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ND HCR3021
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Scott Louser
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AI Summary
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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.
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North Dakota University System includes two research universities, four regional universities, and five community colleges organized in 1990.
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Minot State University and other regional institutions have experienced serious budget cuts in recent years due to state financial conditions.
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Studies indicate that partially or completely privatized universities can reduce costs, improve service quality, and increase efficiency and innovation.
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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