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ND HB1008
Bill
Status
5/2/2013
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $20,479,209 in total funds to the Public Service Commission for the 2013-15 biennium, including $7,091,740 from the general fund and adds 1.00 full-time equivalent position (44.00 total)
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Increases annual commissioner salary from $92,884 to $95,264 effective July 1, 2014
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Restructures fees for weighing and measuring device testing, including renumbering fee categories and establishing fees ranging from $11.00 to $171.00 for various scale and meter testing services
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Transfers $900,000 from the Bank of North Dakota's beginning farmer revolving loan fund to the Public Service Commission for rail rate complaint case costs, requiring repayment from proceeds of a successful case outcome
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Directs legislative management to study civil penalties assessed by state agencies and the feasibility of constructing a new metrology laboratory, with findings due to the 64th legislative assembly
Legislative Description
The salary of public service commissioners and fees to test or calibrate weighing and measuring devices; to provide for legislative management studies; to authorize a transfer; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 05/02
5/2/2013