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North Dakota Senate Bill SB2393

North Dakota 2023 1st Special Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2393

Introduced
10/23/23  
Refer
10/23/23  
Report Pass
10/24/23  
Engrossed
10/24/23  
Refer
10/24/23  
Enrolled
10/25/23  

Caption

The state leave sharing program, capitol grounds rent collections, and the law enforcement retirement program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a report; to provide for a retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

Impact

The bill provides for a substantial allocation of funds for the operation of numerous state functions, totaling approximately $280 million. It includes specific earmarks for employee salaries, operating expenses, and various projects, such as infrastructure improvements and deferred maintenance funding. Notably, funds from the strategic investment and improvements fund, along with general fund allocations, will support targeted market equity compensation adjustments for state employees, addressing pay disparities and recruitment challenges. This approach aligns with efforts to enhance workforce retention by making state employment more attractive.

Summary

Senate Bill 2393 introduces a series of appropriations aimed at supporting various divisions under the supervision of the Office of Management and Budget for the biennium 2023-2025. One significant aspect of the bill is the establishment of a state leave sharing program, which allows employees to donate their accrued leave to colleagues facing severe, life-threatening conditions. This provision aims to foster solidarity among state employees, ensuring that those with medical emergencies receive support while maintaining job security and financial stability.

Sentiment

Overall sentiment surrounding SB2393 appears to be largely positive among supporters, who view the approval of a leave sharing program and increased funding for state employee benefits as essential to maintaining a productive workforce. However, some dissent may arise concerning budget management and the prioritization of certain financial allocations, particularly in the context of broader fiscal responsibilities and state funding limitations. Stakeholders emphasize the importance of adequate funding for critical services while balancing operational costs.

Contention

Some contention may arise around the implementation and long-term sustainability of the leave sharing program, particularly about how it will be managed and monitored. Questions regarding its impact on employee workloads and the potential for dependency on donated leave could spark debates among state employees and management alike. Additionally, the capacity for ongoing funding for the various appropriations established by this bill may be scrutinized in future budget sessions, raising concerns about the fiscal implications and commitments made to support these programs over time.

Latest SB2393 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB1021

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

ND HB1014

Fuel production facility loan guarantee reserve funding, the housing incentive fund, the powers of the North Dakota pipeline authority, definitions for the clean sustainable energy authority, a clean sustainable energy authority line of credit, and an appropriation from the state fiscal recovery fund; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a study; to provide for a report; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1004

The deposit of judgment funds; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for an exemption.

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 SB2017

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the game and fish department; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

ND HB1015

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an exemption.

ND HB1003

Matching grants for legal education and the workforce education advisory council; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide loan authorization for the Mayville state university old main project; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; to provide legislative intent; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2013

The salary of the superintendent of public instruction, baseline funding, high-cost students, and regional library cooperative definitions; to provide for a transfer; to provide for reports; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

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.

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