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| 2023 Commerce Bill Watch List | ||||
| Bill # | Hearing Date | Subject | Status | Video |
| HB 1014 |
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A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the industrial commission and the agencies under its control; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption. | Conference committee appointed Kempenich Brandenburg Mock | |
| HB 1018 |
04/19/23 |
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of commerce. | Returned to House | |
| HB 1021 |
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A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the information technology department; and to provide an exemption. | Conference committee appointed Kempenich Meier Mock | |
| HB 1040 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan | Committee work | |
| HB 1158 | Relating to the imposition of a flat income tax rate of one and one‑half percent for individuals, estates, and trusts; and to provide an effective date. | New conference committee appointed Kannianen Patten Rummel, Headland, Hagert, Bosch | ||
| HB 1168 | Relating to the provision of an income tax credit for purchases of manufacturing machinery and equipment to automate a manufacturing process; and to provide an effective date. | Reconsidered | ||
| HB 1170 | Relating to a property tax exemption for certain natural gas pipeline property; and to provide an effective date. | Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0 | ||
| HB 1371 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to agricultural definitions, ownership exceptions for beekeeping, agriculture support services, cattle backgrounding and feedlot operations, and raising or producing of livestock by persons that have limited landholdings. | Reported back from conference committee, further amend, placed on calendar | |
| HB 1379 | 04/19/23 10:30 |
Relating to an agriculture infrastructure fund, an economic diversification research fund, a workforce development and enrichment fund, a legacy projects fund, a legacy projects advisory board, and a county and township bridge fund; to amend and reenact sections 6-09.4-10.1 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy sinking and interest fund and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a contingent appropriation; and to provide an effective date. | Conference committee appointed Bosch Lefor Vigesaam Bekkedahl, Hoque, Klein | |
| HB 1383 | Relating to the provision of an income tax credit for qualified compensation paid to an apprentice; and to provide an effective date. | Conference committee report adopted | ||
| HB 1429 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to unfair discrimination in the business of insurance and the investment and management of public funds; to amend and reenact section 21-10-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition on social investments; and to provide for a legislative management study. | Reported back from conference committee, amend, placed on calendar | |
| HB 1437 | Relating to the creation of regional livestock planning grants; and to provide for an appropriation. | Sent to Governor | ||
| HB 1455 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for materials used in the research and development of bioscience and biotechnology and manufacture of bioscience and biotechnology products; and to provide an effective date. | Reported back from conference committee, amend, placed on calendar | |
| SB 2142 | Relating to the creation of an office of health care immigration; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. | Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 5 | ||
| SB 2187 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to adoption of the counseling compact. | Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0 | |
| SB 2239 | Relating to public employees retirement system main system plan employer contribution rates and participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution plan; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application. | Laid over two legislative days | ||
| SB 2240 | 04/18/23 8:30 |
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for the base retention grant program. | Conference committee appointed Burckhard Meyer J. Roers, Nelson, Anderson, Miskog | |
| SB 2273 | A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a rural grocery store sustainability and food access expansion pilot grant program. | Sent to Governor | ||
| SB 2334 | 04/19/23 11:00 |
Relating to a local revenue loss reimbursement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-39.2-04.15 and section 57-39.2-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales tax exemption for a fertilizer plant; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date. | Conference committee appointed Hagert Dockter Motschenbacher, Weber, Patten, Piepkorm | |
| SB 2371 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to the power of counties and municipalities to prohibit local development by a foreign adversary; to amend and reenact section 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition on ownership of real property by a foreign adversary; and to declare an emergency. | Returned to Senate | |
| SB 2391 | 04/19/23 12:30 |
Relating to renaissance zones and income and property tax incentives related to renaissance zones. | Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 5 | |
| SCR 4014 | A concurrent resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Service to modify its proposed livestock management plan, and to continue to allow for interpretative, cultural, and historical purposes a herd of longhorn steers in the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the presence of a wild horse herd in the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. | Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17 | ||
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Gov. Doug Burgum recently delivered his 2023-25 Executive Budget Address to the 68th Legislative Assembly, presenting a strategic budget that includes nearly $170 million to address the state’s workforce shortage, increased support for K-12 education and teacher salaries, and over $3 billion for roads, bridges, water projects and other critical infrastructure – all while cutting individual income taxes to save taxpayers an estimated $500 million over two years.
The following are executive budget updates that reflect Commerce initiatives:
Addressing workforce
The proposed budget includes a comprehensive package across multiple agencies and programs to address the workforce shortage in North Dakota, which has an estimated 35,000 job openings and the nation’s third-lowest unemployment rate. The package includes:
- $20 million for a competitive Regional Workforce Impact Grant program for local governments, economic development groups and others addressing labor demands.
- $5 million for a workforce transition training program to help retrain and upskill citizens who have been provided a new work opportunity through automation.
- $2 million for the Technical Skills Training Grant to support accelerated skilled workforce training programs.
- $700,000 to support job placement and wraparound support for justice involved populations.
Marketing North Dakota
- $25 million for a strategic marketing and workforce recruitment campaign which will include support for expanding Commerce’s Find the Good Life campaign and virtual job fairs, in addition to other initiatives.
- $5 million (one-time) investment in destination North Dakota awareness marketing.
Building healthy, vibrant communities
Burgum highlighted the need to invest in North Dakota’s communities, recreation, and tourism, including the Energize Our Communities plan announced in October to help cities attract new residents and help retain youth and existing workforce.
- $50 million for a Destination Development Fund that would be matched by private or non-state sources to build or expand unique attractions.
- $10 million for a Rural Revitalization and Redevelopment Grant Program to promote in-fill development, especially in blighted areas.
- $5 million for a Rural Workforce Housing Program.
- $25 million into the Housing Incentive Fund.
Investing in North Dakota
Additional funding recommendations to promote economic development and creating healthy, vibrant communities.
- $20 million in matching funds for a state military museum to be added to the North Dakota Heritage Center and Museum. During the address, which fell on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Burgum recognized veterans and thanked them for their service.
- The budget proposes more than $51 million for state parks and recreational/historical sites, including $9 million to build cabins at state parks, $6 million in grants for local parks and recreation, and $8 million for a new campground at the Pembina Gorge.
- State Infrastructure Fund; $300 million for local infrastructure funds not supported by federal funding.
- $76 million in recommendations to improve the affordability, availability and quality of child care programs.
- A $10 million Workforce Innovation Grant program to support higher education institutions that create new programs or alter existing ones based on urgent workforce needs.
- $10 million for an Energy Scholarship Pilot Program to help compete with other states to attract and retain not only energy workers, but their families as well.
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