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North DakotaHB 14482025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the advanced technology review committee, advanced technology grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.
Sponsored By: Josh Christy (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Dedicated fund and $300,000 for grants
The law creates a special Advanced Technology Grant Fund run by the Department of Commerce. Interest stays in the fund, which pays grants and related administrative costs within legislative appropriations. During July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, $300,000 moves into the fund. Up to $300,000 from the fund is appropriated as one-time money for the program in that same biennium.
Tech grant review committee set up
The law creates an Advanced Technology Review Committee with state IT leaders, three private‑sector tech experts, and the commerce commissioner as a nonvoting advisor. Private‑sector members serve four‑year staggered terms starting August 1 and may be reappointed; appointing authorities replace members who no longer qualify. By July 1 of each odd year, state IT leaders send a list of in‑state tech experts for appointments. By August 1 each year, legislative management names the chair; the chair names a vice chair. Private‑sector members may receive up to $135 per meeting day plus travel, paid by the Department of Commerce within appropriations.
Grants for early-stage North Dakota tech startups
The law offers grants to North Dakota entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses doing early-stage R&D that need prototype money. The Department of Commerce runs applications and a review committee approves awards. Priority goes to AI, machine learning, quantum, and similar work, and rules address who owns inventions. Money can pay for R&D only—not buildings, admin, or regular operations—and grantees should leverage other funds. If you stop the funded work in North Dakota, you must repay; the department reviews results after projects finish.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Josh Christy
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Landon Bahl
Republican • House
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Zachary Ista
Democratic • House
Mike Nathe
Republican • House
Emily O'Brien
Republican • House
Nathan Toman
Republican • House
Jonathan Warrey
Republican • House
Josh Boschee
Democratic • Senate
Kyle Davison
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/29/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0
Yes: 88 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/01
5/2/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/29/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/29/2025HouseSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
4/29/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/29/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate reject)
4/28/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/28/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate reject)
4/25/2025HouseConference committee appointed Barta Kessel Sorvaag
4/21/2025SenateConference committee appointed Warrey Nathe Ostlie
4/18/2025HouseRefused to concur
4/18/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/11/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
4/11/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/11/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 16 0 0
4/10/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
4/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted
4/4/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
4/3/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
4/1/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0
2/25/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/25/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Industry and Business Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Thomas
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