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HB 1382

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the city, county, and township road fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39-04-19.2, section 54-27-19, subsection 1 of section 57-43.1-02, and subsection 1 of section 57-43.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Mike Brandenburg and 11 co-sponsors

HB 1382 redistributes North Dakota road funding by creating a local road fund and adjusting EV fees and fuel tax allocations between state and local governments.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 45
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Bill Summary · HB 1382

Legislative bill overview

HB 1382 would create a new city, county, and township road fund in North Dakota and modify how road use fees and fuel taxes are distributed among different levels of government. The bill specifically amends provisions related to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fees, motor vehicle fuel taxes, and how highway tax revenue is allocated to local jurisdictions.

Why this is important

Road funding directly affects infrastructure maintenance and construction at the local level. Changes to how fuel taxes and EV road use fees are collected and distributed determine whether cities, counties, and townships have adequate resources for road repair and maintenance. This becomes increasingly critical as electric vehicle adoption grows and traditional fuel tax revenue potentially declines.

Potential points of contention

  • EV fee fairness debate: Creating a road use fee for electric vehicles while adjusting fuel tax distribution raises questions about whether EVs should bear road maintenance costs proportionally to gas vehicles
  • Local government revenue: Reallocation of fuel tax revenue between state and local entities could benefit some jurisdictions while disadvantaging others, creating regional equity concerns
  • Tax structure complexity: Modifying multiple existing tax codes simultaneously increases administrative complexity and potential for unintended consequences

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

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