What is the status of HB1265?

Failed as of April 8, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33 (April 8, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1265?

Josh Christy (R, 27), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1265?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1265.html

North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly

North Dakota HB1265: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Q: What is HB1265?

HB1265 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Q: What does HB1265 do?

In its own words: A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Status: Failed, April 8, 2025

Relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

What the bill says

A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

From the engrossed text, February 25, 2025:

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 15-11 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: State information technology research center - Report. 1. The state information technology research center is created to conduct exploratory, transformational, and innovative research to promote the development of data science, data analysis, software engineering, and advanced information technology in the state. 2. To carry out the purposes of this section, the state information technology research center must operate as a collaborative virtual center. The state information technology center b. Enter contracts or agreements with other North Dakota institutions of higher education, the information technology department, and federal, private, and nonprofit organizations to support research topics and projects; c. Assist in the development of advanced technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, digital literacy, and cybersecurity initiatives; Page No. 1 25.0918.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly d. Encourage the establishment of data centers in the state to enhance advanced technology products and …

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