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North Dakota House Bill HB1001

North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1001

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  
Report Pass
2/16/23  
Engrossed
3/3/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  
Enrolled
4/13/23  

Caption

Legislative compensation; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations; and to declare an emergency.

Impact

The bill includes provisions to amend existing statutes related to legislative compensation, adjusting pay rates for assembly members and ensuring that operational needs of the legislative management are met. It encompasses both ongoing expenses and one-time funding for specific projects such as technology upgrades. This financial structure is designed to enhance the efficiency of legislative operations while providing lawmakers the resources needed for their work.

Summary

House Bill 1001 addresses the appropriation of funds necessary for the operation of the legislative branch of North Dakota's state government. It sets forth a budget to cover expenses incurred by the legislative body through June 30, 2025, including detailed allocations for salaries, wages, operating expenses, and capital assets. The bill aims to provide sufficient financial resources to ensure that legislative functions can be performed effectively during this period.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment around HB 1001 appears to be largely supportive among those who view the appropriations as essential to maintaining a functional legislative body. The approval rate in preliminary voting reflects a confidence in the necessity of these funds and in the proposed salary adjustments. However, concerns may arise regarding the effective allocation and management of the appropriated funds, particularly amongst fiscal conservatives who prioritize budgetary restraint.

Contention

A notable point of contention is the provisions for salary adjustments and reimbursements for legislative members, as these have historically been sensitive topics in budget discussions. Critics may argue about the appropriateness of salary increases in light of broader state funding needs and advocate for more stringent accounting for unspent funds to ensure financial accountability. The bill’s emergency clause also suggests that there may be urgency in its passage to prevent disruptions in legislative activities.

Latest HB1001 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2001

Use of legislative rooms and halls and legislative compensation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations.

ND SB2014

A transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the clean sustainable energy fund; to provide a deficiency appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1021

Final disposition of records; to provide a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2016

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1010

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1015

County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2020

A Bank of North Dakota line of credit and state water commission discretionary funding; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1016

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1002

The salaries of justices of the supreme court, the salaries of district court judges, and compensation of jurors; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

Similar Bills

ND SB2001

Use of legislative rooms and halls and legislative compensation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations.

ND SB2009

The salary of the agriculture commissioner, the federal environmental law impact review committee, the environmental impact mitigation fund, and mitigating environmental impacts; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management study.

ND HB1535

A state alert notice system and the committee on tribal and state relations; and to provide for a report.

ND HB1197

AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study of correctional facilities.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1323

Reimbursement of members of the legislative assembly; and to provide for retroactive application.

ND HB1012

Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.