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SB 2212

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15-54.1-01, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-03, and 15-54.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the university system capital building fund; to repeal section 15-54.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the university system capital building fund pool; to provide for a transfer; and to provide legislative intent.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Mark Sanford and 3 co-sponsors

SB 2212 restructures North Dakota's university capital building fund, repealing the capital building fund pool and transferring remaining funds to the revised fund.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 44
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Bill Summary · SB 2212

Summary of SB 2212

Overview

SB 2212 is a bill that proposes to amend sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the university system capital building fund. The main goals of the bill are to restructure the university system capital building fund and repeal the university system capital building fund pool.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of SB 2212 include:

  1. Amending Sections of the Century Code: The bill would amend sections 15-54.1-01, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-03, and 15-54.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, which govern the university system capital building fund.

  2. Restructuring the Capital Building Fund: The bill would restructure the university system capital building fund, changing how funds are allocated and used for capital projects at North Dakota's public universities.

  3. Repealing the Capital Building Fund Pool: SB 2212 would repeal section 15-54.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, which established the university system capital building fund pool.

  4. Providing for a Transfer: The bill includes a provision to transfer any remaining funds from the repealed capital building fund pool to the restructured university system capital building fund.

Potential Impact

If enacted, SB 2212 would have the following potential impacts:

  • Changes to University Capital Funding: The restructuring of the university system capital building fund could change how public universities in North Dakota access and use funds for capital projects and improvements.

  • Elimination of the Capital Building Fund Pool: The repeal of the university system capital building fund pool would consolidate capital building funds under the revised university system capital building fund.

  • Transfer of Remaining Funds: The transfer of any remaining funds from the repealed capital building fund pool to the restructured university system capital building fund could provide additional resources for university capital projects.

Legislative Status

SB 2212 was introduced on March 11, 2025 but failed to pass, with a final vote of 0 yeas and 44 nays.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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