North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 2328 — 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.

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

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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 died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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

12 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 2328 increases the funding allocated to the life science development fund from $9 million to $12 million. This change is significant because it provides more financial resources for life science initiatives, potentially boosting research and development in that sector over the next few years. By enhancing funding, the state aims to support innovation and economic growth in the life sciences.

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25.1162.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota SECOND ENGROSSMENT REENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
25.1162.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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a Make a grant or loan, and provide other forms of financial assistance as necessary or appropriate, to a qualified person for funding research, development, marketing, and educational projects or activities, feasibility studies, applied research and demonstrations, venture capital investments, and low-interest loans and loan buydowns to foster the development of the life science industry.
Make a grant or loan, and provide other forms of financial assistance as necessary or appropriate, to a qualified person for funding research, development, marketing, and educational projects or activities, feasibility studies, applied research and demonstrations, venture capital investments, and low-interest loans and loan buydowns to foster the development of the life science industry.
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3 25.1162.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly support the project by either monetary or nonmonetary means.
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There is appropriated out of any moneys in the general fund in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $9,000,000, which the office of management and budget shall transfer to the life science development fund, for the period beginning with the effective date of this Act, and ending June 30, 2027.
There is appropriated out of any moneys in the general fund in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $12,000,000, which the office of management and budget shall transfer to the life science development fund, for the period beginning with the effective date of this Act, and ending June 30, 2027.
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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

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 24 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion for Final Passage on SB 2328

Failed 21 Yea · 24 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 192201
Democratic 2201
Total 212402
% of votes cast 45%51%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
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
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Nay

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2328 do?
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 Headland, Craig (Republican), Erbele, Robert (Republican), Brandenburg, Mike (Republican), and Wanzek, Terry M. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2328?
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2328?
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