All Roll Calls
Yes: 213 • No: 8
North DakotaHB 12342025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to provide a transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the public employees retirement system fund; and to provide for a statement of legislative intent.
Sponsored By: Jason Dockter (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Sales tax boosts public pensions
The state treasurer deposits sales tax from sellers using the streamlined central registration system into the public employees retirement plan. This creates a steady funding stream for the main pension plan. The law stays in effect until the plan is at least 90% funded. When the PERS director certifies that level to the legislative council, these transfers stop.
More sales tax to general fund
Through June 30, 2027, nearly all sales tax under chapter 57-39.2 goes to the state general fund. Only amounts set by sections 57-39.2-26.1, 26.2, 26.3, 26.4, and 26.5 are excepted. After June 30, 2027, fewer exceptions remain: only 26.1, 26.2, and 26.5. This shifts how sales tax dollars are split across state accounts.
Excess gaming funds to general fund
By June 30 of each odd-numbered year, the attorney general certifies extra money in the charitable gaming operating fund. The state treasurer must move that excess into the general fund before the biennium ends. The transfer happens ahead of any actions tied to the public employees retirement plan. The law does not list dollar amounts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Glenn Bosch
Republican • House
Mike Lefor
Republican • House
Austen Schauer
Republican • House
Gregory Stemen
Republican • House
Dick Dever
Republican • Senate
Kristin Roers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/14/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 8
Yes: 76 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/22/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/22/2025HouseSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
4/17/2025HouseConcurred
4/17/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/3/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
4/2/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 16 0 0
3/28/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/7/2025SenateReported back, do pass 5 0 1
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
2/18/2025SenateReceived from House
2/17/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 8
2/14/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 23 0 0
2/13/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
1/29/2025HouseAmendment adopted
1/29/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 4 0
1/28/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Dockter
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Bekkedahl
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