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ND HB1332
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Hagert
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AI Summary
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Creates a value-added agriculture production facility incentive program with grant funding capped at $30 million, administered through the agriculture diversification and development fund
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Eligible facilities must be new construction in North Dakota with at least $350 million in capital investment, a competing offer from another midwestern state, and estimated economic contribution of at least $20 million when fully operational
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Grants reimburse infrastructure and capital expenditures including natural gas, electricity, roads, water/wastewater lines, and rail lines, with 50% distributed upon certificate of occupancy and 50% upon reaching 50% production capacity
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Bank of North Dakota may extend a line of credit up to $30 million to the agriculture commissioner to support grants, with any borrowed funds requiring a deficiency appropriation request for repayment
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Declared an emergency measure, effective through June 30, 2029; passed House 76-17 and Senate 42-5
Legislative Description
A value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025