StateNorth Dakota

SB 2010: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

AppropriationsIntroduced

SB 2010 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 bill provides funding for the Arts Council. It also sets rules for how they manage their budget, requires them to report on their spending, and allows them to bypass certain standard regulations. The bill is currently waiting for a vote in the Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified environmental impact

Risks

  • No identified environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides financial resources for cultural workforce
  • Supports arts-related economic activity

Risks

  • State budget expenditure limits options for other services

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Supports public access to arts and culture
  • Mandates accountability through reporting requirements

Risks

  • Potential for reduced oversight due to regulatory exemptions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Regulatory exemptions granted to the council should be monitored for transparency

Limitation

Full text of appropriation amounts is not available

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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
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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