Committee Memorandums

September 15, 2014 - 8:30 am to 11:30 am CDT

• Administrative Rulemaking Statistics 2013-14 

September 12, 2013 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Administrative Rules Review - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

June 6, 2013 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Education Standards and Practices Board Rulemaking Pursuant to 2011 House Bill No. 1270 

September 25, 2014 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Political Subdivisions 
• Political Subdivisions and Bankruptcy 

July 9, 2014 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• County Consolidation 
• Political Subdivisions 
• Procedure for County Consolidation 
• Use of Political Subdivisions and Other References for Units of Local Government 

April 2, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• County History and Statistical Information 

November 20, 2013 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm CST

• Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations 1991-95 Local Government Efficiency Planning Grant Program History 
• School District Election Schedules and Combination of Elections 

August 28, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations - Background Memorandum 
• Political Subdivision Budget and Property Tax Relief Information - Background Memorandum 
• Political Subdivisions Efficiency Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

January 14, 2014 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Milk Marketing Board - Background Memorandum 

November 4, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Provisions of the North Dakota Century Code Which Relate to Agriculture - Background Memorandum 
• Registration of Professional Soil Classifiers - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

September 24, 2014 - 9:30 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Analysis of Federal Funds for Bienniums Ending June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2017 
• Federal Block Grants - 2015 Legislative Hearings 
• Largest Variances by Agency - 2013-15 Biennium - Federal Funds Appropriated and Federal Funds Estimated to be Received 
• Reporting of Legislative Budget Changes - Alternative 

June 25, 2014 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Three Affiliated Tribes - Oil and Gas Agreement and Oil Tax Allocations 

June 18, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am CDT

• Budget Section Duties and Responsibilities for the 2013-15 Biennium 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

September 10, 2013 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm CDT

• Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

July 31, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Child Care Services - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Transportation Infrastructure - Background Memorandum 

October 15, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

• Summary of Proposed Education Funding Bill Draft (15.0291.03000) 

August 1, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• 2013-15 Oil and Gas Tax Revenue Allocation Flowchart 
• Selected State Special Funds Summary 

September 11, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Funding of Elementary and Secondary Education - State and Local Responsibility - Accountability 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

October 29, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Summary of Bill Draft [15.0176.0400] - Proposed State Retirement Plan Changes 

August 29, 2013 - 9:00 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Employee Benefits Programs Committee - Statutory Responsibilities and Assigned Studies - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

March 4, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CST

• Pipeline Safety Regulation 

February 11, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:40 pm CST

• Pipeline Safety Regulation 

July 31, 2013 - 9:00 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Comprehensive Energy Policy Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

October 8, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

• Estimated 2015-17 Oil and Gas Tax Revenue Collections - Various Oil Prices and Oil Production Levels 
• Preliminary Budget Outlook - 2015-17 Biennium 
• Proposed Changes to Bill Draft 15.0189.01000 to Provide for a Transfer from the Public Employee Retirement Stabilization Fund to the Public Employees Retirement System Fund 

September 10, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:20 pm CDT

• Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund - Estimated Available Funds 

August 5, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm CDT

• Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund Uses - Based on Concurrent Resolution Draft [15.3010.01000] 
• Summary of Bill Draft [15.0176.01000] - Proposed State Retirement Plan Changes 

July 1, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:15 pm CDT

• Budget Reductions and Allotments, Bank of North Dakota Contingent Transfers, and Special Legislative Sessions Resulting from General Fund Revenue Shortfalls Since 1980 
• Salaries and Wages Appropriations - Other States 

April 23, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:35 pm CDT

• State Employee Health Insurance Premium Information 
• Study of Main Public Employees Retirement System Retirement Plan - Information Regarding the Request for Proposal and Proposal Responses 
• University of North Dakota Research Enterprise and Commercialization Building Loan Agreement 

March 13, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Lease of State-Owned Land for Construction of Research Building at University of North Dakota 
• Status of the Common Schools Trust Fund 
• Status of the Resources Trust Fund 
• Use of Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund and Budget Stabilization Fund for State School Aid Payments - Based on Bill Draft 15.0055.02000  

February 12, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:40 pm CST

• History of Retirement Plans for State Employees - 1947 Through 1977 
• North Dakota University System Employees and Student Enrollment 
• Retirement Plan Component Comparisons 
• Study of the Research Enterprise and Commercialization Building on the Campus of the University of North Dakota - Background Memorandum 

December 12, 2013 - 9:30 am to 3:15 pm CST

• Funding for State Employee Salaries and Benefits (Excluding Higher Education) 
• Information Requested Regarding State Employee Retirement Plans in Other States 
• Legacy Fund Clarifications 
• North Dakota University System Employees 
• Summary of Employee Health Insurance Premiums Paid by Political Subdivisions 
• Use of the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund and Budget Stabilization Fund 

November 7, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CST

• Funding for State Employee Salaries and Benefits (Excluding Higher Education) 
• Legacy Fund Appropriations 
• Revenue Sources and Distributions for Major State Funds for the 2013-15 Biennium 
• Salaries and Wages Appropriations - Other States 
• Study of the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund - Background Memorandum 
• Summary of Retirement Plans in Other Selected States 

July 30, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Other Responsibilities of the Government Finance Committee 
• State of State Employee Retirement Plans - Background Memorandum 
• Study of State Contributions to State Employee Health Insurance Premiums - Background Memorandum 
• Study of the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund - Background Memorandum 
• Study of the Lasting Benefits of the Legacy Fund - Background Memorandum 
• Study of the Process of Appropriating Salaries and Wages and the State's Employee Classification System 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

August 6, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Payments In Lieu of Property Taxes 
• Veterans' Assistance Programs and the Definition of Veteran For Purposes of Eligibility Under the Programs 

June 12, 2014 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Income Tax Exemptions for Veterans' Retirement Compensation 

April 2, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Survey of Agency Space Needs in the Bismarck Area 

August 22, 2013 - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm CDT

• Other Duties of the Government Services Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Study of James River Correctional Center and State Hospital Property - Background Memorandum 
• Study of State Agency Faciltiy Needs - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Veterans' Benefits Study - Background Memorandum 

July 9, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:50 pm CDT

• Health Care Reform Review Committee - Background Memordandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

April 24, 2014 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Survey of Agency Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco, and Risk-Associated Behavior Prevention and Treatment Programs 

October 30, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Autopsy Funding Study - Background Memorandum 

July 31, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Community Paramedic Study - Background Memorandum 
• Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Prevention and Control Study - Background Memorandum 
• Dental Services Study - Background Memorandum 
• Other Duties of the Health Services Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

June 3, 2014 - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm CDT

June 4, 2014 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Higher Education Funding Committee - Requirements of Higher Education Funding Study 
• North Dakota University System - Funding Information 
• Higher Education Funding Committee - Requirements of Higher Education Funding Study 
• North Dakota University System - Funding Information 

April 22, 2014 - 8:30 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Estimated Costs to Expand Student Financial Assistance Programs 
• Estimated Costs to Limit Tuition Rate Increases 

September 26, 2013 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Higher Education Funding Committee - Survey Results 

August 6, 2013 - 9:00 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Higher Education Study - Background Memorandum 
• Other Duties of the Higher Education Funding Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Tentative Meeting Schedule and Topics for the Higher Education Funding Committee 

October 8, 2014 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm CDT

• Actions to Implement Behavioral Health Recommendations 
• Behavioral Health-Related Professions - Licensing Requirements 

August 28, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Actions to Implement Behavioral Health Recommendations 
• Prevocational Services for Individuals with Brain Injury - Statutory Provisions 

July 22, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Behavioral Health Study Items Requiring Legislative Action 
• Behavorial Health-Related Professions - Licensing Requirements 

June 19, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• State Behavioral Health Data Repositories 

April 9, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Key Issues Regarding Brain Injury Services 
• Key Issues Regarding Home and Community-Based Services 
• State Registries 

January 7, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:50 pm CST

• Key Issues Regarding Brain Injury Services 
• Key Issues Regarding Home and Community-Based Services 
• Study of Behavioral Health Needs - Information Regarding the Request for Proposal and Proposal Responses 

October 29, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Behavioral Health Study Potential Request for Proposal Items 
• History of Approved Legislation Relating to Services for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury 

July 30, 2013 - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm CDT

• Other Duties of the Human Services Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Study of Behavioral Health Needs - Background Memorandum 
• Study of Home and Community-Based Services - Background Memorandum 
• Study of the Need for a Comprehensive System of Care for Individuals With Brain Injury - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

June 18, 2014 - 8:30 am to 3:15 pm CDT

• Consolidated Information Technology Hardware - Criminal Justice Information Sharing Network 

August 20, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Information Technology - Related Statutory Provisions 
• Information Technology Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Major Information Technology Project Life Cycle 
• Study of Issues Related to the State Radio Plan - Background Memorandum 
• Study of Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Background Memorandum 
• Summary of Project Startup and Project Closeout Reports 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

August 25, 2014 - 9:00 am to 12:15 pm CDT

• Recommendations of the North Dakota Commission on Uniform State Laws - 2015 Legislative Session 

January 23, 2014 - 9:30 am to 12:15 pm CST

• Assessment of Court Fees - Background Memorandum 

December 11, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:15 pm CST

• Driving Under the Influence Laws Under 2013 House Bill No. 1302 - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

July 16, 2014 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Summary of Audit Reports Not Selected For Presentation 

January 21, 2014 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Summary of Audit Reports Not Selected for Presentation 
• Water Permitting Process - North Dakota and Texas 

July 29, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:45 pm CDT

• Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee - Statutory Duties and Responsibilities for the 2013-15 Biennium 
• Summary of Audit Reports Not Selected for Presentation 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

June 10, 2013 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

• 2013 Legislation Directly Affecting the Legislative Management and the Legislative Assembly 
• Committee Structure 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

September 24, 2014 - 8:00 am to 9:40 am CDT

• Computer Training Sessions for Legislators 
• Expense Budget Summary 
• Legislative Compensation Adjustment Process 
• Legislative Compensation and Expenses 
• Legislative Compensation Increases Compared to Inflation and State Employee Salary Increases - 1981 Through 2014 
• Legislative Compensation Levels in Other States 
• Legislative Organizational Session 
• Orientation and Training Sessions For Certain Legislative Employees 
• Policy on Use of Computers by Legislators 
• Policy Regarding Secretarial Services to Legislators 

June 25, 2014 - 8:30 am to 9:55 am CDT

• Bill and Journal Room - Photocopy Fee Policy 
• Invitation to Bid - Legislative Assembly Photography Services 
• Invitation to Bid - Legislative Assembly Secretarial, Telephone Message, and Bill and Journal Room Services 
• Legislative Assembly Employee Positions and Compensation 
• Legislative Document Subscription Program 

March 12, 2014 - 8:00 am to 9:55 am CDT

• Bill Analysis Pilot Project - Background Memorandum 
• Legislative Council 2014 Renovation Project 

September 25, 2013 - 8:30 am to 9:50 am CDT

• Guidelines for Use of Legislative Chambers and Displays in Memorial Hall, North Dakota State Capitol 
• Guidelines for Use of Legislative Committee Rooms North Dakota State Capitol 
• Legislative Promotional Expense Policy 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  

September 16, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• State Funding for Infrastructure and Political Subdivisions 2011-13 and 2013-15 Bienniums 

March 25, 2014 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Major State Assistance Programs to Selected Oil-Impacted Areas for the 2009-11 Through the 2013-15 Bienniums to Date 

January 30, 2014 - 9:00 am to 3:15 pm CST

• Economic Development - Targeted State Tax Incentives 
• Property Tax Exemption for Private Use of Buildings on State Land 
• Property Tax Rates Applied Against True and Full Value of Property 
• Property Tax Year Significant Dates 

November 5, 2013 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

November 6, 2013 - 8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST

• Property Tax Classification and Exemption Authority Under the Constitution of North Dakota 
• Property Tax Restructuring in 1981 - Background Memorandum 
• Property Taxes and Assistance to Political Subdivisions - 2005-07 Biennium to 2013-15 Biennium 
• Property Tax Classification and Exemption Authority Under the Constitution of North Dakota 
• Property Tax Restructuring in 1981 - Background Memorandum 
• Property Taxes and Assistance to Political Subdivisions - 2005-07 Biennium to 2013-15 Biennium 

July 31, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Controlling Growth of Property Tax Levies - Background Memorandum 
• Forestry Stewardship Tax Study 
• Measuring Effectiveness of Property Tax Exemptions Granted by Cities and Counties 
• Property Tax Rates Applied Against True and Full Value of Property 
• Property Tax System - Background Memorandum 
• Property Tax Year Significant Dates 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

September 2, 2014 - 1:00 pm to 5:15 pm CDT

• State-Tribal Sales Tax Collection Agreement Authority 

October 16, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management  
• Tribal and State Relations Committee - Background Memorandum 

September 5, 2013 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Tentative Meeting Schedule and Topics For the Water Topics Overview Committee 
• Water Topics Overview Committee - Background Memorandum 

August 21, 2013 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm CDT

• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management