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North DakotaHB 11802025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15-10-18.2, subsection 2 of section 37-19.1-03, subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18, subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.8, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for certain veteran earned benefits; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Brandy L. Pyle (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More college help for veterans’ families
More veterans’ children, stepchildren, spouses, widows, and widowers qualify for state higher-education benefits. The expansion covers veterans whose extra-schedular disability rating, including individual unemployability, results in payment at the 100% rate. Relevant eligibility paths require the veteran to have been a North Dakota resident at death or the disability determination. Children and stepchildren remain eligible when a later law recognizes a qualifying death or total disability.
More property tax relief for veterans
For tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, more disabled veterans qualify for the homestead property tax credit. Veterans qualify with a VA service-connected rating of at least 50%; the expansion includes extra-schedular ratings paying at 100%, including individual unemployability. The credit percentage equals the disability compensation rating and applies to the first $8,100 of taxable valuation—not a $8,100 cash payment. Surviving spouses receiving VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) get a 100% credit on that same base. The veteran or spouse must own and live in the home, and the veteran must have retired or been discharged under honorable conditions. VA correspondence showing survivor status and DIC receipt is sufficient proof. When a later law establishes disability or DIC eligibility after death, the disability determination is treated as preceding death.
More vehicle tax relief for veterans
For taxable events after June 30, 2025, more North Dakota disabled veterans qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax exemption. The expansion includes extra-schedular disability ratings, including individual unemployability, that result in payment at the 100% rate. The vehicle must be acquired by the veteran, or leased and in the veteran’s possession. The veteran must register it, or be eligible to register it, with a distinctive disabled-veteran plate. Surviving spouses receiving VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) also qualify; VA correspondence showing survivor status and DIC receipt is sufficient proof. A later law establishing disability or DIC eligibility after death allows the disability determination to count as preceding death.
More hiring preference for veterans’ spouses
More spouses of disabled veterans can use the state veterans’ employment preference. The expansion covers veterans whose extra-schedular rating, including individual unemployability, results in payment at the 100% rate. The veteran must be unable to use the preference because of the disability. The spouse must otherwise qualify for the preference.
Free vehicle plates for more veterans
More disabled veterans qualify for free plates and registration exemptions, including those with extra-schedular ratings paying at 100% through individual unemployability. Veterans can choose a distinctive veteran plate or a standard plate that does not identify their veteran status. The exemption covers up to two vehicles they own and operate, each at or below 26,000 pounds registered gross weight. Surviving spouses receiving VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) qualify for one vehicle; VA correspondence showing survivor status and DIC receipt is sufficient proof. When a later law establishes disability or DIC eligibility after death, the disability determination is treated as preceding death.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brandy L. Pyle
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Bill Tveit
Republican • House
Daniel R. Vollmer
Republican • House
Dick Dever
Republican • Senate
Kristin Roers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 1/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0
Yes: 90 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14
3/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/14
3/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/13/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/13/2025HouseSigned by President
3/12/2025SenateReturned to House
3/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
3/7/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
2/21/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0
1/17/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 1
1/16/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:49
1/16/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/7/2025House
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