HB 1218: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a temporary moratorium on conducting an economic analysis for assessment drain projects; to amend and reenact section 61-02-01.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to comprehensive water development plans; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.
HB 1218 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
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OfficialRelating to a temporary moratorium on conducting an economic analysis for assessment drain projects; to amend and reenact section 61‑02‑01.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to comprehensive water development plans; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date....
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Environment
Benefits
- Legislative study may improve future water planning.
- Allows for re-evaluation of current assessment metrics.
Risks
- Temporary moratorium may delay necessary water infrastructure maintenance.
- Suspension of economic analysis risks suboptimal resource allocation.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides a temporary pause to re-evaluate administrative procedures.
- Study could identify cost-saving efficiencies for drainage projects.
Risks
- Lack of economic analysis could lead to inefficient spending on drainage projects.
- Regulatory uncertainty during the moratorium could affect local project planning.
Society
Benefits
- Legislative study allows for public and stakeholder input on water policy.
- Could lead to more equitable drainage infrastructure policies.
Risks
- Potential for delays in water management projects affecting local stakeholders.
- Limited transparency in project assessments during the moratorium.
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Suspending economic analysis requirements could reduce fiscal accountability for infrastructure projects.
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