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SB 2110 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and regulation of water distribution and wastewater system operators; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23.1-07-04 and sections 23.1-07-05, 23.1-07-06, and 23.1-07-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and penalization of water distribution and wastewater system operators; and to provide a penalty.

Summary
Relating to the certification and regulation of water distribution and wastewater system operators; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23.1‑07‑04 and sections 23.1‑07‑05, 23.1‑07‑06, and 23.1‑07‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and penalization of water distribution and wastewater system operators; and to provide a penalty.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Mar 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT → Enrollment · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates the North Dakota Century Code to regulate water distribution and wastewater system operators. It establishes a one-year certificate validity period, sets maximum fees for certification, outlines department duties including examinations and training, and defines penalties for violations. The changes modernize the regulatory framework to ensure public safety through standardized operator certification and enforcement.
Scope change
The bill expands regulatory authority to include formal certification requirements for water distribution and wastewater system operators, creating a new administrative chapter for oversight.
REQUIREMENT

Changed certificate expiration date from July to January of the following year

Mandated department duties including annual examinations, record-keeping, and regular training programs

FISCAL

Established a special fund for operator certification fees and training programs

ENFORCEMENT

Created civil penalties up to $5,000 per day and class A misdemeanor charges for willful violations

TIMELINE

Added administrative procedure requirements for rule adoption and judicial review

Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

47–0
Passed
Total votes 47
Jan 22, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
42 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 03/17
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 12 0 1
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 01:30
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:45
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.