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SB 2151

A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Mike Brandenburg and 5 co-sponsors

SB 2151 creates a county/township bridge fund & legacy earnings tax relief fund, shifting more legacy fund earnings to legislative appropriation.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 46
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Bill Summary · SB 2151

Bill Summary: SB 2151

Overview

SB 2151 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota state legislature on March 10, 2025. The bill proposed to create two new state funds - a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund. It also sought to amend existing laws related to the state's legacy earnings fund.

Key Provisions

The main components of SB 2151 include:

  1. County and Township Bridge Fund: The bill would have established a new fund to provide grants to counties and townships for the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of bridges. The fund would have been financed through a transfer of up to $50 million per biennium from the state's legacy earnings fund.

  2. Legacy Earnings Tax Relief Fund: SB 2151 would have created a new fund to provide tax relief to residents by redistributing a portion of the earnings from the state's legacy fund. The bill proposed transferring up to $100 million per biennium from the legacy earnings fund into this new tax relief fund.

  3. Amendments to Legacy Earnings Fund: The legislation sought to modify the allocation of earnings from the state's legacy fund. It would have required that a minimum of 70% of legacy fund earnings be retained in the fund, with the remaining 30% available for appropriation by the legislature.

Potential Impact

If enacted, SB 2151 would have had the following key impacts:

  • Provided additional funding and support for bridge projects in counties and townships across North Dakota.
  • Delivered tax relief to North Dakota residents by redistributing a portion of legacy fund earnings.
  • Changed the allocation of legacy fund earnings, shifting more of the funds towards legislative appropriation rather than retention in the principal legacy fund.

Status and Related Bills

SB 2151 was introduced in the North Dakota legislature but ultimately failed to pass, with a final vote of 1 yea to 46 nays. A companion bill, HB 4275, was also introduced but did not advance.

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

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