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ND SB2003
ND SB2003The naming of the Bismarck state college polytechnic center; to authorize the state board of higher education to issue and sell bonds for capital projects; to provide for a transfer; to provide for the conveyance of real property; to provide for a legislative management higher education funding review committee; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2025
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 North Dakota university system; to create and enact two new sections to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to presidential searches and the state commissioner of higher education; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 6-09-53, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15-10-17, subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 15-10-48, subdivisions a and c of subsection 1 of section 15-10-48.2, subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 15-10-49, subsection 1 of section 15-10-75, subsection 1 of the new section to chapter 15-10, as created by section 1 of House Bill No. 1437, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, paragraph 3 of subdivision h of subsection 1 of section 15-18.2-02, subsection 2 of section 15-18.2-03, subsection 1 of section 15-18.2-05, section 15-54.1-04, subsection 2 of section 15-62.5-03, and section 54-44.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, sections 6 and 7 of chapter 126 of the 2021 Session Laws, sections 7, 8, and 9 of chapter 3 of the 2023 Session Laws, and subsection 17 of section 1 of chapter 550 of the 2021 Special Session Session Laws, relating to the powers and duties of the state board of higher education, the economic diversification research fund, matching grants for the advancement of academics, the workforce education innovation program, academic tenure policy at institutions of higher education, state aid for institutions of higher education, university system capital building funds, the scholars program, the cancellation of unexpended appropriations, transfers from the Bank of North Dakota to the skilled workforce loan repayment program fund and the skilled workforce scholarship fund, transfers from the Bank of North Dakota to the skilled workforce loan repayment program fund, the skilled workforce scholarship fund, and to the state board of higher education for dual-credit tuition scholarships, and funding for hyperbaric oxygen therapy; to repeal section 15-10-74 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the naming of the Bismarck state college polytechnic center; to authorize the state board of higher education to issue and sell bonds for capital projects; to provide for a transfer; to provide for the conveyance of real property; to provide for a legislative management higher education funding review committee; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds for North Dakota's university system and provides comprehensive guidelines for higher education funding and operations for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill includes a total appropriation of approximately $3.37 billion, with about $882.9 million coming from the general fund and the remainder from other funding sources. Key provisions include increased funding for various state colleges and universities, capital improvement projects at multiple campuses, and specific allocations for programs like workforce education innovation grants, dual-credit scholarships, and student financial assistance. The bill also establishes a higher education funding review committee to examine funding methods, mandates studies on dual-credit programs and the higher education leadership structure, and provides legislative intent around increasing resident student enrollment in medical and physician assistant programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state board of higher education to issue bonds for capital projects, allows for property sales, and makes various technical amendments to existing higher education statutes. The legislation aims to support educational infrastructure, improve student access to education, and enhance the state's higher education system through strategic investments and policy refinements.
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Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (Senate)
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12 (on 06/11/2025)
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