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Yes: 161 • No: 19
North DakotaSB 22072025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for tribal governments; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Dale Patten (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No excise tax for government and lottery vehicles
Beginning July 1, 2025, the motor vehicle excise tax does not apply to certain public purchases. The exemption covers vehicles procured by, owned by, or in possession of the federal government. It also covers the State of North Dakota and its political subdivisions. Tribal governments of federally recognized tribes within reservation boundaries in North Dakota qualify. Vehicles procured by or on behalf of the North Dakota Lottery to be awarded as prizes are also exempt.
Fewer tribal entities get vehicle tax break
Beginning July 1, 2025, only tribal government agencies, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions that do essential government work count as an "Indian tribe" for this exemption. Tribal businesses or entities set up mainly to run a business do not qualify. This narrows which tribal groups can claim the motor vehicle excise tax exemption.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Collette Brown
Democratic • House
Jayme Davis
Democratic • House
Richard Marcellais
Democratic • Senate
Chuck Walen
Republican • Senate
Kent Weston
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 3
Yes: 41 • No: 3
House vote • 3/13/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 75 nays 15
Yes: 75 • No: 15
Senate vote • 1/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
3/27/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/25
3/26/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/24/2025SenateSigned by President
3/24/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 3
3/21/2025SenateConcurred
3/21/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 75 nays 15
3/13/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/11/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 6 0
3/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/7/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/27/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
1/24/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
1/23/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
1/23/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
1/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee
Enrollment
INTRODUCED
SENATE BILL NO. 2207 with House Amendments
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