Committee forwards several appropriations and local items, defeats a number of smaller requests After a full docket, the committee advanced eight items (including the PSC/ITD funding request and the UND Ray Richards sale authorization) and approved a YMCA recognition resolution; several motions for small appropriations (Highway Patrol firearms, program reporting requirements) failed in close votes.

The Legislative Management Committee made waves by advancing key funding requests while shutting down several smaller proposals in a heated session.

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Conference committee approves $10M grant for Research Technology Park Committee unanimously supports House amendments for $10M grant and matching funds.

The North Dakota Conference Committee has just given the green light for a pivotal $10 million grant to boost the Research Technology Park, but not without some heated debates!

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Conference committee finalizes amendments to House Bill 1130 on capital debt Committee approves amendment to clarify bonded indebtedness language in House Bill 1130.

The HB 1130 Conference Committee made crucial amendments to clarify "capital debt" language, ensuring school funding remains secure and clear.

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Committee amends Senate Bill 2147 to retain 'not' and set appropriation at $2 million Members agree to keep the word 'not' in Senate Bill 2147 and set funding.

The Senate Bill 2147 Conference Committee made a pivotal decision to keep the word "not," ensuring clarity in the law, while setting the appropriation at $2 million.

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North Dakota Senate Committee reviews contentious reforms on risk retention regulations Committee hears opposition to rebating reforms affecting large commercial insurance risks

Concerns are rising in North Dakota as proposed changes to risk retention regulations could threaten consumer protections and create an uneven playing field for insurance agents.

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