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Yes: 115 • No: 23
North DakotaSB 22282025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a rural grocery store sustainability grant program.
Sponsored By: Janne Myrdal (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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One-time grants for rural grocery stores
The law sets aside $1,000,000 in one-time state funds. The Department of Commerce awards grants to preserve rural grocery stores and expand food access. Money is available from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The Department sets the rules and decides awards. Existing stores get priority over feasibility work for new or reopened stores, and funds cannot pay for food processing or off-site food preparation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Karla Rose Hanson
Democratic • House
David Monson
Republican • House
Jerry Klein
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 17
Yes: 75 • No: 17
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 40 nays 6
Yes: 40 • No: 6
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/21
4/23/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/18/2025SenateSigned by President
4/18/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/18/2025HouseReturned to Senate
4/15/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 17
4/15/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 18 3 2
4/14/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
3/18/2025HouseReported back, do pass 12 1 1
3/18/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/17/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
3/7/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 40 nays 6
2/21/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 5 0
2/19/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
2/12/2025SenateAmendment adopted
2/12/2025SenateLaid over one legislative day
2/11/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
2/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:43
2/7/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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