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ND SB2265

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Meyer

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to borrow up to $3,000,000 through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during the 2025-2027 biennium

  • Funds a grant to a nonprofit organization for construction of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery in North Dakota

  • Requires certification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration approving the project plan before funds can be accessed

  • Mandates the department request a deficiency appropriation from the legislature to repay the line of credit if accessed, with interest rates capped at prevailing rates for governmental entities

  • Passed with strong bipartisan support: Senate 46-0, House 88-1

Legislative Description

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs for a veterans' national cemetery grant; to authorize a line of credit; and to provide for a report.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/17/2025
Appropriations3/21/2025
Government and Veterans Affairs2/25/2025
Appropriations2/11/2025
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs1/20/2025

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