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North DakotaSB 20202025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Senate Appropriations
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
2025–27 funding for North Dakota State research and extension
The law funds North Dakota State University agriculture research and extension from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. It provides $249.8 million total ($117.0 million general fund, $132.8 million other funds) and 788.01 FTEs. The Extension Service gets $60.84 million ($31.79 million general fund) and 252.70 FTEs. The Main Research Center gets $116.15 million ($58.13 million general fund) and 358.47 FTEs. Branch centers get $40.65 million ($19.68 million general fund) and 111.81 FTEs. Center allocations: Carrington $10.19M; Dickinson $7.38M; Williston $5.53M; North Central $5.36M; Hettinger $5.38M; Central Grasslands $3.62M; Langdon $3.20M. The Agronomy Seed Farm gets $1.63 million in special funds and 3.00 FTEs.
2025–27 funding for crop and transport institutes
For July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute gets $24.81 million total ($5.23 million general fund, $19.58 million other funds) and 43.88 FTEs. The Northern Crops Institute gets $5.72 million total ($2.18 million general fund, $3.54 million other funds) and 18.15 FTEs.
More budget and staffing flexibility, 2025–29
The listed entities can keep and spend other income, like federal funds, grants, gifts, and donations, for 2025–27, for the purpose named by the donor or grant. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may move appropriation authority within the Extension Service, Northern Crops Institute, Main Research Center, and branch centers with required approvals. The State Board of Higher Education may adjust or add positions if funds are available; these positions must be separate from North Dakota State University and reported each year. Any unspent general fund authority or excess income can be used in 2027–29.
Limits on Dickinson mineral revenue use
The Dickinson Research Extension Center may use up to $755,000 of mineral royalties, leases, or easements for ongoing costs in 2025–27. Any revenue over $755,000 can be spent only on one-time items in that biennium.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Appropriations
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/28/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 70 nays 18
Yes: 70 • No: 18
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 44 • No: 1
House vote • 4/10/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 81 nays 11
Yes: 81 • No: 11
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/02
5/2/2025SenateSent to Governor
5/1/2025SenateSigned by President
5/1/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/1/2025HouseEmergency clause carried
4/28/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 70 nays 18
4/28/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/28/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1, Emergency clause carried
4/25/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/25/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/25/2025SenateConference committee appointed Fisher Monson Brandenburg
4/15/2025HouseConference committee appointed Erbele Wanzek Dwyer
4/14/2025SenateRefused to concur
4/14/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/10/2025SenateEmergency clause carried
4/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 81 nays 11
4/10/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/10/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 20 0 3
4/9/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/25/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/19/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:30
3/19/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:30
3/11/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee
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