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ND SB2314
Bill
Status
1/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffery Magrum
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AI Summary
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Prohibits county commissions, city councils, and state entities from approving development agreements, building plans, or proposals with foreign adversaries (as defined in 15 CFR 791.4(a)) or persons on the OFAC sanctions list
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Removes the July 31, 2025 expiration date from existing county and city prohibitions, making them permanent
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Exempts foreign adversaries who have maintained good standing with the Secretary of State for 7+ years before August 1, 2023, received CFIUS approval, and hold an active national security agreement with the federal government
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Requires county sheriffs and state's attorneys to investigate complaints and report violations to the state and local intelligence center and FBI
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Violations constitute a class C felony and permanently bar the individual from holding any office in the state
Legislative Description
The investigation of and penalty for approving a development agreement in the state for a foreign adversary; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 8 nays 37
2/17/2025