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North DakotaSB 23532025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09.1-02.1 and 54-44.4-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regional education associations.
Sponsored By: Kyle Davison (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Small purchases can skip bidding
The OMB director can set a dollar limit in writing. Purchases under that limit do not use the full procurement process. The director can also name specific items or services that are exempt.
Streamlined purchasing for common needs
Some buys can skip the full procurement steps. These include land, buildings, and rentals; telephone and electric power; and public books, maps, and technical pamphlets. The Transportation Department may use its own process under existing law. Energy program purchases by the Industrial Commission are exempt under listed laws. Agencies may also hire the manufacturer or an authorized agent to service equipment when that is best for the state.
Targeted buying exemptions for state programs
Certain program contracts are exempt from the procurement chapter. Examples include fiduciary benefit and investment services (not perpetual), services to remove abandoned or submerged vehicles, and listed Agriculture Commissioner contracts. State Auditor IT audit contracts, Attorney General expert contracts, and specific DHHS mental health training and brain injury supports are also exempt. The education department can contract with regional education associations under this exemption.
More services from regional education associations
Regional education associations must offer key services to get state funding. They provide training for teachers and principals, added tech support, help with school improvement goals, help using student data, and help expanding classes. Associations may also offer extra services and serve nonmember districts. They can sign contracts with the state superintendent to deliver these services.
Centralized state purchasing and compliance
The Office of Management and Budget handles buying and leasing for executive-branch agencies. The International Peace Garden may use this process. All OMB and delegated agency purchases must follow the procurement chapter, rules, and OMB policies.
Faster emergency buying with safeguards
Agencies can skip normal bidding in true emergencies when time limits block action and health, safety, or state services are at risk. They must treat bidders fairly and promote competition when possible. They must put written reasons in the file explaining the emergency and why the contractor was chosen, including for noncompetitive buys. If federal reimbursement is available, they must follow federal rules and keep the right paperwork. For goods, they may require samples to test quality when time allows.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kyle Davison
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Glenn Bosch
Republican • House
Brad Bekkedahl
Republican • Senate
Dean Rummel
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
Yes: 75 • No: 9
Senate vote • 2/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
4/1/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/27
3/31/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/26/2025SenateSigned by President
3/26/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/26/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/24/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
3/21/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 14 0 0
3/18/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/12/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
2/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
2/12/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
2/12/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/24/2025Senate
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