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SB 2009: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state fair association; to repeal section 4.1-45-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state fair facility operations and maintenance costs; and to declare an emergency.

AppropriationsIntroduced

SB 2009 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This law changes how the state pays to run and repair the state fairgrounds. It also makes these changes take effect immediately.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides funding for state fair infrastructure
  • Streamlines fiscal management of fair association

Risks

  • Repeal of specific maintenance cost provisions may introduce fiscal uncertainty

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Ensures continued operation of the State Fair
  • Supports public recreation and state cultural events

Risks

  • Potential for deferred maintenance issues if repealed statute is not adequately replaced
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Repealing specific maintenance cost sections may alter long-term facility upkeep accountability

Limitation

Analysis based on bill abstract and metadata only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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