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ND HCR3021

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Scott Louser

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Request Legislative Management to study the feasibility and desirability of privatizing Minot State University and two additional non-research institutions under the State Board of Higher Education.

  • North Dakota University System includes two research universities, four regional universities, and five community colleges organized in 1990.

  • Minot State University and other regional institutions have experienced serious budget cuts in recent years due to state financial conditions.

  • Studies indicate that partially or completely privatized universities can reduce costs, improve service quality, and increase efficiency and innovation.

  • Legislative Management must report findings, recommendations, and any required implementing legislation to the Sixty-seventh Legislative Assembly.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution requesting the Legislative Management to study the feasibility and desirability of privatizing Minot State University and two additional institutions of higher education under the control of the State Board of Higher Education which are not research universities.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 27 nays 63

2/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2019

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