This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the allocation of oil and gas tax revenue for infrastructure development in non-oil-producing counties. It establishes a municipal infrastructure fund and a county and township infrastructure fund, with specific provisions for grant distributions to cities and counties. The bill specifies that the municipal infrastructure fund will receive fifty percent of the designated funds for infrastructure development, while the county and township infrastructure fund will receive the other fifty percent. The funds are to be used exclusively for essential infrastructure projects, with detailed reporting requirements for cities and counties that receive grants.

Additionally, the bill introduces new compliance measures, including penalties for cities and counties that fail to report grant usage in a timely manner or use the funds inconsistently with the requirements. It also prohibits grants to entities that adopt ordinances conflicting with state regulations regarding agriculture or energy infrastructure projects. The bill outlines the criteria for grant distribution based on population and infrastructure needs, ensuring that funds are allocated fairly and effectively to support essential infrastructure projects in non-oil-producing areas.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 57-51.1-07.7, 57-51.1-07.8
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Patten: 57-51.1-07.5, 57-51.1-07.7, 57-51.1-07.8
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 57-51.1-07.5, 57-51.1-07.7, 57-51.1-07.8