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ND SB2256

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Sorvaag

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a research technology park grant program at North Dakota State University, administered by the Industrial Commission, focused on intelligent autonomous mobile equipment, autonomous agriculture, defense capabilities, and advanced robotics/AI research

  • Appropriates $10 million in one-time funding from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium

  • $5 million distributed without matching requirements; additional $5 million available only with 1:1 matching funds from non-state sources

  • Research technology park must develop a biennial plan approved by the Industrial Commission and report annually on activities and accomplishments to the Industrial Commission and legislative management

  • Passed Senate 31-15 and House 61-30

Legislative Description

A research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/1/2025
Government and Veterans Affairs2/21/2025
Appropriations2/6/2025
Workforce Development1/23/2025
Education1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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