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North DakotaHB 13322025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-01.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Jared C. Hagert (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants for large ag production plants
The law creates a value‑added agriculture production facility incentive program with up to $30 million in total grants. The plant must be in North Dakota and be new construction on an industrial‑ready site with municipal infrastructure. It must invest at least $350,000,000 and leverage regional producer capital. It must have a competing offer from another Midwestern state. It must make a new or variant agriculture product and show at least $20 million in economic contribution, based on a Bank of North Dakota analysis. Grants reimburse infrastructure, site, and other needed capital costs such as gas, power, roads, water, wastewater, storm water, and rail. Payment is 50% at certificate of occupancy and 50% after reaching 50% production capacity. When the committee approves a grant, the Agriculture Commissioner must ask the Legislature to transfer matching money from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund.
New loans and grants for ag businesses
The law creates the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund. The fund holds legislative transfers, interest, and loan repayments. A committee decides how much money goes to loans, interest-rate buydowns, and grants, and sets grant rules and maximums. The Bank of North Dakota offers loans and rate buydowns to value‑added agriculture businesses that show financial feasibility, job creation, and gains for farmers. The Bank may work with local banks, must return repayments to the fund, and can charge up to 0.5% of outstanding loans for servicing. The Agriculture Commissioner awards grants for needed infrastructure and development costs based on the committee’s recommendations.
State moves $30 million to ag fund
During July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, the Office of Management and Budget must transfer $30 million to the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund. This money supports the fund’s loans, grants, and incentive payments during that biennium.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Karen A. Anderson
Republican • House
Mike Brandenburg
Republican • House
Jim Grueneich
Republican • House
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Zachary Ista
Democratic • House
Mike Lefor
Republican • House
Emily O'Brien
Republican • House
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Paul J. Thomas
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 17, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 76 • No: 17
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 5
Yes: 42 • No: 5
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 3
Yes: 42 • No: 3
House vote • 2/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 8
Yes: 82 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/22/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 17, Emergency clause carried
4/21/2025HouseConcurred
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/16/2025HouseEmergency clause carried
4/16/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 5
4/16/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/16/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 2 2
4/15/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/26/2025SenateReconsidered
3/26/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 3
3/25/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3/24/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 8
2/25/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/25/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 23 0 0
2/24/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
1/28/2025HouseAmendment adopted
1/28/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 2 0
1/27/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Agriculture Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Hagert
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Vigesaa
SECOND ENGROSSMENT
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
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