North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1546: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1546 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date. Primary sponsor: Mike Berg (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 5 nays 88.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57‑40.2‑03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Berg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Bert Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Pat Heinert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Lisa Meier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Brandy L. Pyle | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ron Sorvaag | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Steve Swiontek | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Scott Wagner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Robin Weisz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 5 nays 88
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 3 1
- Committee Hearing 11:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee