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ND HB1353

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Koppelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Property tax levies by taxing districts are capped at the prior year's levy plus the consumer price index, with a maximum increase of 3% annually without voter approval

  • Taxing districts may carry forward unused levy increase capacity for up to three succeeding years, allowing a combined increase of up to double the annual limit in a single year

  • Exemptions include levies for bonded indebtedness, the state medical center (1 mill), Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (up to 1 mill), special assessments, and certain water-related taxes

  • Exceeding the cap requires approval by at least 60% of voters at a statewide primary or general election, and may only be approved for one taxable year at a time

  • Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024; cities and counties cannot override these limits using home rule authority

Legislative Description

Limitations on property tax levies by taxing districts without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 25 nays 63

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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