NDSGA | Legislative Report
March 17, 2023
The Fufeng project in Grand Forks prompted the introduction of SB 2371. North Dakota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt discusses the implications of foreign ownership of land.
Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #19
Revenue Forecast and Township Roads
The morning started out early with a joint hearing of both Appropriations committees listening to Moody’s look ahead at what is in store for dollars coming into our state. The word is that it will remain much the same as previously expected with a slight touch of decline. Nothing major. The other entity retained to look into the crystal ball is Standard and Poors which...
NDSGA | Legislative Report
March 10, 2023
North Dakota Corn Growers Association Legislative Liaison Samantha Vangsness talks about several bills including NDSU Extension and Research budget, establishing livestock-friendly county designations and sales tax use and exemption for grain bins receiving a do pass.
Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #18
Grain Bins, Research and Extension
On Wednesday afternoon during committee work in Senate Finance and Tax, the decision to recommend a Do Pass on HB 1370 got a 5 to 1 vote. That bill gives a sales tax exemption to those who would purchase grain bins for the next two years. The purpose of bringing the bill is to provide an incentive for on-farm storage given the demand for year-round soybeans serving the...
Murphy’s Law Blog 2023 | #17
Auditor Bill
SB 2259 has passed both houses. It sets North Dakota State agency commodity group fees for the State Auditor. North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) was set at $6,000 dollars and most other groups at $4,000. NDSC’s latest fee was around $17,200 and unlike other commodities, is audited every year due to its status as a federal checkoff entity. Most other commodities are...
NDSGA | Legislative Report
March 3, 2023
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Liaison Phil Murphy talks about several bills that are directed at expanding and supporting animal agriculture in North Dakota.