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Appropriations Committee advances multiple bills; a hotline measure postponed to Monday
Summary
The Senate Appropriations Committee issued do-pass recommendations on several bills covering education, juvenile competency assessments, victim services, ambulance services, Medicaid benefits and the Children's Cabinet. A proposal on a crisis hotline was deferred for fuller briefing on Monday.
The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced several bills during its full committee session and deferred one matter for additional briefing.
What passed: The committee gave do-pass recommendations to multiple bills covering education grants, juvenile competency assessments, victim medical reimbursements, distressed ambulance planning, Medicaid benefit clarifications and funding for the Children's Cabinet. Most votes were unanimous or near-unanimous in committee. Key actions and vote results follow.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 2234 (Choice Ready grants): Committee moved a due-pass recommendation by voice and recorded vote; motion passed 16–0. The bill continues Choice Ready grants intended to help K–12 students meet workforce or postsecondary readiness standards; proponents said the program has expanded measured outcomes since inception.
- Senate Bill 2037 (Juvenile court competency assessments): Committee attached an amendment to authorize contracting…
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