North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 2328 — Relating to a life science research council; to repeal section 4.1‑01‑20.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the bioscience innovation grant program; to provide a report; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 21 nays 24

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 10% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a life science research council; to repeal section 4.1-01-20.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the bioscience innovation grant program; to provide a report; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill, SB 2328, adds requirements for annual public reporting on the bioscience innovation grant program. This means the industrial commission will need to provide detailed information on grants awarded, expenditures, and project outcomes, making the program more transparent and accountable. These changes matter because they ensure that taxpayers can see how their money is being used and the effectiveness of the funding provided.

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25.1162.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota SECOND ENGROSSMENT REENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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Reporting - Public transparency requirements.
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The industrial commission shall submit a report to the legislative management by September thirtieth of each year and to the appropriations committees of the legislative assembly each legislative session on activities under this chapter.
The report must include:
a.
A list of all grants, loans, and financial assistance awarded under this chapter, including recipient names, project descriptions, and funding amounts, excluding proprietary information as defined under section 44-04-18.4;
b.
A detailed accounting of fund expenditures, including administrative costs and total funding from all sources for each project supported under this chapter;
and c.
A cumulative record of all projects receiving funding since the program's inception, whether the entity that received funding remains operational, and the status of each project receiving funding, including the return on investment, any repayments from program recipients, continued obligations of the recipient, and whether the project met intended goals.
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The report required in subsection 1 must be archived and made publicly available on the industrial commission website.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 21 nays 24

  2. Amendment adopted

  3. Amendment proposed on floor

  4. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  5. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 4 1

  6. Rereferred to Appropriations

  7. Amendment adopted

  8. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0

  9. Committee Hearing 09:00

  10. Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Education Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 23 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Rep. Headland, Craig
  • Erbele, Robert Republican
  • Rep. Brandenburg, Mike

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Failed 21 Yea · 24 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 192101
Democratic 2201
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 212402
% of votes cast 45%51%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
van Oosting — Nay
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Nay
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Nay
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Not Voting
Mathern, Tim Democratic Yea
Axtman, Michelle Republican Yea
Barta, Jeff Republican Yea
Beard, Todd Republican Nay
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Nay
Boehm, Keith Republican Nay
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Yea
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Nay
Cleary, Sean Republican Nay
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Yea
Cory, Claire Republican Yea
Davison, Kyle Republican Nay
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Yea
Enget, Mark Republican Nay
Erbele, Robert Republican Yea
Gerhardt, Justin Republican Nay
Hogue, David Republican Nay
Kessel, Greg Republican Yea
Klein, Jerry Republican Yea
Larson, Diane Republican Nay
Lee, Judy Republican Yea
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Nay
Luick, Larry Republican Nay
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Yea
Myrdal, Janne Republican Nay
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Nay
Powers, Michelle Republican Nay
Roers, Kristin Republican Yea
Rummel, Dean Republican Nay
Schaible, Donald Republican Yea
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Yea
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Yea
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Nay
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Nay
Weston, Kent Republican Nay
Wobbema, Mike Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2328 do?
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a life science research council; to repeal section 4.1-01-20.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the bioscience innovation grant program; to provide a report; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.
Who sponsors SB 2328?
SB 2328 is sponsored by Wanzek, Terry M. (Republican), Rep. Headland, Craig, Erbele, Robert (Republican), and Rep. Brandenburg, Mike.
What is the current status of SB 2328?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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