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failed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 29, 2025

SCR 4007: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 9 of article III and section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to requiring each resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment to be comprised of a single subject.

Relating to requiring each resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment to be comprised of a single subject.
David Hogue (R) · 5 co-sponsors
vetoed · North Dakota · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1540: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to an education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state appropriation for education savings accounts, directly funding a new program under state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates education savings accounts for non-public school students, expanding access via new funding mechanism95% confidence
Ben Koppelman (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SCR 4017: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the detrimental impacts of pornography.

This North Dakota concurrent resolution (SCR 4017) declares pornography a public health hazard and directs the Legislative Management to study its detrimental impacts. It specifically calls for examining how pornography affects children's development, contributes to societal issues like sex trafficking, and causes individual health problems such as relationship difficulties and addiction. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a formal study to inform future education, prevention, and policy efforts. It was passed unanimously (93-1) and signed by leadership in April 2025.
Mark Enget (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1300: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legislative term limits.

House Bill 1300 proposes to establish term limits for members of the North Dakota Legislature. It aims to create a new section within chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs legislative procedures. This change would directly affect individuals serving in or seeking to serve in the state legislature by limiting their potential tenure. The provided information does not specify the exact number of terms or years for these proposed limits.
Ben Koppelman (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 26, 2025

SB 2339: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 49 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to strict liability and a wildfire mitigation plan of a qualified utility; and to provide for a report.

SB 2339 creates new regulations for qualified utilities in North Dakota. The bill addresses the strict liability of these utilities, meaning they could be held responsible for damages from wildfires regardless of fault. It also requires these utilities to develop and implement a wildfire mitigation plan to prevent and reduce the risk of fires. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for a report, likely related to the implementation or outcomes of these new regulations.
Greg Kessel (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 26, 2025

SB 2276: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 61-16.1-11, 61-16.1-15.1, and 61-16.1-59 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the joint exercise of powers of joint water resource boards, mandating the formation of joint water resource boards for projects affecting two or more counties, and proceedings to confirm special actions.

Relating to the joint exercise of powers of joint water resource boards, mandating the formation of joint water resource boards for projects affecting two or more counties, and proceedings to confirm special actions.
Larry Luick (R)
signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 26, 2025

SB 2380: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Keith Boehm (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1151: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding the regulation of cell-cultured protein.

HB 1151 prohibits businesses from misrepresenting cell-cultured protein (lab-grown food from animal cells without slaughter) as meat. It requires clear labeling as "cell-cultured food product" and bans packaging that could confuse consumers into thinking it is meat. The law directly affects food producers and sellers of cell-cultured products in North Dakota. It repeals an outdated section of law about misrepresentation, making the new labeling rules the current standard. The bill became law after the governor signed it on April 23, 2025.
Mike Schatz (R) · 9 co-sponsors
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 JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends indigent defense provisions (sec. 29-07-01.1), directly supporting fair representation in criminal cases per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects sales tax revenue to public employees retirement fund, strengthening its funding through fiscal reallocation per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Jason Dockter (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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.
Jason Dockter (R) · 5 co-sponsors
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