SB 2245 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 20.1-04-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of blinds, boats, and decoys in taking ducks and geese.

SB 2245 is an act that amends existing hunting regulations in North Dakota. It specifically updates the rules concerning how hunters can use blinds, boats, and decoys when taking ducks and geese. This bill directly affects individuals who hunt these waterfowl in the state by clarifying or changing the allowed methods.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill enacts changes to North Dakota's duck and goose hunting regulations, specifically updating how blinds, boats, and decoys can be used. The primary change is the addition of certification language confirming the bill's passage and governor's approval, while the substantive hunting rules remain largely consistent with the original draft.

Scope change

No substantive change to hunting scope; the bill now includes formal certification of legislative approval and governor's receipt.

TECHNICAL

Added formal certification language confirming the bill originated in the Senate and received House approval with specific vote counts.

Added signature lines for Senate President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and Governor.

Added date and time fields for governor's receipt and approval of the bill.

Reformatted the bill header to include the full legislative session date (January 7, 2025) and co-sponsor information.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2025 · House Apr 8, 2025

How they voted

46–1

Passed

Total votes 47

Feb 7, 2025

D Democratic5

5 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican42

41 Yea 1 Nay

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 18, 2025

Introduced

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16

legislature

Apr 17, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor 04/16

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 3

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0

lower

Mar 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 08:30

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 1

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 09:00

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors