North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1623

Caption

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for federal rural health transformation program grant funds; to provide an appropriation to the Bank of North Dakota to administer a loan program; to provide for a transfer; to amend and reenact section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rural health loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide a report; and to provide an effective date.

Summary

House Bill No. 1623 (HB1623) appropriates significant funding to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for the federal rural health transformation program, totaling approximately $397.9 million. It also allocates $600,000 to the Bank of North Dakota for administering a rural health loan program. This bill aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and access in rural areas by providing loans for medical facility construction and improvements, as well as offering short-term financing to grant recipients under the federal program. The bill includes provisions for fund transfers, exemptions from certain regulations, and mandates reporting requirements for grant recipients.

Impact

The passage of HB1623 will amend the North Dakota Century Code, specifically section 6-09-47, to facilitate a rural health loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund. This will enable the Bank of North Dakota to provide loans for healthcare infrastructure projects, thereby improving healthcare access in rural communities. The bill's funding and regulatory adjustments are expected to positively impact healthcare facilities and their ability to secure financing for necessary improvements.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB1623 appears to be largely positive, as evidenced by the overwhelming support in both the House and Senate votes, with the House voting 90-2 and the Senate 46-0 in favor. The discussions leading up to the vote indicate a recognition of the need for improved healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, although specific concerns or objections were not documented in the provided context.

Contention

While the overall support for HB1623 is strong, potential points of contention may arise regarding the management of the funds and the effectiveness of the loan program. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the long-term sustainability of the programs funded by federal grants, especially given the limited duration of the federal rural health transformation program. However, no specific dissenting opinions or detailed objections were noted in the available discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB 1623

ND HB1623

A rural health loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide a report; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2403

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND HB1619

The medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation.

ND HB1619

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a long-term care facility infrastructure loan program; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation.

ND HB1128

A higher education infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; and to provide for a legislative management report.

ND HB1128

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a higher education infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; and to provide for a legislative management report.

ND HB1012

Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1012

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of various divisions of the department of health and human services; to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund; to amend and reenact sections 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, and 50-33-05, and subsection 1 of 50-36-03 of the North Dakota Century Code and subsection 6 of the new section to chapter 54-07 of the North Dakota Century Code created in section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2176, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2403

A medical facility emergency operating loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

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