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HCR 3012

A concurrent resolution to repeal section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

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

Failed resolution to repeal North Dakota's constitutional one-mill property tax dedicated to UND's medical school, losing 43-42 despite needing a supermajority.

Second reading, failed, lacks constitutional majority yeas 43 nays 42
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Bill Summary · HCR 3012

Legislative bill overview

HCR 3012 is a constitutional amendment resolution that would repeal a constitutional provision requiring North Dakota to levy a one-mill statewide property tax to support the medical school at the University of North Dakota. The measure failed its second reading on February 13, 2025, with 43 votes in favor and 42 against—short of the constitutional majority required to pass (it needed approximately 47 votes).

Why is this important

Constitutional property tax dedications are difficult to change and represent long-standing funding commitments. Repealing this provision would give the state legislature flexibility to redirect these property tax revenues or eliminate the levy entirely, potentially affecting the medical school's funding stability. The narrow vote margin demonstrates significant legislative division on whether to maintain this constitutional protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical school funding impact: Removing the constitutional guarantee could jeopardize stable, predictable funding for the UND medical center and its operations, clinical training, and rural physician pipeline mission
  • Property tax burden: Supporters argue eliminating this dedicated levy could reduce overall property tax burden on landowners, while opponents worry about revenue loss if no alternative funding replaces it
  • Constitutional precedent: Repealing constitutional dedications may invite challenges to other earmarked revenues, raising concerns about fiscal discipline versus legislative flexibility in budget priorities

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

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