Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
SB 2020: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Appropriations
SB 2020 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 65/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.. Currently in Senate.
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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 funding for NDSU extension services
- Supports agricultural research operations
- Funds the Northern Crops Institute
Risks
- Increases aggregate state spending
- Opportunity cost of allocated funds
- Dependence on state revenue fluctuations
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Strengthens agricultural outreach programs
- Enhances rural community development
- Provides research support for farmers
Risks
- Focus is primarily on industry/ag research
- Limited direct reach to urban centers
- Benefits concentrated in agricultural sectors
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
- Includes a mandatory reporting requirement
- Establishes oversight for appropriation
- Formalizes fiscal accountability for agencies
Risks
- Reporting metrics are not specified
- Potential for symbolic compliance
- Limited public access mechanism mentioned
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Indirectly supports food safety standards
- Promotes rural safety infrastructure
- Research contributes to public health knowledge
Risks
- No explicit health mandate provided
- Health outcomes are secondary to research
- Impact on public health is indirect
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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