SB 2279 — Relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and information displayed on property tax statements; to repeal sections 15.1‑27‑04.3, 15.1‑27‑15.1, and 15.1‑27‑20.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adjustments to state aid payments, isolated school district transition payments, and taxable valuation impact on state aid; and to provide an effective date.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 41
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).
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Failed a recorded vote
Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-27-04.2, and 57-15-01.1, subsection 1 of section 57-15-14, section 57-15-14.2, and subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and information displayed on property tax statements; to repeal sections 15.1-27-04.3, 15.1-27-15.1, and 15.1-27-20.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adjustments to state aid payments, isolated school district transition payments, and taxable valuation impact on state aid; and to provide an effective date.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 41
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Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
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Committee Hearing 02:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
Sponsors
- Donald Schaible · Primary
- Jerry Klein · Cosponsor
- Keith Rep. Kempenich · Cosponsor
- Robin Rep. Weisz · Cosponsor
- Terry M. Wanzek · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 38 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Schaible, Donald Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Klein, Jerry Republican Voted No
- Rep. Kempenich, Keith
- Rep. Weisz, Robin
- Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Voted No
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 13% | 87% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| van Oosting | — | Nay |
| Boschee, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Braunberger, Ryan | Democratic | Yea |
| Hogan, Kathy | Democratic | Nay |
| Marcellais, Richard | Democratic | Nay |
| Mathern, Tim | Democratic | Yea |
| Axtman, Michelle | Republican | Nay |
| Barta, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Beard, Todd | Republican | Nay |
| Bekkedahl, Brad | Republican | Nay |
| Boehm, Keith | Republican | Yea |
| Burckhard, Randy A. | Republican | Nay |
| Castaneda, Jose L. | Republican | Nay |
| Cleary, Sean | Republican | Nay |
| Clemens, David A. | Republican | Nay |
| Conley, Cole | Republican | Nay |
| Cory, Claire | Republican | Nay |
| Davison, Kyle | Republican | Nay |
| Dever, Dick | Republican | Nay |
| Dwyer, Michael | Republican | Nay |
| Enget, Mark | Republican | Nay |
| Erbele, Robert | Republican | Nay |
| Gerhardt, Justin | Republican | Nay |
| Hogue, David | Republican | Nay |
| Kessel, Greg | Republican | Nay |
| Klein, Jerry | Republican | Nay |
| Larson, Diane | Republican | Nay |
| Lee, Judy | Republican | Nay |
| Lemm, Randy D. | Republican | Nay |
| Luick, Larry | Republican | Nay |
| Magrum, Jeffery J. | Republican | Yea |
| Meyer, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Myrdal, Janne | Republican | Nay |
| Patten, Dale | Republican | Nay |
| Paulson, Bob | Republican | Nay |
| Powers, Michelle | Republican | Nay |
| Roers, Kristin | Republican | Nay |
| Rummel, Dean | Republican | Nay |
| Schaible, Donald | Republican | Yea |
| Sickler, Jonathan | Republican | Nay |
| Sorvaag, Ronald | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas, Paul J. | Republican | Nay |
| Walen, Chuck | Republican | Nay |
| Wanzek, Terry M. | Republican | Nay |
| Weber, Mark F. | Republican | Nay |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Nay |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2279 do?
- A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-27-04.2, and 57-15-01.1, subsection 1 of section 57-15-14, section 57-15-14.2, and subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and information displayed on property tax statements; to repeal sections 15.1-27-04.3, 15.1-27-15.1, and 15.1-27-20.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adjustments to state aid payments, isolated school district transition payments, and taxable valuation impact on state aid; and to provide an effective date.
- Who sponsors SB 2279?
- SB 2279 is sponsored by Schaible, Donald (Republican), Klein, Jerry (Republican), Rep. Kempenich, Keith, Rep. Weisz, Robin, and Wanzek, Terry M. (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 2279?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 2279?
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