ND HB1180

Clarifies eligibility language for veterans with Individual Unemployability (IU) ratings, changing "brings the veteran's total disability rating to" to "results in the veteran being paid at" the 100% rate for various state benefits

Affects eligibility for dependents of disabled veterans to receive tuition assistance at state higher education institutions, employment preference for spouses of disabled veterans, and free motor vehicle registration (up to 2 vehicles under 26,000 lbs)

Maintains property tax credit eligibility for disabled veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability against the first $8,100 of taxable homestead valuation, with surviving spouses receiving DIC compensation eligible for 100% credit

Exempts qualifying disabled veterans and surviving spouses receiving DIC from motor vehicle excise tax

Property tax provisions effective for taxable years after December 31, 2024; motor vehicle excise tax provisions effective after June 30, 2025; passed unanimously (House 90-0, Senate 47-0)