North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2204: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the required disclosure of radon hazards by a seller.

SB 2204 creates a new section within North Dakota's property code. This bill mandates that sellers of real estate must disclose any known radon hazards to potential buyers. The purpose is to ensure that individuals purchasing property are informed about these specific environmental risks before completing a transaction.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2076: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prior authorization and certification of medically necessary medication.

Senate Bill 2076 is an act designed to amend and reenact section 50-24.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill focuses on the processes for prior authorization and certification of medications that are deemed medically necessary. It directly affects individuals who require medically necessary medication and the healthcare entities responsible for managing these approval processes. The specific changes to the mechanisms within the prior authorization and certification process are not detailed in the provided information.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2269: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall elections for members of a governing body of a city; and to amend and reenact section 16.1-01-09.1 and subsection 1 of section 44-08-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall petitions and recall elections for political subdivision officials.

Relating to recall elections for members of a governing body of a city; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑09.1 and subsection 1 of section 44‑08‑21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall petitions and recall elections for political subdivision officials.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2143: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-51.1-07.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to revenue deposited in the state energy research center fund; to provide for a continuing appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

SB 2143 amends North Dakota law concerning the funding of the state energy research center fund. This bill establishes a continuing appropriation, ensuring that revenue will be automatically deposited into the fund without needing annual legislative approval. The measure aims to provide a consistent financial basis for the state's energy research efforts. However, this continuing appropriation is set to expire on a specific date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2334: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alcoholic beverage establishment for purposes of conducting gaming; and to provide for a legislative management study.

SB 2334 amends the North Dakota Century Code by modifying the definition of an "alcoholic beverage establishment." This change specifically applies to how these establishments are defined for the purpose of conducting gaming activities. The bill also mandates a study to be carried out by the legislative management.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2216: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-02 and a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to waterfowl habitat restoration stamp fees and the waterfowl habitat improvement fund.

SB 2216 creates new sections within the North Dakota Century Code focusing on waterfowl habitat. The bill addresses provisions related to fees for a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp. These collected fees are then designated for the waterfowl habitat improvement fund, which supports efforts to enhance and restore habitats for waterfowl.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2218: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the insurance commissioner for a North Dakota firefighter's association grant; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2218 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to provide a one-time grant to the North Dakota Firefighter's Association. The funds must cover costs for constructing a new association building, effective immediately through June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects the Firefighter's Association by enabling their new facility project. The legislation is designated as an emergency measure to expedite funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2333: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a low-carbon fuels fund; to amend and reenact sections 39-04-39 and 54-44.5-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distribution of certain vehicle registration fees and ethanol production incentives; to repeal chapter 17-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ethanol production incentives; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Relating to a low-carbon fuels fund; to amend and reenact sections 39‑04‑39 and 54‑44.5‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distribution of certain vehicle registration fees and ethanol production incentives; to repeal chapter 17‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ethanol production incentives; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1364: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the partial suspension of sentence for drug court program, mental health court program, or veterans treatment docket completion.

HB 1364 amends North Dakota's legal code to adjust how courts handle partial sentence suspension for individuals who successfully complete specialized court programs. The bill modifies a specific section of the Century Code to allow courts to partially suspend a defendant's sentence upon completion of drug court, mental health court, or veterans treatment dockets. This means participants in these programs may avoid serving the full sentence, potentially reducing prison time or enabling community-based alternatives. The change directly affects defendants in these programs who meet completion requirements, without altering program eligibility or structure.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 2273: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 14 of section 43-26.1-01 and section 43-26.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diagnostic imaging by physical therapists.

SB 2273 amends sections 43-26.1-01 (subsection 14) and 43-26.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code to revise rules governing physical therapists' use of diagnostic imaging. The bill directly affects licensed physical therapists in North Dakota by changing the legal authority under which they may perform or order diagnostic imaging services. Specific changes to the law are not detailed in the provided abstract, but the amendment aims to update existing provisions related to this scope of practice.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1170: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-06-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state employee annual leave; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1170 amends North Dakota's Century Code section 54-06-14, which governs state employee annual leave. The bill modifies the rules for how state employees accrue or use annual leave, though the specific changes (e.g., accrual rates, eligibility) are not detailed in the provided abstract. It applies directly to all state employees covered under this code section. The bill includes an effective date provision but does not specify the exact policy modifications.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1146: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-02.1, 54-52-06, 54-52.6-01, 54-52.6-02.2, 54-52.6-05, and 54-52.6-09.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to employer eligibility to participate in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan, employer contribution requirements for the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, and employee eligibility to elect to transfer to the defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to employer eligibility to participate in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan, employer contribution requirements for the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, and employee eligibility to elect to transfer to the defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.

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