Bill > SB2035

This bill amends several subsections of North Dakota's gaming and nonprofit organization regulations, primarily focusing on expanding and clarifying definitions for educational and public-spirited organizations. The bill broadens the definition of an "educational organization" to explicitly include collegiate athletic organizations and educational public service organizations, allowing them more flexibility in conducting gaming activities. For "public-spirited organizations," the bill modifies the definition to remove references to amateur sports competition, tourism, and community recreation, while adding support for convention centers and visitor bureaus. The bill also adjusts language around permit applications for these organizations, specifying that domestic nonprofit organizations or groups recognized by local governing bodies can apply for gaming permits with certain prize limitations. Additionally, the bill removes references to adult amateur athletic activities and adjusts language around scholarship funds, youth activities, and cultural preservation. The changes aim to provide more precise definitions and expand the potential activities and funding mechanisms for educational and public-spirited organizations in North Dakota, with the new provisions applying to organizations applying for or renewing licenses after the bill's effective date.

Education, Justice

Legislative Management (Joint)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2035.html