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ND SB2020
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
Senate Bill No. 2020 Summary
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Appropriates $968,154,091 in special funds to the state water commission for the 2019-21 biennium, including $128 million for water supply grants, $82.5 million for Mouse River flood control, and $66.5 million for Fargo area flood control.
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Authorizes a $75 million Bank of North Dakota line of credit to the state water commission at rates not exceeding 3 percent for water supply and flood control projects approved before June 30, 2021.
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Establishes that total state funding for Fargo flood control projects shall not exceed $750 million, with $66.5 million allocated during each of the 2019-21, 2021-23, 2023-25, 2025-27, and 2027-29 bienniums, plus $47 million in 2029-31.
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Limits Mouse River flood control funding to no more than $193 million total for projects within Minot city limits, with $135.3 million remaining to be distributed across 2019-21, 2021-23, and 2023-25 bienniums.
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Provides up to $13 million in grants to the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District for Red River valley water supply project phase one construction, contingent on completion of planning, permitting, and budget section approval.
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Authorizes a pilot project allowing water resource districts to receive up to $1 million in grants for implementing basinwide water plans focused on conveyance, flood control, and other water projects.
Legislative Description
The infrastructure revolving loan fund and the authorization of a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for Red River valley water supply requirements; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report to the legislative management; to provide conditions on appropriations; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide for a pilot project.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/25
4/25/2019