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North DakotaHB 10082025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the public service commission; to amend and reenact sections 49-01-05 and 57-43.2-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salaries of the public service commissioners and deposits of special fuels excise taxes; and to provide loan authorization.
Sponsored By: House Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Funding keeps Public Service Commission running
The law funds the North Dakota Public Service Commission for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. It provides $21,268,997 total: $7,489,352 from the general fund and $13,779,645 from other funds. It supports 45 full-time positions. Money covers salaries ($11,026,304) and operating costs ($2,205,487). It also covers capital ($25,000), grants ($20,000), abandoned mined lands contracts ($6,000,000), a rail rate case ($900,000), railroad safety ($672,206), and legal services ($420,000).
Loan for rail rate complaint costs
The Public Service Commission can borrow up to $900,000 from the Bank of North Dakota to fund a rail rate complaint. The loan uses the normal interest rate for North Dakota government entities. The commission must repay it from any case proceeds after legal fees. If money expected by June 30, 2027 is not enough, the commission can ask the legislature for a deficiency appropriation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
House Appropriations
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10
Yes: 80 • No: 10
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 2/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 10
Yes: 75 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/22
4/23/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSigned by President
4/17/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10
4/15/2025HouseConcurred
4/15/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/3/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
4/2/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 15 0 1
3/28/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:00
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
2/17/2025SenateReceived from House
2/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 10
2/13/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/12/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 20 0 3
2/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:30
2/4/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:30
1/27/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:00
1/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/14/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Appropriations Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee
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