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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1585: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-63 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a requirement for peace officers to report undocumented immigrants to United States immigration and customs.

HB 1585 requires North Dakota peace officers (such as police and sheriffs) to report individuals they reasonably believe are in the U.S. illegally to U.S. immigration authorities. Officers must use a designated tip line or online form as soon as possible after forming this belief. Violating this requirement would be classified as an infraction, not a criminal offense. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 7, 2025.

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1521: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 15 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for enrolled tribal members; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1521 would exempt enrolled members of federally recognized North Dakota tribes residing on tribal reservations from the state's motor vehicle excise tax. To qualify, individuals must provide proof of tribal enrollment and live within reservation boundaries (primary residence on reservation is required). The exemption applies retroactively to vehicle purchases after June 30, 2023, and the bill declares an emergency. This change directly affects tribal members living on reservations by removing a state tax on their vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1523: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the parks and recreation department for a ski resort infrastructure grant; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1523 appropriates $500,000 from the state's strategic investment fund to provide grants for ski resort infrastructure repairs in North Dakota. The bill directly affects ski resorts needing to fix damage from snow/rain, deferred maintenance, or replace equipment, but requires them to secure dollar-for-dollar matching funds from nonstate sources. Grants can cover building repairs, infrastructure improvements, and equipment purchases during the 2025-2027 biennium. This is a one-time funding measure with no additional requirements beyond the matching funds condition.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 2206: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 28-01-17, of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to civil actions having three-year limitations.

SB 2206 changes North Dakota law regarding civil lawsuits involving commercial motor carriers (like trucking companies) and safety belt usage. It reduces the statute of limitations for certain injury or death claims from three years to two years and caps non-economic damages (like pain and suffering) at $500,000 per case against these carriers. The bill also clarifies that failing to wear a safety belt in a vehicle, as required by law, cannot be used as direct evidence of negligence in court but may reduce awarded damages by up to 1% if proven to have contributed to the injury. These changes apply specifically to civil actions arising from commercial motor vehicle operations.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1405: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to service of summons and time limitations for serving an answer to a claim.

HB 1405 would require defendants in civil court cases to serve their written responses (answers) to complaints within 60 days of being served with the complaint. This procedural change would directly affect defendants in North Dakota civil lawsuits by establishing a uniform deadline for responses, overriding any existing time limits under other laws.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1378: A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 47-10.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of interest on escrow accounts for residential mortgages; to amend and reenact section 47-10.2-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for escrow accounts; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to the payment of interest on escrow accounts for residential mortgages; to amend and reenact section 47‑10.2‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions for escrow accounts; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2025

SB 2184: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 14-09-06.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to additional parenting time after a false allegation of harm to a child.

SB 2184 would amend North Dakota law to require courts to grant additional parenting time to a parent falsely accused of harming a child. If a court finds a parent made a false harm allegation against the other parent (not in good faith), the court must order the false accuser to pay the other parent's legal costs and fees. The bill mandates that the falsely accused parent receives additional parenting time matching the denied time (e.g., weekends, holidays), to be scheduled within two years of the court's finding. This directly affects parents in custody disputes where false allegations led to denied court-ordered parenting time.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 30, 2025

HB 1359: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on preferred automobile repair shops.

HB 1359 would prohibit insurance companies from favoring specific auto repair shops by recommending, giving incentives to, or communicating preferentially with them. It requires insurers to allow insured drivers to submit independent repair estimates from their chosen shops if they disagree with the insurer's damage assessment offer. The bill directly affects insured drivers seeking repairs and insurance companies handling claims. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on January 30, 2025, with 22 votes in favor and 71 against.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 30, 2025

HB 1421: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 39-04-19 and two new subdivisions to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to farm tractor registration and the amount of statutory fees; to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18 and sections 39-06.1-09, 39-09-02, and 39-09-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to farm tractors, speed limitations, and minimum speed limits; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to farm tractor registration and the amount of statutory fees; to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 39‑04‑18 and sections 39‑06.1‑09, 39‑09‑02, and 39‑09‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to farm tractors, speed limitations, and minimum speed limits; and to provide a penalty.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 29, 2025

HB 1089: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulations or plans adopted by international organizations.

HB 1089, titled "A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulations or plans adopted by international organizations," lacks specific policy details in its title and abstract. The bill's official description does not identify which international regulations or plans it addresses, who would be affected, or any concrete mechanisms. Since the bill failed to pass on January 29, 2025 (38 yeas, 53 nays), no provisions were enacted. Without further information on the intended regulations or scope, a substantive summary of its policy changes cannot be provided.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1406: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the introduction of bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch.

HB 1406 would require state agencies and the judiciary to wait until after the first legislative filing deadline to submit bills to the North Dakota legislature. Specifically, it mandates that executive branch agencies and the judicial branch cannot introduce bills before the deadline set for legislators to file their own proposals, with the legislative council notifying them of this December deadline each even-numbered year. This bill directly affects state agencies and courts by changing the timing for when they can propose new legislation. It is a procedural rule change with no direct impact on citizens or policy outcomes.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 14, 2025

HB 1046: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-66-04.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ethics commission advisory opinions.

The provided context does not include details about the specific changes proposed in HB 1046 or the mechanics of the amendment to section 54-66-04.2 of the North Dakota Century Code. The bill's title and abstract only indicate it relates to ethics commission advisory opinions, but the context lacks concrete policy language or affected parties. Without specifics on what the amendment would alter (e.g., process, eligibility, or scope), a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill failed to pass on January 14, 2025, but this outcome does not describe the bill's content.