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Yes: 126 • No: 12
North DakotaSB 24032025 Special SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Sponsored By: Donald Schaible (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Emergency loans for small-town nonprofit hospitals
The Bank offers emergency operating loans to local nonprofit hospitals in cities under 2,500 people. The hospital’s governing board must apply by March 31, 2026 and submit finances, other funding sources, and a cash‑flow plan. Loans can be up to $5 million per hospital, at up to 2% interest, for up to 11 years. The first year may be interest‑only. The state transfers $10 million into the fund for this operating loan program through June 30, 2027.
Low-cost construction loans for medical facilities
The Bank of North Dakota runs a construction loan program for medical facilities. Loans have a 2% fixed rate and up to 25 years to repay. Each loan is the lesser of $15 million or 75% of the project cost. Only a facility’s governing board can apply, and projects must cost at least $1,000,000 and be used for 30 years. You must finish construction within 24 months of approval or risk losing the loan. A revolving fund holds repayments; the Bank may take an annual service fee, and audit costs come from the fund. These authorities remain in effect through June 30, 2037.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dawson Holle
Republican • House
Karen M. Rohr
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/23/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 12
Yes: 80 • No: 12
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23
1/28/2026HouseSigned by Governor 01/23
1/23/2026SenateSent to Governor
1/23/2026SenateSigned by President
1/23/2026SenateSigned by Speaker
1/23/2026HouseReturned to Senate
1/23/2026SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 12
1/23/2026HouseEngrossment placed on calendar 22 0 1
1/22/2026HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Appropriations Committee
1/22/2026HouseReceived from Senate
1/22/2026HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
1/22/2026SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/22/2026SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 15 0 1
1/22/2026SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
1/21/2026SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Appropriations Committee
1/21/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Bekkedahl
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