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North DakotaSB 23272025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 4.1-01.1-07 and 4.1-01.1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and committee; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.
Sponsored By: Terry M. Wanzek (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Agriculture committee members get daily pay
North Dakota agriculture diversification committee members who are not state employees receive $135 per day for meetings or official duties. All members receive eligible expense reimbursements under state rules. The fund can pay in-state travel, daily pay, and related grant administration costs. The 11-member committee includes four active North Dakota farmers and one agribusiness member appointed by the agriculture commissioner. The governor appoints one active in-state business member for a two-year term. Two members represent Independent Community Banks of North Dakota and the North Dakota Bankers Association. The commerce commissioner, North Dakota State University president, and agriculture commissioner—or their designees—fill the remaining seats. Members elect their chair. The committee divides available money among loans, interest-rate reductions, and grants, and sets grant eligibility, award limits, and reporting rules. It reviews grant applications and decides funding, giving priority to businesses majority-owned by North Dakota residents. The agriculture commissioner distributes grants based on committee recommendations.
More funding for North Dakota farm businesses
The law directs a $15 million general-fund transfer to North Dakota’s Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund. This funding covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; it does not set individual awards. The fund supports loans, interest-rate reductions, and grants for new or expanding businesses that add value to farm products. Businesses must show financial feasibility, improve farmer and rancher profits, create jobs, and grow the state economy. Eligible businesses include food, feed, pet food, and commodity processors; agricultural product manufacturers; and livestock operations, including swine, poultry, dairy, and feedlots. Grants also support infrastructure needed to develop or expand these businesses. Fund money remains available for program loans, grants, and administration without a new appropriation each year. The Bank of North Dakota sets lending policies with committee input, reviews applications, and can share financing with local lenders. Loan repayments and fund interest return to the fund; a servicing fee can cover administration, capped at 0.5% of outstanding loans. The fund pays for a required annual audit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Terry M. Wanzek
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Mike Beltz
Republican • House
Mike Brandenburg
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Cole Conley
Republican • Senate
Robert Erbele
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 4
Yes: 42 • No: 4
House vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 74 nays 17
Yes: 74 • No: 17
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/22
4/23/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/21/2025SenateSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 4
4/18/2025SenateConcurred
4/18/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/16/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 74 nays 17
4/16/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/16/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1
4/15/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
3/18/2025HouseAmendment adopted
3/18/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 3 1
3/17/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 05:00
3/13/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
3/7/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
2/21/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/21/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 15 1 0
2/20/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:00
2/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:15
2/6/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
2/3/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
2/3/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/31/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Agriculture Committee
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 Senate Appropriations Committee
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