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North DakotaHB 13692025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-32-19, 15.1-36-02, 48-01.2-02.1, 48-01.2-10, and 57-15-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, and section 15.1-36-08 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2149, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to the determination of state aid, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, the school construction assistance revolving loan fund, public improvement construction, bonds from contractors for public improvements, and school district levies; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Pat D. Heinert (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
School aid tied to student counts
The state now bases school aid on weighted student units and uses the largest of three methods each year, including a per‑student dollar rate and a 102% baseline‑per‑unit test. A transition add‑on limits sudden drops from baseline. After that, the state subtracts 60 mills times taxable value and 75% of listed local revenues after tuition and other required adjustments. Average daily membership (ADM) is computed from student hours, capped at 1.00 (full‑time virtual counts as 1.00), and aid uses the higher of this year or the three‑year average. Extra baseline per‑student amounts are phased down (40% in 2023–24, then +15 percentage points each year) and districts that convert to elementary get proportional baseline cuts; baseline per‑unit uses 2017–18 units or post‑conversion units.
State pays 80% of special-ed boarding
The state reimburses a student’s home district for 80% of room and board when a student with disabilities is placed in an approved facility for special education. The district pays the rest. The placement must be made by a district and approved by the superintendent. The superintendent may consult the health and human services commissioner for congregate care facilities.
$75 million for school construction loans
During July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, the state transfers $75 million from the foundation aid stabilization fund to the school construction assistance revolving loan fund. This adds money to support school construction loans across the state.
School levies capped, with options
A school board may raise the main educational services levy up to 12% over last year’s dollars, but not above 70 mills. It may also levy up to 12 mills for a miscellaneous fund, 3 mills for a special reserve fund, mills needed for tuition, and up to 5 mills for a school safety plan. Money must stay in those funds. These levy rules apply for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025. Levies for building funds and for principal and interest on bonds remain allowed and are not limited by these caps.
New bond and bid rules for public projects
For public improvement contracts over $250,000, the contractor must provide a surety bond at least equal to the contract price. The bond guarantees performance and payment to workers and suppliers, and claimants can sue on it. Officials cannot force you to use a specific surety or submit financial data to a named company. The bid and architect/engineer plan thresholds are set at $250,000, and agencies should consult engineers or architects for health or safety even below that. The bond rule starts January 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Richter
Republican • House
Randy D. Lemm
Republican • Senate
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/2/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 61 nays 27
Yes: 61 • No: 27
Senate vote • 5/2/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
Yes: 44 • No: 2
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 3
Yes: 44 • No: 3
House vote • 2/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 12
Yes: 78 • No: 12
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/12
5/17/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/17/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
5/2/2025HouseSigned by President
5/2/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
5/2/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
5/2/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
5/2/2025SenateEmergency clause failed
5/2/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 61 nays 27
5/2/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
5/2/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
5/2/2025HouseAppoint Rep. Vigesaa to replace Rep. Heinert on conference committee
5/1/2025HouseConference committee appointed Schaible Sorvaag Beard
4/25/2025SenateConference committee appointed Nathe Richter Heinert
4/24/2025HouseRefused to concur
4/24/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/22/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 3
4/16/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/16/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 15 0 1
4/15/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/28/2025SenateAmendment adopted
3/28/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/17/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
3/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Education Committee
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Chamber
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Schaible
SECOND ENGROSSMENT
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
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