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StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
HB 1626: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide an effective date.
Craig Headland
HB 1626 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23 (updated Jan 28, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends ND Century Code sections 57-02-08.9, 57-20-09, and 57-55-03 regarding primary residence property tax credits and early payment discounts.
Who is affected
Residential property owners in North Dakota eligible for primary residence credits.
Requirements and enforcement
Compliance with updated application or eligibility criteria for property tax credits and early payment discounts.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Provides an effective date, though the specific date is not stated in the abstract.
Potential benefits
Potential refinement of the property tax relief process and improved administration of tax incentives.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of clarity on whether eligibility is being expanded or restricted for homeowners.
What is still unknown
The net fiscal impact on state and local revenue and the specific nature of the technical amendments to the tax code.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential simplification of property tax administration
- Refinement of tax credit eligibility criteria
- Possible optimization of early tax payment incentives
Risks
- Uncertain financial impact on individual taxpayers
- Potential administrative transition costs
- Possible reduction in total tax relief availability
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
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- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- 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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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Economic impacts on individual homeowners remain speculative without full bill text.
Analysis scope
Source material limited to legislative abstract; full text unavailable.
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