Loading chat...
ND HB1401
Bill
Status
1/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Craig Headland
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Allows county boards of commissioners to impose a levy for farm-to-market and federal aid roads by board action without voter approval, limited to an initial imposition during taxable year 2011 and continuation in subsequent years.
-
Caps the levy imposed without voter approval at 12.65 mills, compared to the limitation that applies to voter-approved levies under section 57-15-06.7.
-
Permits county boards to amend road programs when substantial changes are necessary, with approval from the state department of transportation and public hearing requirements; also allows program changes if not completed within ten years of the election establishing the program.
-
Authorizes counties to use excess tax proceeds that are not needed to match federal funds for paving, road surfacing, maintenance, or new projects within the original or amended county road program.
-
Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.
Legislative Description
A limited opportunity for county imposition of a levy for farm-to-market and federal aid roads without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 87
2/9/2011