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ND SB2063
Bill
Status
1/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
SB 2063 Summary
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Appropriates $2.675 billion in total funds ($649.9 million from general fund) to the North Dakota university system for the 2017-19 biennium, distributed across the university system office and 14 institutions including UND, NDSU, and regional colleges.
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Reduces base funding amounts per student credit hour for all university system institutions, with decreases ranging from $10.11 to $15.59 depending on institution category.
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Authorizes the state board of higher education to issue up to $49.5 million in self-liquidating bonds for North Dakota State University capital projects: $39.5 million for a new residence hall and $10 million for university village replacement.
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Exempts North Dakota university system unexpended appropriations from the normal cancellation requirement, allowing funds to carry over between biennia with reporting to appropriations committees.
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Allows the state board of higher education flexibility to transfer funds between operations and capital assets, adjust full-time equivalent positions, and provides $3 million in education challenge grant funds for the biennium.
Legislative Description
State aid to institutions, minimum amount payable, and the cancellation of unexpended appropriations; to provide for transfer of funds; to authorize projects for North Dakota state university and the university of North Dakota; to authorize the state board of higher education to issue and sell bonds for capital projects; to provide exemptions; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 45
1/27/2017