SB2256Introduced in the Senate
A research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.
Introduced by Ronald Sorvaag, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06
June 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · May 1, 2025
31
Yes
15
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Bekkedahl | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Enget | 2 | No |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | No |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | No |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | Yes |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | Yes |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | Yes |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | No |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Request return from committee
Rereferred to Workforce Development
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Workforce Development)
Reported back, do pass 5 0 0
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 2 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 33 nays 14
Received from Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred to Government and Veterans Affairs
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Government and Veterans Affairs)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 2 1
Amendment adopted
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 61 nays 30
Returned to Senate (12)
Refused to concur
Conference committee appointed Sorvaag Thomas Wobbema
Conference committee appointed Stemen Fisher Schauer
Reported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed, yeas 31 nays 15
Reported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
Conference committee report adopted
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 05/05
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06
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