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ND SB2225
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Bekkedahl
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $50 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to the Department of Commerce for the Housing for Opportunity, Mobility, and Empowerment (HOME) grant program, effective through June 30, 2027
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Allocates funding by community size: $10 million for communities under 5,000 population; $20 million for communities of 5,001-20,000; $15 million for communities over 20,000; and $5 million for rural areas within 20 miles of larger cities
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Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from nonstate sources including political subdivisions, local developers, donations, or in-kind contributions
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Caps grants at $1.5 million for communities over 20,000 individuals; uncommitted funds after December 31, 2026 may be awarded to any viable project regardless of community size
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Requires the Department of Commerce to report to the legislative management and governor by June 30, 2026 on program expenditures, housing units supported, and matching funds raised
Legislative Description
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 26
5/2/2025