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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1053: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 24-01-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the length of the state highway system.

HB 1053 proposes to amend section 24-01-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the total length of the state highway system. This bill directly affects the North Dakota Department of Transportation by adjusting the statutory limit or definition for the mileage of state highways. It provides a legal update to the framework that dictates the size and scope of the state's primary road network.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1032: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 27-05-06 and chapter 40-18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to jurisdiction of district courts and municipal court requirements, jurisdiction, procedures, and processes; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 29-07-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to indigent defense; and to repeal sections 40-11-10, 40-11-11, 40-11-12, and 40-11-13 and chapter 40-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ordinance violations and municipal judges.

Relating to jurisdiction of district courts and municipal court requirements, jurisdiction, procedures, and processes; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 29‑07‑01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to indigent defense; and to repeal sections 40‑11‑10, 40‑11‑11, 40‑11‑12, and 40‑11‑13 and chapter 40‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ordinance violations and municipal judges.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1234: AN ACT to provide a transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the public employees retirement system fund; and to provide for a statement of legislative intent.

HB 1234 requires the state treasurer to deposit specific state-imposed sales tax collections (from sellers registered under the streamlined sales tax system) directly into the public employees retirement system's main plan. This transfer affects the retirement fund's funding, using revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund. The bill includes an expiration clause, ending when the retirement system's funded ratio reaches 90% or higher. It amends North Dakota law to redirect these sales tax revenues to the retirement system, effective until the system meets the 90% funding threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1466: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 5-01-01 and 5-01-19.1, and subsection 2 of section 5-01-19.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of a domestic and manufacturing distillery and satellite locations.

HB 1466 proposes changes to the North Dakota Century Code regarding distilleries. Specifically, it amends the definitions of both domestic and manufacturing distilleries, clarifying their legal classifications. The bill also updates the regulations governing satellite locations associated with these distilleries. This legislation directly affects businesses that produce and sell distilled spirits in the state by modifying the rules for their operations and potential additional retail points.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1016: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1016 allocates $25.6 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover the 2025-2027 biennium expenses for the Office of the Adjutant General. It specifically funds existing programs including National Guard operations, emergency services, and the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery, with $500,000 designated for armory maintenance and repairs. The bill does not create new policies or affect eligibility but ensures continued funding for these state military and emergency services. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1469: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, and 16.1-09-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the statement of interests filed with the secretary of state.

HB 1469 amends and reenacts specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, and 16.1-09-05) relating to statements of interests. These statements are filed with the Secretary of State. The provided information does not detail the specific changes made to the requirements for these filings or who they directly affect.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1109: AN ACT to create and enact three new sections to chapter 25-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to residential care and services for the developmentally disabled; to amend and reenact sections 25-16-01, 25-16-02, 25-16-03, 25-16-03.1, 25-16-04, 25-16-05, 25-16-06, 25-16-07, 25-16-08, 25-16-09, 25-16-12, 25-16-13, 25-16-14, 25-16.1-01, 25-16.1-02, 25-16.1-03, and 25-16.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to developmental disability, residential care and services for the developmentally disabled, and receivers for developmentally disabled facilities; to repeal chapter 25-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fee for service ratesetting for developmentally disabled facilities; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to residential care and services for the developmentally disabled; to amend and reenact sections 25‑16‑01, 25‑16‑02, 25‑16‑03, 25‑16‑03.1, 25‑16‑04, 25‑16‑05, 25‑16‑06, 25‑16‑07, 25‑16‑08, 25‑16‑09, 25‑16‑12, 25‑16‑13, 25‑16‑14, 25‑16.1‑01, 25‑16.1‑02, 25‑16.1‑03, and 25‑16.1‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to developmental disability, residential care and services for the developmentally disabled, and receivers for developmentally disabled facilities; to repeal chapter 25‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fee for service ratesetting for developmentally disabled facilities; and to declare an emergency.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1209: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management report relating to a foreign adversary threat assessment conducted by the department of emergency services.

HB 1209 requires the Department of Emergency Services to conduct a threat assessment specifically focused on foreign adversaries. Following this assessment, the bill mandates that the department provide a report detailing its findings to legislative management. This process aims to inform state leaders about potential risks and vulnerabilities posed by foreign adversaries, contributing to state security planning.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1226: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.

HB 1226 aims to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill specifically relates to the regulations or provisions concerning wearing a mask in a public place within the state. The provided context does not detail the specific changes or mechanisms the bill proposes for mask-wearing.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1126: AN ACT to create and enact eleven new sections to chapter 43-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to salon and school inspections, nursing home, basic care facility, and assisted living facility salons, military and military spouse reciprocity licensure, advanced esthetician licensing and late renewals for establishments and schools; to amend and reenact sections 43-11-01, 43-11-02, 43-11-03, 43-11-04, 43-11-05, 43-11-06, 43-11-08, 43-11-10, 43-11-11, 43-11-13, 43-11-14, 43-11-15, 43-11-16, 43-11-16.1, 43-11-19, 43-11-20.3, 43-11-21, 43-11-23, 43-11-24, 43-11-25, 43-11-26, 43-11-27, 43-11-28, and 43-11-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the practice and licensure of cosmetologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, manicurists, and instructors; to repeal sections 43-11-11.1, 43-11-17, and 43-11-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of brush rollers, licenses issued for schools and salons, and esthetician and manicurist licensing qualifications and fees; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to salon and school inspections, nursing home, basic care facility, and assisted living facility salons, military and military spouse reciprocity licensure, advanced esthetician licensing and late renewals for establishments and schools; to amend and reenact sections 43‑11‑01, 43‑11‑02, 43‑11‑03, 43‑11‑04, 43‑11‑05, 43‑11‑06, 43‑11‑08, 43‑11‑10, 43‑11‑11, 43‑11‑13, 43‑11‑14, 43‑11‑15, 43‑11‑16, 43‑11‑16.1, 43‑11‑19, 43‑11‑20.3, 43‑11‑21, 43‑11‑23, 43‑11‑24, 43‑11‑25, 43‑11‑26, 43‑11‑27, 43‑11‑28, and 43‑11‑29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the practice and licensure of cosmetologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, manicurists, and instructors; to repeal sections 43‑11‑11.1, 43‑11‑17, and 43‑11‑27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of brush rollers, licenses issued for schools and salons, and esthetician and manicurist licensing qualifications and fees; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1247: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to protection of a student victim of a sexual offense.

HB 1247 proposes to create a new section within the North Dakota Century Code's chapter on school districts. This bill aims to establish specific protections for students who are victims of a sexual offense. It directly affects student victims and requires school districts to implement the new provisions designed to safeguard these students.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1498: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-20.2-07 and 15.1-09-33.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of center boards and the authority of a school board to pay a first-year signing bonus for teachers; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the powers and duties of center boards and the authority of a school board to pay a first-year signing bonus for teachers; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Education