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All 4,885 Active 28 In committee 806 Passed 774 Signed 2,706 Failed 1,247

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2375: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 43-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to joint negotiations by dental providers with dental insurers.

SB 2375 creates a new section in chapter 43-28 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill allows dental providers to engage in joint negotiations with dental insurers. Essentially, it permits dentists to collectively negotiate terms and conditions with insurance companies. The bill directly affects dental practices and health insurance providers operating in North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 1591: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner for a county fair resiliency grant program; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1591 appropriates $3 million from North Dakota's general fund to the agriculture commissioner for a one-time grant program supporting county fair infrastructure. It provides grants to county agriculture fair associations for planning, designing, and constructing infrastructure projects (like facilities or utilities) during the 2025-2027 biennium, with a maximum of $100,000 per association. The bill directly affects local fair associations by funding physical improvements to their facilities, not by changing regulations or affecting broader public policy. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it expires after the 2025-2027 period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1500: AN ACT to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.

House Bill 1500 creates new sections within the North Dakota Century Code (11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1). These new provisions relate to "nonconforming structures" in counties, cities, and townships across the state. Nonconforming structures are typically buildings or land uses that were legal when established but no longer comply with current zoning or building regulations. The specific details of how these structures will be regulated are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1470: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 20.1-03-12 and 20.1-03-36.1, subsection 7 of section 20.1-03-37, subsection 4 of section 20.1-03-38, and section 20.1-04-12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hunting, fishing, and gun dog activity fees and hunting guide and outfitter licensing requirements.

HB 1470 amends North Dakota laws related to outdoor recreational activities. The bill modifies fees associated with hunting, fishing, and gun dog activities. Additionally, it revises the licensing requirements for individuals who operate as hunting guides and outfitters in the state. These changes directly affect residents and non-residents participating in these activities and those employed as professional guides or outfitters.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1263: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record.

HB 1263 proposes an amendment to section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill specifically addresses the process for hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record. It directly affects individuals who are seeking to have their past criminal records sealed by modifying the procedures related to these hearings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1305: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-22-03 and subsection 1 of section 12.1-22-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal trespass; and to provide a penalty.

Based on the provided title and abstract, HB 1305 amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to criminal trespass. The bill updates the laws concerning who can be charged with criminal trespass and outlines the penalties for such offenses. Without the full text of the bill, specific changes to the definition of trespass or the exact penalties cannot be detailed.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1110: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 49-10.1-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to access to investigative and surveillance records and meetings of the public service commission.

HB 1110 proposes an amendment to section 49-10.1-14 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill addresses regulations concerning public access to investigative and surveillance records. It also pertains to the accessibility of meetings conducted by the Public Service Commission.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1499: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 44-04-18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to confidential records related to a justice of the United States, federal judge, or magistrate judge.

HB 1499 amends North Dakota law to make certain records confidential for specific federal judicial officers. This bill directly affects justices of the United States, federal judges, and magistrate judges by protecting their personal information. It modifies an existing section of the North Dakota Century Code related to confidential records to include these federal judicial roles.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1375: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 5-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5‑02‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1063: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 49-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public service commission requirements for open meetings; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1063 establishes new requirements for open meetings held by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC). It creates a new section within the state's Century Code specifically outlining how the PSC must conduct its meetings publicly. This legislation also includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1025: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to advanced nuclear energy; and to provide an appropriation.

House Bill 1025 authorizes a legislative management study focused on advanced nuclear energy. This study will examine various aspects of advanced nuclear energy technology and its potential implications. The bill also provides an appropriation to fund the costs associated with conducting this legislative study. The primary effect is to initiate an official review and information-gathering process by the legislature on this topic.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1419: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-01, 54-52-02.1, 54-52-02.15, 54-52-06.3, 54-52-06.4, and 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the public employees retirement system public safety retirement plan.

HB 1419 proposes amendments to various sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Public Safety Retirement Plan. These changes directly affect public employees who are part of this specific retirement plan. However, the provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions being altered within the plan.