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StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
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.
Appropriations
SB 2009 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides an appropriation for the State Fair Association and repeals section 4.1-45-22.1 of the ND Century Code, which governs specific aspects of facility operations and maintenance costs.
Who is affected
The North Dakota State Fair Association and state budgetary administrators.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates an appropriation and removes existing statutory requirements regarding the management of facility maintenance costs.
Costs and funding
The appropriation amount is not stated in the abstract; the impact involves the allocation of state funds for the fair's operation.
When it takes effect
The bill declares an emergency, meaning it likely takes effect upon passage and approval.
Potential benefits
Ensures the financial operation of the state fair and modernizes the governing code by removing potentially outdated mandates.
Risks and tradeoffs
The repeal of statutory sections could reduce transparency or specific legislative requirements regarding how facility maintenance costs are tracked and managed.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amount of the appropriation and the precise long-term impact on maintenance facility operations are not detailed.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides predictable funding for fair operations
- Ensures continuation of state fair events
- Supports agricultural infrastructure maintenance
Risks
- Eliminates specific maintenance cost protections
- Potential uncertainty in long-term funding
- Reduces statutory constraints on fair expenditures
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Simplifies regulatory framework
- Removes obsolete state code
- Directs oversight through annual appropriations
Risks
- Repeal reduces legislative oversight of maintenance
- Potential loss of transparency on specific costs
- Delegates facility management decisions
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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Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Repeal of section 4.1-45-22.1 may reduce statutory oversight of facility maintenance costs.
Analysis scope
Source material consists only of a brief abstract.
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