HB 1279: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-60-02, 57-60-02.1, 57-60-02.2, 57-60-14, and 57-61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a partial exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax, allocation of the coal conversion facilities privilege tax and the lignite research tax, and an exemption from the coal severance tax; to repeal section 57-60-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax; to provide an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
HB 1279 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
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OfficialRelating to a partial exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax, allocation of the coal conversion facilities privilege tax and the lignite research tax, and an exemption from the coal severance tax; to repeal section 57‑60‑02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, rela...
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Environment
Benefits
- Potential support for advanced lignite research initiatives
Risks
- Financial incentives may encourage continued reliance on coal
- Possible reduction in tax-funded environmental mitigation efforts
Economy
Benefits
- Tax exemptions may improve industry competitiveness
- Targeted investment in research sector
Risks
- Creates uncertainty for state budget revenue
- Shifts tax burden within the energy sector
Society
Benefits
- No direct impact on general social programs identified
Risks
- No direct impact on general social programs identified
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Changes to tax exemptions could significantly affect state revenue allocation
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