SB 2256: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.
SB 2256 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis law sets aside government money to help science and technology parks grow. The businesses receiving this money will have to report back on how they spent it.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes technological innovation via R&D infrastructure
- Supports regional economic development through targeted grant funding
Risks
- Involves allocation of state funds with potential opportunity costs
- Risk of inefficient capital distribution without strict performance metrics
Society
Benefits
- No direct impact on social welfare programs identified
Risks
- No direct impact on social welfare programs identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Lack of detail on oversight mechanisms for grant usage
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentFiled with Secretary Of State 05/06
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