North DakotaSB 22072025 Regular SessionSenate

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)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Tribal governments gain vehicle excise tax exemption

For taxable events after June 30, 2025, qualifying tribal government vehicles are exempt from North Dakota's motor vehicle excise tax. The exemption covers vehicles the government buys, owns, or possesses. It applies to federally recognized tribal governments within reservation boundaries in North Dakota. Covered tribal agencies, government bodies, and political subdivisions must perform essential government functions. Business entities and agencies mainly operating a business are excluded.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 19

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

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26

    3/27/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/25

    3/26/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/24/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    3/24/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/24/2025House
  6. Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 3

    3/21/2025Senate
  7. Concurred

    3/21/2025Senate
  8. Returned to Senate (12)

    3/14/2025Senate
  9. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 75 nays 15

    3/13/2025House
  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

    3/11/2025House
  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 6 0

    3/10/2025House
  12. Committee Hearing 10:30

    3/7/2025House
  13. Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee

    2/13/2025House
  14. Received from Senate

    1/27/2025House
  15. Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1

    1/24/2025Senate
  16. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0

    1/23/2025Senate
  17. Committee Hearing 09:45

    1/23/2025Senate
  18. Introduced, 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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