Bill > SB2260

This bill updates North Dakota's coordinate system zones to provide more precise and comprehensive geographic coordinate reference systems. The bill amends existing law to introduce three new coordinate systems: the North Dakota statewide coordinate system of 2022, the North Dakota low-distortion coordinate system of 2022, and updates to the existing 1927 and 1983 coordinate systems. The statewide system will cover the entire state in one zone, while the low-distortion system divides the state into sixteen specialized projection zones based on specific counties, each with its own precise origin point and coordinate definitions. These new systems are based on the North American Terrestrial Reference Frame of 2022 and use modern geodetic standards from the National Ocean Survey or National Geodetic Survey. The bill requires that any maps, surveys, or documents using these coordinate systems must include a statement describing the accuracy standards and that coordinate values must be certified by a professional land surveyor. This update aims to improve the accuracy and consistency of geographic positioning and land descriptions across North Dakota.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2260.html