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ND HCR3023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Al Carlson

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Origin

House of Representatives

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares February 9, 2017, as "Giving Hearts Day" in North Dakota to recognize a 24-hour online fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and western Minnesota.

  • Giving Hearts Day was started in 2008 by Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation, with Alex Stern Family Foundation joining as a cohost in 2014.

  • Raised $8.3 million from 14,538 donors in the previous year benefiting 326 charities, with over $30.9 million raised since inception.

  • Provides up to $50,000 in donor incentives including two $10,000 "boost" awards to be announced at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on February 9, 2017, with over 360 nonprofit organizations participating.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to forward a copy of the resolution to Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and Alex Stern Family Foundation.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution declaring February 9, 2017, as "Giving Hearts Day".

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 02/13

2/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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