The statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.
Impact
If approved, the repeal would mean that the state medical center would no longer receive funding through this specific property tax levy. This change, designed to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, raises concerns regarding how the medical center will sustain its operations in the absence of this consistent funding source. Discussions around the bill are likely to focus on alternative funding solutions and the overall impact on medical services provided by the center.
Summary
HCR3012 proposes the repeal of section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, which established a statewide property tax levy of one mill designated for the support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota. The intent behind this resolution is to eliminate the funding mechanism for the state medical center, which has been a part of North Dakota's constitutional framework.
Contention
The potential repeal of this amendment may lead to significant debate among lawmakers and constituents. Proponents of HCR3012 may argue that the property tax levy is outdated or unnecessary, while opponents might contend that eliminating this funding mechanism would jeopardize healthcare services in the state, particularly at the University of North Dakota's medical center. This issue may touch on broader themes such as healthcare funding, state responsibility for medical services, and the balance between taxation and state services.
A concurrent resolution to repeal section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, which imposes a statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.
Determination of state school aid, information displayed on property tax statements, transfer of legacy fund earnings, and deposit of oil and gas tax revenues; and to provide an effective date.
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
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.
The homestead tax credit and income tax rates for individuals, estates, and trusts; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.