This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 57-01 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish a property tax information portal. The portal, which will be developed by the commissioner, aims to provide public access to information and education regarding property taxes. It will include interactive data on property tax collections by taxing district, contact information for elected officials, and educational resources to help citizens understand property tax terminology and estimate potential changes. County auditors will be required to submit timely property tax data and contact information to the commissioner, ensuring that the portal is regularly updated. Additionally, the bill mandates the protection of personally identifiable information from unauthorized access.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for the commissioner to report to the legislative management at least biennially on the portal's status, covering implementation progress, costs, and usage statistics. To support the development of this portal, the bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, designating this funding as a one-time expense.