North Dakota SB2159: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue.

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue.

From the enrolled text, April 18, 2025:

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 15-11-40. State energy research center - Report. 1. The state energy research center at the university of North Dakota energy and environmental research center is created to conduct exploratory, transformational, and innovative research that advances future energy opportunities and benefits the state's economy and environment through: a. Exploratory research of technologies and methodologies that facilitate the prudent development, and clean and efficient use, of the state's energy resources; b. Greater access to energy experts for timely scientific and engineering studies to support the state's interests; and c. Education and outreach related to the state's energy resources. 2. The state energy research center shall report all research activities and accomplishments annually to the interim legislative energy development and transmission committee and the industrial commission. Upon request, the state energy research center shall report all research activities and accomplishments to the appropriations committees of the legislative assembly. 3. To carry out the purposes of this section, the energy and environmental research center b. Enter contracts or agreements with other North Dakota institutions of higher education to support select research …

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Sponsors

• David Hogue (R, 38) · primary sponsor
• Dick Anderson (R, 6)
• Jared Hagert (R, 20)
• Greg Kessel (R, 39)
• Dale Patten (R, 26)
• Todd Porter (R, 34)

Latest actions

1. April 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
2. April 23, 2025: Signed by Governor 04/21
3. April 18, 2025: Sent to Governor
4. April 18, 2025: Signed by President
5. April 18, 2025: Signed by Speaker
6. April 15, 2025: Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 3
7. April 15, 2025: Concurred
8. April 9, 2025: Returned to Senate (12)
9. April 9, 2025: Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 57 nays 32
10. April 7, 2025: Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

Votes

• Final Passage (April 15, 2025): 43 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Final Passage (April 9, 2025): 57 yea, 32 nay, passed
• Final Passage (January 20, 2025): 45 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2159?

SB2159 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue.

What does SB2159 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue.

What is the status of SB2159?

Signed into law as of April 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22 (April 24, 2025).

Who sponsored SB2159?

David Hogue (R, 38), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2159?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2159.html