North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1379

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  
Report Pass
2/22/23  
Engrossed
3/3/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Report Pass
4/11/23  
Enrolled
4/28/23  

Caption

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

Impact

The amendments instituted by HB1379 have significant implications for state financial management. It establishes a framework for how legacy fund earnings are to be utilized, with a specific focus on maintaining adequate levels to meet debt service requirements and retiree benefit obligations. The bill stipulates that funds exceeding appropriated amounts will be strategically allocated toward the general fund and other designated programs, including tax relief initiatives and sustainable energy projects. This focuses state resources on both immediate fiscal needs and long-term investment in community development.

Summary

House Bill 1379, introduced in the Sixty-eighth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota, aims to amend existing laws concerning the legacy sinking and interest fund, as well as the legacy earnings fund. The bill is designed to optimize the allocation and use of state funds for various financial obligations, including infrastructure projects and programs. By refining the mechanisms through which funds are appropriated and transferred, HB1379 seeks to ensure that the management of these financial resources aligns with state priorities and fiscal responsibility.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB1379 appears to be largely positive, as it has garnered considerable bipartisan support evidenced by the voting outcomes in both the House and Senate. Proponents argue that the bill represents a prudent approach to managing public funds, while providing necessary fiscal relief to taxpayers. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the allocation process and its potential impact on smaller community projects that may not receive adequate funding under the proposed structure.

Contention

Notable points of contention include debates over the prioritization of funding allocations, particularly between tax relief and public investment initiatives. Critics argue that while the bill aims to streamline funding processes, it may inadvertently sideline critical local projects and services that rely on legacy fund distributions. The discussion highlights an ongoing tension between broader state-level fiscal strategies and the unique funding needs of local communities, which could influence the effectiveness of the bill in practice.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2372

Legacy fund definitions and a legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1435

Legacy fund definitions and a legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

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 HB1575

Legacy fund definitions, the legacy earnings fund, and the primary residence credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND SB2220

An allocation from the legacy earnings fund and eligible projects under the housing incentive fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1168

Legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study, to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1553

School meal funding for all students in public and nonpublic schools and the legacy earnings fund; and to provide an appropriation.

ND HB1147

The legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

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 SB2151

The legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

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