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HCR 3027

A concurrent resolution declaring February 13, 2025, as "Giving Hearts Day."

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Zac Ista and 1 co-sponsor

Designates Feb 13, 2025 as Giving Hearts Day in North Dakota to celebrate charitable giving and volunteerism; non-binding, no new funds.

Filed with Secretary Of State 02/13
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Bill Summary · HCR 3027

Summary of North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution HCR 3027

Overview

HCR 3027 is a concurrent resolution of the North Dakota Legislature recognizing and declaring February 13, 2025, as “Giving Hearts Day.” The measure expresses appreciation for the ongoing philanthropic event and its supporting foundations, and it directs formal recognition by the state.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially designate February 13, 2025, as Giving Hearts Day in North Dakota.
  • Acknowledge the contributions of the event in promoting charitable activities, volunteerism, and support for health and quality-of-life initiatives statewide.
  • Highlight the role of the event and its organizing foundations in training and coaching nonprofits to increase impact.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition that Giving Hearts Day began in 2008 (Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation) with the Alex Stern Family Foundation joining in 2014.
  • Description of Giving Hearts Day as a 24-hour regional giving event and a platform (givingheartsday.org) connecting North Dakotans and others with hundreds of charitable organizations.
  • Citation of notable historical impact:
    • More than $195 million raised since inception to support regional charities.
    • In the most recent year cited, 612 charities received $29.3 million from 40,000 donors contributing 87,000 gifts; 1,722 volunteer pledges; and more than 5,000 pounds of donated food and goods.
  • Current year (2025) impact and scope:
    • Nearly 625 charitable causes.
    • More than $250 million in awards and incentives across North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
  • Long-term goals:
    • By 2028, to help build the most generous region in the nation, making North Dakota the top state for volunteerism and donated goods, and Giving Hearts Day the leading giving day in the nation.
  • Action item:
    • Directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation.

Who Is Affected

  • Charitable organizations participating in Giving Hearts Day.
  • Donors, volunteers, and supporters statewide.
  • Foundations that organize, fund, and support nonprofit capacity-building efforts.
  • General public, by raising awareness of charitable giving and volunteerism.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • Second readings and adoption occurred on February 12, 2025.
  • Signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, and filed with the Secretary of State on February 13, 2025.
  • Status: Filed with Secretary of State; concurrent resolution (non-binding) recognizing a commemorative observance rather than enacting new law or appropriations.

Notes

  • As a concurrent resolution, HCR 3027 expresses the Legislature’s recognition and support, with no direct fiscal appropriation or policy mandate. The resolution serves to promote awareness and celebrate Giving Hearts Day and its impact.

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

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