure and functions. Additionally, it includes provisions for a transfer of funds and grants an exemption. As an emergency measure, the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
House Bill 1169 proposes to create a new section within chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code. This legislation focuses on establishing rules related to compensation for veterans' benefits. The bill also includes a provision for a penalty. However, the provided information does not specify the exact mechanisms for compensation, who is directly affected beyond veterans, or the details of the penalty.
Relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.
HB 1364 amends North Dakota's legal code to adjust how courts handle partial sentence suspension for individuals who successfully complete specialized court programs. The bill modifies a specific section of the Century Code to allow courts to partially suspend a defendant's sentence upon completion of drug court, mental health court, or veterans treatment dockets. This means participants in these programs may avoid serving the full sentence, potentially reducing prison time or enabling community-based alternatives. The change directly affects defendants in these programs who meet completion requirements, without altering program eligibility or structure.
Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 22 in Dickinson as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.
