Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
HB 1143: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner for a food distribution facility grant program.
Brandy L. Pyle
HB 1143 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a grant program managed by the agriculture commissioner to fund the construction or improvement of food distribution facilities.
Who is affected
Organizations involved in food distribution and agricultural logistics.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Requires an unspecified appropriation of state funds.
When it takes effect
Currently introduced for the 69th legislative session.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved food supply chain infrastructure and increased storage capacity for food providers.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of clear competitive selection processes or transparency requirements in the provided abstract.
What is still unknown
The specific budget amount, grant eligibility criteria, and oversight mechanisms remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides capital for infrastructure improvements
- Supports growth of food distribution businesses
- Stimulates construction and facility upgrades
Risks
- Increases state budget expenditures
- May favor larger entities over small operations
- Risk of inefficient capital allocation
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Improves food availability in local communities
- Enhances efficiency of charitable food distribution
- Supports food security for vulnerable populations
Risks
- Limited impact on underlying poverty drivers
- Geographic disparity in facility access
- Uneven benefit distribution across regions
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Better cold chain storage for perishable goods
- Increased safety in food handling facilities
- Enhanced access to fresher food options
Risks
- Depends on rigorous facility safety standards
- Risk of maintenance neglect post-construction
- Potential for fragmented safety oversight
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Missing transparency/auditing requirements in abstract
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only
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Where it stands
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