North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 2390 — AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 54-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54-40.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.

Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on May 02, 2025.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

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  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54‑40.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.

Bill Text

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128 added · 107 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Bill No. 2390 include adding the establishment of a rural catalyst committee and a grant program specifically designed to support rural development in North Dakota. Additionally, some definitions related to regional planning councils have been updated for clarity. These changes are significant because they aim to strengthen resources and support for rural areas, which can lead to improved economic opportunities and community development.

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25.1355.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
2390 Introduced by Senators Wanzek, Myrdal, Thomas Representatives Brandenburg, Beltz, Kempenich (Approved by the Delayed Bills Committee) A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 54-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund;
2390 (Senators Wanzek, Myrdal, Thomas) (Representatives Brandenburg, Beltz, Kempenich) (Approved by the Delayed Bills Committee) AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 54-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund;
to provide an appropriation;
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Rural catalyst committee - Membership - Meetings.
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2390 - PAGE 2 Rural catalyst committee - Membership - Meetings.
The rural catalyst committee is created to assist communities in the state with quality of life improvement projects to strengthen existing community systems, organizations, and individuals in partnership with each regional council.
The rural catalyst committee is created to assist communities in the state with quality of life improvement and economic development projects.
Two individuals appointed by the executive boards of the regional councils;
One individual from each regional council, appointed by the executive boards of the regional councils;
One member of the legislative assembly, appointed by the chairman of legislative management;
Two members-at-large from communities eligible for grants under this chapter or organizations that primarily serve communities eligible for grants under this chapter, appointed by the governor;
One member of the legislative assembly, appointed by the chairman of legislative management;
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The committee shall meet at least semiannually to consider grant recommendations from the department and award grant requests as part of the rural catalyst grant program.
The committee shall meet at least semiannually to review and approve grant applications.
The committee shall prioritize awarding funding for existing community projects that need additional funding to reach project completion.
The committee shall prioritize funding projects that support rural prosperity and quality of life enhancements.
The committee shall develop guidelines for the rural catalyst grant program, including eligibility criteria and reporting and matching requirements.
Grant recipients must provide at least one dollar of matching funds from nonstate sources for every one dollar provided from the rural catalyst fund.
The committee may consider matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions.
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Members of the committee are entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in the same manner as other state officials are reimbursed, according to sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09, to be paid by the state agency employing the member.
A member of the committee who is a member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive reimbursement for allowable travel expenses and compensation at the rate provided under section 54-35-10 for each day the member performs official duties of the committee, to be paid by the legislative council.
If not otherwise employed by the state of North Dakota, members of the committee are entitled to receive compensation of one hundred thirty-five dollars for each day of attending meetings and performing other duties relating to official business of the committee, to be paid by the department.
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The department of commerce shall administer the rural catalyst grant program to support quality of life improvement projects for rural communities in the state and provide grant award recommendations to the rural catalyst committee.
The department shall administer the rural catalyst grant program to support quality of life improvement and economic development projects for rural communities in the state.
Grant funding may be awarded for projects that will address a critical need in the areas of art and culture, community and economic development, education, or health and wellness for a rural community with a population of eight thousand five hundred or less.
Grant funding may be awarded for projects that will address a critical need in the areas of community and economic development, education, health and wellness, or for the purpose of preserving or reopening rural grocery stores in a rural community with a population of four S.
The maximum grant award under the program is five million dollars.
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2390 - PAGE 3 thousand five hundred or fewer individuals.
The maximum grant award under the program is five hundred thousand dollars.
At least fifty percent of the grant funds must be allocated to communities with populations of fewer than one thousand five hundred individuals.
To be eligible for a grant under the program, a grant recipient shall provide one dollar of matching funds from nonstate sources for every two dollars provided from the rural catalyst fund.
Matching funds may be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions.
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Pledges for matching funds may be considered for up to seven years.
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Moneys in the fund must be used for providing grants and for the payment of rural catalyst committee and department administrative expenses incurred related to the rural catalyst program, subject to legislative appropriations.
Moneys in the fund must be used for providing grants in accordance with this chapter, subject to legislative appropriations.
Fifty percent of all monies in the fund not used for administrative expenses must be specifically allocated for distribution to communities Page No.
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The department may use up to ten percent of funding available in the fund for administrative expenses related to the program.
TRANSFER - STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO NORTH DAKOTA RURAL CATALYST FUND.
TRANSFER - STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO RURAL CATALYST FUND.
The office of management and budget shall transfer $30,000,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the North Dakota rural catalyst fund during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.
The office of management and budget shall transfer $2,500,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the rural catalyst fund during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.
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APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - RURAL CATALYST GRANT PROGRAM - ONE-TIME FUNDING.
There is appropriated out of any moneys in the rural catalyst fund in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $2,500,000, or so much of the sum as may be necessary, to the department of commerce for the purpose of the rural catalyst grant program, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.
The appropriation in this section is considered a one-time funding item.
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2390 - PAGE 4 ____________________________ ____________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House ____________________________ ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House This certifies that the within bill originated in the Senate of the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota and is known on the records of that body as Senate Bill No.
2390.
Senate Vote:
Yeas 42 Nays 5 Absent 0 House Vote:
Yeas 72 Nays 18 Absent 4 ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Received by the Governor at ________M.
on _____________________________________, 2025.
Approved at ________M.
on __________________________________________________, 2025.
____________________________ Governor Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025, at ________ o’clock ________M.
____________________________ Secretary of State
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Action History

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

  2. Signed by Governor 05/02

  3. Sent to Governor

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 72 nays 18

  7. Conference committee report adopted

  8. Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar

  9. Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 5

  10. Conference committee report adopted

  11. Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar

  12. Conference committee appointed Louser Fisher Longmuir

  13. Conference committee appointed Dwyer Magrum Luick

  14. Refused to concur

  15. Returned to Senate (12)

  16. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 68 nays 24

  17. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  18. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 23 0 0

  19. Rereferred to Appropriations

  20. Amendment adopted

  21. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 5 0

  22. Committee Hearing 10:30

  23. Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee

  24. Received from Senate

  25. Second reading, passed, yeas 39 nays 8

  26. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  27. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 2 0

  28. Rereferred to Appropriations

  29. Amendment adopted

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

  31. Committee Hearing 02:00

  32. Committee Hearing 11:15

  33. Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 33 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion for Final Passage on SB 2390

Passed 72 Yea · 18 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 611804
Democratic 11000
Total 721804
% of votes cast 77%19%0%4%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Brown, Collette Democratic Yea
Conmy, Liz Democratic Yea
Davis, Jayme Democratic Yea
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Yea
Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic Yea
Foss, Austin Democratic Yea
Hager, LaurieBeth Democratic Yea
Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic Yea
Ista, Zachary Democratic Yea
Mitskog, Alisa Democratic Yea
Schneider, Mary Democratic Yea
Anderson, Bert Republican Yea
Anderson, Dick Republican Yea
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Yea
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Beltz, Mike Republican Yea
Berg, Mike Republican Yea
Bolinske, Macy Republican Nay
Bosch, Glenn Republican Yea
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Yea
Brown, TJ Republican Nay
Christianson, Nels Republican Yea
Dockter, Jason Republican Yea
Dressler, Ty Republican Yea
Fegley, Clayton Republican Yea
Fisher, Jay Republican Yea
Frelich, Kathy Republican Yea
Grindberg, Karen Republican Yea
Grueneich, Jim Republican Yea
Hagert, Jared C. Republican Yea
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Yea
Hauck, Dori Republican Yea
Headland, Craig Republican Yea
Heilman, Matthew Republican Nay
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Yea
Henderson, Donna Republican Nay
Hendrix, Jared Republican Nay
Holle, Dawson Republican Nay
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Yea
Johnston, Daniel Republican Nay
Jonas, Jim Republican Yea
Karls, Karen Republican Yea
Kasper, Jim Republican Not Voting
Kempenich, Keith Republican Yea
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Yea
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Yea
Koppelman, Ben Republican Nay
Lefor, Mike Republican Yea
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Yea
Louser, Scott Republican Yea
Maki, Roger A. Republican Not Voting
Marschall, Andrew Republican Not Voting
Martinson, Bob Republican Yea
McLeod, Carrie Republican Yea
Meier, Lisa Republican Yea
Monson, David Republican Yea
Morton, Desiree Republican Nay
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Yea
Nathe, Mike Republican Yea
Nehring, Dennis Republican Nay
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Yea
Novak, Anna S. Republican Yea
O'Brien, Emily Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Osowski, Doug Republican Nay
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Yea
Porter, Todd Republican Yea
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Yea
Richter, David Republican Yea
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Nay
Ruby, Dan Republican Yea
Ruby, Matthew Republican Nay
Sanford, Mark Republican Not Voting
Satrom, Bernie Republican Yea
Schatz, Mike Republican Yea
Schauer, Austen Republican Yea
Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia Republican Yea
Steiner, Vicky Republican Yea
Stemen, Gregory Republican Yea
Swiontek, Steve Republican Yea
Toman, Nathan Republican Nay
Tveit, Bill Republican Yea
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Nay
Vetter, Steve Republican Yea
Vigesaa, Don Republican Yea
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Yea
Wagner, Scott Republican Yea
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Yea
Weisz, Robin Republican Yea
Wolff, Christina Republican Nay

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Motion for Final Passage on SB 2390

Passed 68 Yea · 24 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 572402
Democratic 11000
Total 682402
% of votes cast 72%26%0%2%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Brown, Collette Democratic Yea
Conmy, Liz Democratic Yea
Davis, Jayme Democratic Yea
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Yea
Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic Yea
Foss, Austin Democratic Yea
Hager, LaurieBeth Democratic Yea
Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic Yea
Ista, Zachary Democratic Yea
Mitskog, Alisa Democratic Yea
Schneider, Mary Democratic Yea
Anderson, Bert Republican Yea
Anderson, Dick Republican Yea
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Yea
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Beltz, Mike Republican Yea
Berg, Mike Republican Yea
Bolinske, Macy Republican Nay
Bosch, Glenn Republican Yea
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Yea
Brown, TJ Republican Nay
Christianson, Nels Republican Nay
Dockter, Jason Republican Yea
Dressler, Ty Republican Yea
Fegley, Clayton Republican Yea
Fisher, Jay Republican Yea
Frelich, Kathy Republican Yea
Grindberg, Karen Republican Yea
Grueneich, Jim Republican Yea
Hagert, Jared C. Republican Yea
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Yea
Hauck, Dori Republican Yea
Headland, Craig Republican Yea
Heilman, Matthew Republican Nay
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Yea
Henderson, Donna Republican Nay
Hendrix, Jared Republican Nay
Holle, Dawson Republican Nay
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Yea
Johnston, Daniel Republican Nay
Jonas, Jim Republican Yea
Karls, Karen Republican Yea
Kasper, Jim Republican Nay
Kempenich, Keith Republican Yea
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Yea
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Yea
Koppelman, Ben Republican Nay
Lefor, Mike Republican Yea
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Yea
Louser, Scott Republican Yea
Maki, Roger A. Republican Nay
Marschall, Andrew Republican Nay
Martinson, Bob Republican Yea
McLeod, Carrie Republican Yea
Meier, Lisa Republican Yea
Monson, David Republican Yea
Morton, Desiree Republican Nay
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Yea
Nathe, Mike Republican Yea
Nehring, Dennis Republican Nay
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Yea
Novak, Anna S. Republican Yea
O'Brien, Emily Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Not Voting
Osowski, Doug Republican Nay
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Yea
Porter, Todd Republican Nay
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Yea
Richter, David Republican Yea
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Yea
Ruby, Dan Republican Yea
Ruby, Matthew Republican Nay
Sanford, Mark Republican Not Voting
Satrom, Bernie Republican Yea
Schatz, Mike Republican Yea
Schauer, Austen Republican Yea
Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia Republican Yea
Steiner, Vicky Republican Nay
Stemen, Gregory Republican Yea
Swiontek, Steve Republican Yea
Toman, Nathan Republican Nay
Tveit, Bill Republican Yea
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Nay
Vetter, Steve Republican Nay
Vigesaa, Don Republican Yea
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Yea
Wagner, Scott Republican Yea
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Yea
Weisz, Robin Republican Yea
Wolff, Christina Republican Nay

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Motion for Final Passage on SB 2390

Passed 39 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 34800
Democratic 5000
Total 39800
% of votes cast 83%17%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Yea
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Yea
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Yea
Mathern, Tim Democratic Yea
Axtman, Michelle Republican Yea
Barta, Jeff Republican Yea
Beard, Todd Republican Nay
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Yea
Boehm, Keith Republican Nay
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Yea
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Yea
Cleary, Sean Republican Nay
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Yea
Cory, Claire Republican Nay
Davison, Kyle Republican Yea
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Yea
Enget, Mark Republican Nay
Erbele, Robert Republican Yea
Gerhardt, Justin Republican Yea
Hogue, David Republican Yea
Kessel, Greg Republican Yea
Klein, Jerry Republican Yea
Larson, Diane Republican Yea
Lee, Judy Republican Yea
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Yea
Luick, Larry Republican Yea
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Yea
Meyer, Scott Republican Yea
Myrdal, Janne Republican Yea
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Yea
Powers, Michelle Republican Nay
Roers, Kristin Republican Yea
Rummel, Dean Republican Yea
Schaible, Donald Republican Yea
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Yea
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Yea
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Yea
Weston, Kent Republican Yea
Wobbema, Mike Republican Yea
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Nay

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What does SB 2390 do?
Relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54‑40.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.
Who sponsors SB 2390?
SB 2390 is sponsored by Mike Beltz, Thomas, Paul J. (Republican), Myrdal, Janne (Republican), Kempenich, Keith (Republican), Brandenburg, Mike (Republican), and Wanzek, Terry M. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2390?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2025. Enacted.
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