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StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
SB 2390: AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 54-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund; to amend and reenact section 54-40.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.
Terry Wanzek
SB 2390 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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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a new rural catalyst committee, a corresponding grant program, and a dedicated fund, while updating definitions for regional planning councils.
Who is affected
Regional planning councils, rural communities, and entities eligible to apply for rural development grants.
Requirements and enforcement
The establishment of a committee, new administrative oversight of grant funds, and potential coordination with regional planning councils.
Costs and funding
Requires an appropriation and a transfer of funds, though exact figures are not available in the provided abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill was filed with the Secretary of State on May 2, 2025.
Potential benefits
Provides targeted investment for rural areas, updates regional planning definitions to reflect current needs, and provides a structured mechanism for economic development.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of clear transparency regarding the committee selection process and potential for inconsistent distribution of state grants.
What is still unknown
Specific budget amounts, the makeup of the committee, and the long-term effectiveness of the grant program remain unknown without further legislative text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides dedicated funding for rural economic initiatives.
- Strengthens regional economic planning capacity.
- Supports targeted business or infrastructure growth.
Risks
- Risk of inefficient distribution of grant funds.
- Potential administrative costs to maintain the new fund.
- Creates reliance on state-level grant cycles for development.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Aims to improve quality of life in rural communities.
- Enhances resources for regional development planning.
- Supports local community projects via grant programs.
Risks
- Limited evidence on specific equity and access targets.
- Potential for project focus to ignore marginalized groups.
- Concerns regarding transparency in community grant awards.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes a formal committee to manage rural funds.
- Clarifies definitions for regional planning councils.
- Provides a structured framework for grant oversight.
Risks
- Committee formation may lack sufficient public participation.
- Grant application processes may lack public transparency.
- Potential for political bias in committee appointments.
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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Source note
The actual impact of the grant program depends entirely on the undisclosed criteria of the yet-to-be-formed committee.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to an abstract; full text of the bill is not available.
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