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North DakotaSB 22562025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.
Sponsored By: Ronald Sorvaag (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New North Dakota State University tech park and fund
The law creates a Research Technology Park at North Dakota State University. It also creates a special fund, with money and interest continuously available through the Industrial Commission for the park. The park works on robotics, AI, and autonomous equipment for farm and defense uses, and offers education and outreach. Every two years, the park must file a plan with an industry match and get Commission approval. It can pick projects, sign public and private contracts, accept grants and gifts, and must report its work each year to state leaders.
One-time $20 million for North Dakota State University tech park
The Office of Management and Budget must transfer $20 million to the Research Technology Park Fund. The money comes from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The transfer happens during July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. This is a one-time boost for that two-year period.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ronald Sorvaag
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Mike Nathe
Republican • House
Steve Swiontek
Republican • House
Kyle Davison
Republican • Senate
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Jonathan Sickler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 31 nays 15
Yes: 31 • No: 15
House vote • 4/17/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 61 nays 30
Yes: 61 • No: 30
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 33 nays 14
Yes: 33 • No: 14
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/05
5/17/2025SenateSent to Governor
5/2/2025SenateSigned by President
5/2/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/2/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
5/2/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
5/1/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 31 nays 15
5/1/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
5/1/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
5/1/2025SenateConference committee appointed Stemen Fisher Schauer
4/28/2025HouseConference committee appointed Sorvaag Thomas Wobbema
4/23/2025SenateRefused to concur
4/23/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/17/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 61 nays 30
4/17/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/17/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1
4/16/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
4/1/2025HouseAmendment adopted
4/1/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 2 1
3/31/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/14/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
2/21/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 33 nays 14
2/19/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schneider
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee
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