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ND HB1020
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $769,257,471 in other funds to the Department of Water Resources for the 2025-27 biennium, including $101 million for the Southwest Pipeline Project, $106.9 million for Northwest Area Water Supply, $245 million for regional water supply, and $117.6 million for flood control
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Authorizes the Department of Water Resources to request a Bank of North Dakota line of credit up to $260 million for water projects, increasing from the previous $100 million limit, and establishes a separate $100 million line of credit for the water infrastructure revolving loan fund
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Expands the Water Topics Overview Committee to meet during the full biennium and requires water project requests with state cost-share of $10 million or more to be reported to the committee by May 31 of even-numbered years for prioritization review
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Caps state funding for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project at $953 million total and the Mouse River Flood Control Project at $380.5 million total without additional legislative approval
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Requires interim studies on designated appropriations for water projects, storm water project funding, regional water systems governance and finance, and cost-share policy, with reports due by March 31, 2026
Legislative Description
State agency employment of attorneys, the powers and duties of the water topics overview committee, and a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a study; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
6/11/2025