North DakotaCapitol commission would review projects, gifts, and designs
For North Dakota Capitol grounds projects, the planning commission would review sites, designs, gifts, and major interior changes, subject to legislative authorization.
What it does
The commission would review Capitol grounds projects, including their sites, designs, and exterior features, unless the Legislature authorizes placement by law or resolution.
For major interior work, the commission would meet and review public-area furniture and fixtures; it could receive reports on some projects over five million dollars.
Argument forCentral review could help keep Capitol buildings, monuments, and public spaces consistent in their appearance and design.
Argument againstRequiring commission approval before many placements or purchases may add another step for Capitol projects and delay work.
More detail
The Capitol grounds planning commission would select or review project sites and approve or reject basic styles, exterior construction, and public interior features. This applies to buildings, facilities, monuments, memorials, and artwork on the North Dakota Capitol grounds. Construction or placement generally could not begin without the commission's approval. The Legislative Assembly could authorize construction or placement by law or resolution; in that case, the commission would still approve the item's site, basic style, and exterior construction. The commission would confer with the state council on the arts and qualified consultants when considering artistic value and project sites. The approval requirement would apply before construction or placement on the Capitol grounds.
The commission would meet for major interior changes and be consulted before furniture or fixtures are bought or installed in public Capitol areas. These duties cover Capitol buildings and facilities, including public areas and major interior work such as construction, remodeling, and renovation. The commission may receive reports on new construction and remodeling projects costing more than five million dollars. Reports may cover state-owned and leased facilities used by the state. The commission may not receive these reports for facilities operated by entities controlled by the State Board of Higher Education or the National Guard. The commission would be called in when major interior changes are proposed or considered, and consulted before furniture or fixtures are purchased or installed.
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History
- 2025
- Jun 11Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02Latest
- May 2Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong 05/01Became Law
- May 1Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- May 1Signed by Speaker
- Apr 29Signed by President
- Apr 25Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 1Major
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1029. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 25Conference committee report adopted
- Apr 24Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendarMinor
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1029. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 24Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 3Major
- Apr 24Conference committee report adopted
- Apr 21Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendarMinor
- Apr 11Conference committee appointed Braunberger Barta Castaneda
- Apr 9Conference committee appointed Satrom Bahl Grindberg
- Apr 9Refused to concur
- Apr 3Returned to House (12)
- Apr 2Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1029. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Mar 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Minor
- Mar 27Committee Hearing 09:45
- Feb 20Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Feb 19Received from House
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1029. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 18Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0Passed House
- Feb 17Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Feb 14Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 1 3Minor
- Jan 17Committee Hearing 08:45
- Jan 7Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
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