North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1223: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the suspension and expulsion of kindergarten through grade twelve students.

HB 1223 is an act that proposes changes to section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects kindergarten through grade twelve students within the state. Its provisions relate specifically to the rules and procedures governing the suspension and expulsion of these students. The provided information indicates it will amend the existing code section, but does not detail the specific changes it introduces to the suspension and expulsion processes.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1297: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked-choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.

Relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked‑choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11‑09.1‑05 and subsection 9 of section 40‑05.1‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1615: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to securing approval for a gaming site authorization.

HB 1615 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to gaming site authorizations. The bill modifies the process and requirements for securing approval to establish or operate gaming sites within the state. This directly affects entities seeking such authorizations.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1355: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 28-32-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the required abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking.

This bill amends North Dakota law concerning the required abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking. It modifies the specific provisions that govern how administrative agencies provide shorter announcements when proposing or changing administrative rules.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1162: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 61-39-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the board of directors of the Lake Agassiz water authority.

HB 1162 proposes to amend a specific section of the North Dakota Century Code (61-39-03, subsection 1). This amendment directly relates to the board of directors of the Lake Agassiz water authority. While the bill concerns the composition or operations of this board, the provided information does not detail the specific changes being enacted.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1280: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-16.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to maintenance of drainage projects.

Based on the provided title and abstract, HB 1280 relates to the maintenance of drainage projects in North Dakota. The bill specifically proposes to amend and reenact section 61-16.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code. The provided context does not offer further details on the specific changes or mechanisms the bill introduces regarding drainage project maintenance.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1254: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 54-24-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state librarian.

HB 1254 amends a North Dakota law to clarify the state librarian's duty to provide library materials. It specifies that the librarian must make materials available to all state libraries, state department employees, and North Dakota citizens without adequate local library access, following state library rules. This change directly affects public libraries, state employees, and residents in areas lacking library services. The bill updates existing responsibilities without creating new programs or funding, simply refining how access is defined under current law. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 16, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 21, 2025

SB 2198: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-01-25, subsection 1 of section 37-01-40, and section 37-14-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2245: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 20.1-04-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of blinds, boats, and decoys in taking ducks and geese.

SB 2245 is an act that amends existing hunting regulations in North Dakota. It specifically updates the rules concerning how hunters can use blinds, boats, and decoys when taking ducks and geese. This bill directly affects individuals who hunt these waterfowl in the state by clarifying or changing the allowed methods.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2158: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-12-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distribution of the unobligated cash balance of a dissolved school district.

SB 2158 amends North Dakota law concerning the financial assets of school districts. It specifically addresses how any remaining "unobligated cash balance" - money left after a district's debts are paid - is distributed when a school district is dissolved. These amendments will clarify the process for allocating these surplus funds, impacting dissolved districts and the entities designated to receive their remaining assets.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2305: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the family paid caregiver service pilot project and the cross-disability advisory council; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2305 modifies North Dakota law related to the family paid caregiver service pilot project, which allows family members to be compensated for providing care. The bill also adjusts provisions concerning the cross-disability advisory council. Additionally, it provides an appropriation, allocating funds for these services and the council's operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2351: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-12-02 and 15.1-12-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annexation of property to a school district; and to declare an emergency.

Senate Bill 2351 amends sections 15.1-12-02 and 15.1-12-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. These amendments relate to the process of annexing property into an existing school district. The bill modifies the procedures and requirements for how property owners and school districts manage these annexations. It also includes an emergency declaration, indicating an immediate effective date upon passage.

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