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ND SB2003
Bill
Status
5/18/2017
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
SB 2003 Summary
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Appropriates $2.66 billion total ($624.9 million general fund) to the North Dakota university system for the 2017-19 biennium, including funding for 14 institutions and the state board of higher education office.
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Increases employee health insurance premiums from $1,130 to $1,241 per month, with $5.6 million general fund impact.
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Creates tuition and fee waiver program for full-time law enforcement officers with minimum 2 years employment, waiving 25% of resident tuition and capping total waivers at $500,000 annually.
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Authorizes state board of higher education to issue bonds up to $49.5 million for North Dakota State University residence hall and university village projects.
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Limits resident student tuition increases to 4% annually during 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic years unless board receives prior budget section approval; repeals midwestern higher education compact.
Legislative Description
The midwestern higher education compact; to provide for the transfer of funds; to authorize the state board of higher education to issue and sell bonds for capital projects; to provide exemptions; to provide for the reallocation of oil and gas tax distributions; to authorize the conveyance of real property owned by the state of North Dakota; to provide for studies; to provide for legislative management reports; to provide legislative intent; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor, but item veto 05/02
5/18/2017