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North Dakota House Bill HB1541
North Dakota 2023 1st Special Session
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North Dakota 2023 1st Special Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1541

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

Budget section approval limits for the flexible transportation fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

Impact

One of the key components of HB1541 is its amendment to the North Dakota Century Code concerning the flexible transportation fund. This legislative change will impose new budget section approval limits for projects funded through this source, making it imperative for the director to seek authorization for projects exceeding specified monetary thresholds. Such a restructuring aims to provide more oversight and align funding allocation with project feasibility and urgency.

Summary

House Bill 1541 introduces provisions for the appropriations related to the legislative assembly and the legislative council, including funding for salaries and a one-time allocation to support costs related to a special legislative session. The bill has been designed to ensure that the legislative assembly has the necessary financial support to fulfill its duties effectively, especially in managing its operations during special sessions, which can often incur unexpected costs. It addresses the immediate funding requirements arising from the last legislative cycle and outlines funding parameters for the upcoming biennium.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB1541 appears to be largely supportive among those within legislative circles, as it directly addresses pressing financial needs and optimizes the management of state funds. However, concerns might arise regarding the implications of budgetary limits on future transportation projects and the efficacy of the centralized management structure proposed for state facilities. This could lead to discussions about the balance between efficient fund usage and local needs.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB1541 include the implications of restricting budget approvals on local transportation initiatives, which some lawmakers fear may delay essential infrastructure projects. Critics could argue that the amendment to the flexible transportation fund's budget requirements might inadvertently hinder timely responses to pressing transportation issues, thus igniting a debate on how best to balance state control with regional transportation needs and priorities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB1549

Offenders released from the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

ND HB1176

Legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1623

A rural health loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide a report; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2021

Membership of the information technology committee and the information technology operating fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

ND SB2280

Prior authorization for health insurance; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2012

Legacy fund definitions, a legacy earnings fund, the legacy earnings highway distribution fund, and legacy earnings township highway aid fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an exemption.

ND SB2176

The children's cabinet; and to provide for a legislative management report.

ND SB2007

Meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1425

Prosecution-led diversion programs, deflection process, and supervision for presentence programs; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

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