Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
SB 2404: AN ACT to provide appropriations to the information technology department and public service commission; to provide contingent loan authorization; and to provide an effective date.
David Hogue
SB 2404 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23 (updated Jan 28, 2026).
Source
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides supplemental funding to the IT department and the Public Service Commission and authorizes contingent loan capacity.
Who is affected
The Information Technology Department, the Public Service Commission, and the state treasury.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill sets specific rules for agencies to follow if they need to secure loans.
Costs and funding
Not stated; the specific appropriation amounts are not included in the source.
When it takes effect
The bill provides an effective date upon passage.
Potential benefits
Provides essential capital to state agencies to support operational and project needs.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of debt instruments (loans) to fund government operations, and potential lack of oversight on the use of these funds.
What is still unknown
The total amount of appropriations, the interest terms of the loans, and the specific triggers that allow for loan activation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides direct funding to the IT department for state operations
- Supports Public Service Commission resource requirements
- Establishes a mechanism for state agencies to access capital
Risks
- Introduces potential for long-term state debt through loan authorizations
- Allocates taxpayer funds that may be prioritized over other state needs
- Creates fiscal reliance on borrowed capital for operational functions
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Direct investment in the North Dakota IT Department
- Potential for increased procurement of IT services and hardware
- Support for state-wide technological modernization
Risks
- Dependent on state bureaucratic efficiency for project implementation
- Potential for project scope creep in state-funded IT developments
- High concentration of funds may favor specific incumbent contractors
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Appropriations require explicit legislative authorization
- Loan authorization rules provide a framework for agency debt
- Legislative review is inherently part of the appropriation process
Risks
- Loan contingencies may reduce immediate fiscal transparency
- Risk of agency debt being incurred without broad public debate
- Complexity of contingent loans complicates budget tracking
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The use of contingent loan authority represents a material fiscal risk that depends on unknown repayment triggers.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; no full bill text available for clause-level analysis.
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Where it stands
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