All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 1
North DakotaSB 21542025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 1-01-49, subsection 4 of section 10-30.5-01, and section 40-57.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of primary sector business.
Sponsored By: Sean Cleary (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More tax breaks for certified businesses and tourism
North Dakota now uses a broader "primary sector business" definition. The Department of Commerce can certify businesses that add value and create "new wealth." New wealth means revenue from out‑of‑state customers, or from products or services that were not available in‑state. Tourism that brings out‑of‑state visitors counts. For the state income tax exemption, a project can be a certified primary sector business or tourism, and can be a new firm or an expansion.
Production farms not in primary sector programs
State program rules now use the main statewide definition of "primary sector business." Tourism businesses are included. Production agriculture is not included for these programs. This change affects which businesses can qualify under these rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Landon Bahl
Republican • House
David Monson
Republican • House
Jon O. Nelson
Republican • House
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Paul J. Thomas
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
Yes: 91 • No: 1
Senate vote • 1/22/2025
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 91 nays 1
3/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/7/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/23/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/22/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
1/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
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