Bill > SB2208

This bill modifies the allocation of oil and gas tax revenue in North Dakota, focusing on infrastructure funding for non-oil-producing counties, cities, and townships. The bill updates provisions for two key funds: the municipal infrastructure fund and the county and township infrastructure fund. It changes how grants are distributed, requiring cities and counties receiving funds to submit detailed reports on how they use the money by November 30th of each even-numbered year. The bill introduces new accountability measures, such as disqualifying recipients from future grants if they fail to report properly or misuse funds. Additionally, it adds a provision that cities or counties could lose funding if they adopt ordinances that interfere with agriculture or energy infrastructure projects. The grant distribution formulas are revised, with funding amounts now based on population size, population growth, and increases in taxable property values. The bill defines "essential infrastructure projects" for cities and "road and bridge infrastructure projects" for counties, which can include items like water and wastewater treatment plants, roads, bridges, utility infrastructure, and other critical community development projects. The goal is to provide targeted infrastructure support to smaller, less oil-revenue-rich communities in North Dakota.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2208.html