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ND HB1133

ND HB1133
A state artist laureate; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an appropriation.


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Introduced
01/05/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/29/2021

Introduced Session

67th Legislative Assembly

Bill Summary

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-54 of the North Dakota 2 Century Code, relating to a state artist laureate; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and 3 to provide an appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new position of State Artist Laureate in North Dakota. The Governor will appoint an individual to serve as the State Artist Laureate for a two-year term, with the appointee being a resident of the state and recognized in the literary, visual arts, cultural, education, or academic communities as an artist with a significant record of high-quality work or service through the arts. The State Artist Laureate will participate in public engagement events across the state, for which they can be reimbursed up to $1,000 per event and up to $5,000 per year by the Council on the Arts. The bill also provides a $10,000 appropriation from the state's general fund to the Council on the Arts for the purpose of reimbursing the State Artist Laureate for these public engagement events.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 24 nays 67 (on 01/19/2021)

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