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ND HB1012
Bill
Status
5/2/2019
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,412,245,404 in special funds to the Department of Transportation for the 2019-21 biennium, including $861,025,944 for capital assets, $257,537,785 for operating expenses, and $95,854,637 for grants.
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Appropriates $2,500,000 from general funds to enhance the short line railroad program and $13,000,000 for road maintenance during the 2017-19 biennium period.
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Authorizes the Department of Transportation to borrow up to $50,000,000 from the Bank of North Dakota for highway improvement projects contingent on receiving additional federal grants applied for after February 1, 2019.
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Exempts public transportation providers receiving state funds from motor vehicle excise tax, effective for taxable events after June 30, 2019.
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Requires the Department of Transportation to study public transportation services within the state during the 2019-20 interim, including analysis of users, demographics, available alternatives, and service coverage gaps.
Legislative Description
Cooperative agreements with private entities for the construction of certain items on the state highway system; to provide for a contingent loan authorization; provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for transfers; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; to provide for a study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 05/01
5/2/2019