A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to twenty-four seven sobriety program fees.
SB 2365 amends North Dakota law to clarify fee collection for the 24/7 Sobriety Program, directly affecting offenders participating in the program and the criminal justice agencies administering it. The bill authorizes agencies to collect fees for twice-daily breath testing, urine testing, drug patch monitoring, device installation/deactivation, and daily remote alcohol monitoring. It requires courts to reimburse agencies if fees are waived, and mandates that all collected fees be used solely for program support services, equipment maintenance, or compliance - never for general state funds. The bill failed to pass in the 2025 session after committee recommendation to "do not pass."
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Failed
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
INTRODUCED
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill added a new section number and clarified that district court judges or judicial referees cannot waive program fees for offenders in the 24/7 sobriety program. Previously, judges could reduce or waive these fees, but now they are mandatory. This change ensures consistent funding for the program and prevents potential abuse of fee waivers.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same regarding the 24/7 sobriety program, but the eligibility for fee waivers was removed, making program participation more financially uniform.
ELIGIBILITY
Removed the provision allowing district court judges or judicial referees to reduce or waive program fees for offenders.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new requirement stating that judges or judicial referees may not waive program fees for offenders in the 24/7 sobriety program.
TECHNICAL
Changed the section number from 25.1351.01000 to 25.1351.02000 and updated bill numbering from Senate Bill No. 2365 to Engrossed Senate Bill No. 2365.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 14, 2025 · House Mar 12, 2025
How they voted
44–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 47
Feb 14, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Mar 12, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (40-48-3)
house
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 4 3
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:30
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 0
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 1
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:00
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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