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ND SB2307

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brad Bekkedahl

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Public Finance Authority authorized to issue up to $126,000,000 in bonds with a maximum term of 20 years for infrastructure projects during the biennium July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

  • $55,000,000 allocated to the Office of Management and Budget for renovating and constructing an addition to the Liberty Memorial Building to serve as a new Supreme Court building, with design overseen by a seven-member committee including the Chief Justice, legislative leaders, the Governor, and two Chief Justice appointees.

  • $71,000,000 allocated to the Adjutant General for military infrastructure projects: $26,000,000 for Williston armory, $20,000,000 for military museum, $10,000,000 for Dickinson readiness center, $9,000,000 for Camp Grafton fitness facility, and $6,000,000 for Camp Grafton training center billets.

  • Supreme Court building construction cannot begin until the oversight committee approves the design by majority vote, and the Chief Justice must approve the courtroom, work areas, and office designs.

  • All funding is designated as one-time funding and the Public Finance Authority may issue bond anticipation notes or borrow from the Bank of North Dakota prior to bond issuance.

Legislative Description

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the judicial branch and adjutant general; and to provide a bond issue limit.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 45

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/17/2023
Finance and Taxation1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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