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ND SB2208
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dale Patten
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AI Summary
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Allocates $59.75 million from oil and gas tax revenues to infrastructure funds for non-oil-producing counties, split 50% to the municipal infrastructure fund and 50% to the county and township infrastructure fund.
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Establishes grant amounts for cities based on population: $2.5 million for cities with 5,000+ residents, $500,000 for cities with 2,000-4,999 residents, and $125,000 for cities with 1,000-1,999 residents.
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Caps township distributions at the lesser of 13% of the fund balance or $16.1 million, distributed equally to organized and unorganized townships within non-oil-producing counties.
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Disqualifies cities, counties, or townships from receiving grants if they adopt ordinances that exceed state law or interfere with agriculture or energy infrastructure projects (excluding wind and solar), with the Board of University and School Lands investigating reported violations within 30 days.
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Requires grant recipients to submit biennial reports to the state treasurer by November 30 of even-numbered years detailing fund usage, with two-year grant ineligibility for late or improperly formatted reports.
Legislative Description
The state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 19 nays 27
2/21/2025