Overview: SB 2331, "A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Theodore Roosevelt national park working group; to provide a report; and to provide an appropriation", was introduced on March 12, 2025, and failed to pass the Senate, with a vote of 14 yeas and 33 nays.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aimed to establish a working group to study and make recommendations regarding the Theodore Roosevelt national park, including potential improvements and development opportunities.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a Theodore Roosevelt national park working group within the Department of Commerce
- Requires the working group to study and make recommendations on park infrastructure, visitor experience, and economic development opportunities
- Provides an appropriation of $250,000 to support the working group's activities
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would have primarily affected the Department of Commerce, the Theodore Roosevelt national park, and local communities and businesses in the surrounding area. It aimed to enhance the park's infrastructure and visitor experience, as well as explore economic development opportunities.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill failed to pass the Senate, with a vote of 14 yeas and 33 nays. This indicates that the proposed legislation did not garner sufficient support to move forward in the legislative process.
