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StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
HB 1369: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-32-19, 15.1-36-02, 48-01.2-02.1, 48-01.2-10, and 57-15-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, and section 15.1-36-08 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2149, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to the determination of state aid, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, the school construction assistance revolving loan fund, public improvement construction, bonds from contractors for public improvements, and school district levies; and to provide an effective date.
Pat Heinert
HB 1369 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
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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
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1369 modifies multiple sections of the North Dakota Century Code involving state aid for education, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, school construction loans, and public improvement procurement.
Who is affected
School districts, public works contractors, and educational administrative bodies.
Requirements and enforcement
Districts and contractors must adhere to revised bonding, levy, and construction procurement procedures.
Costs and funding
Implementation costs and fiscal effects depend on the specific adjustments to funding formulas and levy limits not detailed in the summary.
When it takes effect
Effective date to be provided by the legislation.
Potential benefits
Streamlined funding access for construction and updated fiscal frameworks for schools.
Risks and tradeoffs
Complexity of transition, potential impact on local levies, and fiscal variability.
What is still unknown
Exact dollar impacts on school budgets and local property tax outcomes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Modernizes school construction loan fund accessibility
- Updates contractor bond requirements for public improvements
- Streamlines fiscal procedures for public improvement construction
Risks
- Potential increased fiscal compliance costs for school districts
- Regulatory uncertainty regarding updated contractor bonding rules
- Risk of liquidity shifts in the construction loan revolving fund
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent funding for state boarding care programs
- Improves support mechanisms for school infrastructure development
- Updates educational funding formulas to current state standards
Risks
- Potential disparity in funding distribution across districts
- Administrative burden on districts during funding transitions
- Risk of reduced service availability for specific boarding needs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Economic impact on school districts will depend entirely on the specific formula changes in Sections 15.1-27-04.1 and 57-15-14.2.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract summary only; specific statutory language is not included.
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