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North DakotaSB 20822025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 37-17.1-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state's hazardous chemical fee system.
Sponsored By: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Chemical facilities: fee limits and exemptions
The Division of Homeland Security director sets these fees. Any per-chemical increase after January 1, 2026 cannot be more than $5 per year, and changes take effect January 1. The director must announce increases at least one year before they start and may consider economic conditions and legislative funds. Family farms that do not sell hazardous chemicals at retail or wholesale do not pay the fee. Facilities owned by the state or local governments are also exempt.
Chemical facilities: annual fees and penalties
Owners and operators of SARA Title III facilities pay an annual hazardous-chemical fee. It is $25 per chemical you must list on the federal Tier II form, using federal thresholds. Payment is due by March 1 each year. Late reports or payments can be charged a late fee up to the amount owed, and after six months the violation is treated as willful. The law uses federal definitions and Tier II rules, and state fees do not replace any city fees. The statute mentions a maximum facility fee, but the dollar cap is unclear in the text.
More funding for local chemical readiness
The law creates a nonlapsing state hazardous-chemicals fund and county accounts. The fund holds state fee revenue and legislative money; counties can also receive county funds, federal or state grants, and private donations. The Division sends 50% of regular fees to county accounts. Money pays for planning, training, exercises, equipment, response, and staff. The state and counties may accept grants, gifts, and federal funds into these accounts.
Local emergency planning stipends limited
Local emergency planning committee members can get a meeting stipend. The stipend cannot be more than 30% of the state per diem per meeting. Instead of cash, the chair may provide a meal or refreshments, but not alcohol.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
Yes: 46 • No: 1
House vote • 4/10/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 81 nays 11
Yes: 81 • No: 11
Senate vote • 2/4/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/22
4/23/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/21/2025SenateSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
4/16/2025SenateConcurred
4/16/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/10/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 81 nays 11
4/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 20 0 3
4/7/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
3/28/2025HouseAmendment adopted
3/28/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
3/27/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/14/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/5/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
2/4/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 1 1
2/3/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 03:30
1/27/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
1/17/2025SenateReported back, do pass 7 0 0
1/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/17/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
INTRODUCED
SENATE BILL NO. 2082 with House Amendments
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