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ND SB2018

ND SB2018
The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
04/22/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
Passed
05/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
69th Legislative Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of commerce; to provide an appropriation to the attorney general; to provide an appropriation to the department of career and technical education; to provide an appropriation to the state fair association; to provide a contingent appropriation; to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to department of commerce grant reporting requirements; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 10-30.5-02, sections 54-60-09, 54-60-19, 54-60-28, 54-60-29, 54-60-29.1, and 54-60-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report.

AI Summary

This bill is a comprehensive appropriations and policy measure that provides funding and makes various changes to state programs and agencies for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill appropriates approximately $158.3 million to the Department of Commerce, with funding sources including the general fund and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. Key provisions include authorizing a $25 million line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for the North Dakota Development Fund, allocating funds for various grant programs such as tourism marketing, uncrewed aircraft systems, and workforce development, and making several legislative changes. The bill renames the Office of Legal Immigration to the Global Talent Office, expands the duties of the Division of Workforce Development to include more comprehensive data collection and reporting, and allows the North Dakota Development Fund to use up to $10 million for non-primary sector business activities. It also includes provisions for uncrewed aerial vehicle replacement, autonomous technology grants, and specific grants for tribally controlled community colleges, historic theater restoration, and regional planning councils. The bill requires detailed reporting on grant programs and workforce development initiatives to the legislative management, demonstrating a focus on transparency and accountability in state economic development efforts.

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Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations (S)

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/19 (on 06/11/2025)

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