North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1153

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  
Report Pass
2/17/23  
Engrossed
2/21/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  
Refer
4/4/23  
Report Pass
4/7/23  
Enrolled
4/17/23  

Caption

The duties and powers of the corn council; and to declare an emergency.

Impact

The proposed amendments would enhance the operational power of the corn council significantly. By allowing the council to allocate resources for educational programs, policy development, and market promotion efforts, HB1153 is designed to directly impact the growth and sustainability of the corn farming industry. Additionally, it mandates that the council conduct public meetings to engage with stakeholders, ensuring that producers can voice their opinions on funding priorities and policy directions.

Summary

House Bill 1153 aims to amend sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the duties and powers of the corn council. The bill permits the council to expend collected funds for administration, employ personnel, accept donations, and contract for various purposes related to corn production. It also establishes a grant program to support corn-related initiatives that benefit producers, reflecting a broader commitment to strengthening agricultural sectors in North Dakota.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding HB1153 appears to be positive, particularly among agricultural advocates and corn producers. The bill has garnered support for its potential to bring additional resources and attention to the corn industry in North Dakota. However, there may be concerns from some quarters about the council's power to manage the funds and the direction of funded initiatives, which could lead to ongoing dialogues about transparency and accountability.

Contention

One notable consideration regarding HB1153 is its emergency declaration, which may expedite its passage but also raises questions about the necessity of such immediacy. Opponents might argue that emergency measures should be reserved for critical situations, leading to possible debates over the appropriateness of this classification for agricultural-related legislation. The bill's implications for the autonomy of local stakeholders in the corn industry and how funds are managed could also be points of future contention.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1233

The powers and duties of the emergency commission; and to provide an appropriation.

ND HB1501

The North Dakota soybean council and the North Dakota soybean fund; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2227

The membership and duties of the health council.

ND SB2113

The powers and duties of the department of health and human services, treatment hearing timelines, and membership of the cross-disability advisory council; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.

ND SB2004

The powers and duties of the state auditor and the salary of the state auditor; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1592

The appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.

ND SB2308

Occupational and professional boards, the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, prison industry advisory committee, energy policy commission, medical marijuana advisory committee, onsite wastewater recycling technical committee, state board of water well contractors, committee on aging, brain injury advisory council, early childhood council, unemployment insurance advisory council, commission on the status of women, health information technology advisory committee, poet laureate nominating board, rural development council, America 250 commission, atmospheric resource board, and Devils Lake outlet management advisory committee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND HB1498

The powers and duties of center boards and the authority of a school board to pay a first-year signing bonus for teachers; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2214

The insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1379

The legacy sinking and interest fund and the legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.