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North DakotaSB 20682025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-17.1-02, 49-17.1-03, and 49-17.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rail service assistance.
Sponsored By: Senate Transportation
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Bill Overview
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State rail plan and fair grant sharing
The Department prepares a statewide rail plan and runs it with the Public Service Commission. The plan must share grant money fairly among state, local, and regional transportation authorities. The Department promotes safe, adequate, and efficient service on grant-funded lines. It hires enough trained staff to do this work. It also runs research and public participation programs.
State Transportation Department can secure rail grants
The law names the North Dakota Department of Transportation as the lead state rail agency. It can apply for rail service grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Public Service Commission must approve or cooperate. The Department must follow federal rules and keep strong fiscal controls to manage grant money. It can use public and private funds that the Legislature approves for rail work. It can sign contracts and take steps to bring in the most federal help.
Work to reopen abandoned rail lines
The Department works with the Public Service Commission and other states to reopen or reorganize abandoned rail lines in North Dakota. This aims to restore service where possible.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Transportation
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/17
3/18/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/14/2025SenateSigned by President
3/14/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/14/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/11/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
3/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
1/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
1/9/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
1/7/2025Senate
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