North Dakota Bills

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 2243: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-06, subsections 1 and 3 of section 39-06.1-10, and sections 40-05-06, and 40-11-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.

Relating to the amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.

failed · North Dakota · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1428: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales tax exemption for sales of clothing by a thrift store of a nonprofit corporation; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1428 creates a sales tax exemption in North Dakota for sales of clothing. This exemption specifically applies to clothing sold by thrift stores operated by nonprofit corporations. The bill enacts a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code to implement this change, and it also includes an effective date for the new provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1011: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the securities department; and to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 10-04-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees charged by the securities department.

House Bill 1011 provides an appropriation to cover the operational expenses of the North Dakota securities department. The bill also amends an existing section of the North Dakota Century Code (subsection 8 of section 10-04-10) to revise the fees charged by the securities department. These changes directly affect the funding for the department and the fee structure for individuals or entities regulated by it.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1601: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special assistant attorneys general.

This bill updates rules for appointing special assistant attorneys general in North Dakota. It requires state agencies like the Tax Commission or Department of Transportation to use attorneys appointed by the Attorney General (not hired directly), with certain officials' appointments protected from removal. Agencies would pay the Attorney General for legal services instead of paying attorneys directly, with funds going into the Attorney General's operating fund. It also grants attorneys representing public universities access to student records under privacy laws.

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 3003: 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 the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment.

HCR 3003 proposes changing the voting requirement needed to approve constitutional amendments in North Dakota. It specifically amends two sections of the state constitution (Article III, Section 9 and Article IV, Section 16) that currently set the threshold for such approvals. This bill directly affects how future constitutional amendments are voted on by the public, potentially altering the percentage of votes required. The summary is limited to the procedural change in the constitutional amendment process itself, as no specific new threshold or additional details are provided in the abstract.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SB 2097: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Relating to the creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1330: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 21-10-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prudent investor rule.

Based on the provided information, HB 1330 amends and reenacts a section of the North Dakota Century Code (21-10-07.1) pertaining to the prudent investor rule. The specific changes to the rule or its direct effects on individuals or entities are not detailed in the given context.

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 3025: A concurrent resolution honoring the police and first responders of Fargo, North Dakota.

HCR 3025 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Fargo, North Dakota police and first responders following a July 2023 shooting incident. It specifically commends Officer Jake Wallin (who died in the line of duty), Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes, Sergeant Zach Robinson, and civilian Karlee Koswick for their actions during the incident. The resolution expresses gratitude to all first responders and directs copies to be sent to the named individuals, their families, and the Fargo Police Department. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy effect beyond symbolic recognition.

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 3028: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying human trafficking victim service and re-entry programs.

HCR 3028 is a resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. It requires an assessment of current services, protections for victims from dangerous individuals, policies, data, and resource allocation to identify ways to help victims rebuild their lives. The study must include input from law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Legislative Management will report findings and recommendations - including any needed legislation - to the next state legislature. This resolution does not change laws but directs a formal review of existing support systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1534: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on taxable valuation increases without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1534 would limit annual increases in property tax valuations to 3% without voter approval, applying to all taxable properties in North Dakota regardless of ownership changes. Property owners would see their taxes capped at this 3% annual increase unless new improvements (like renovations) are made, which could temporarily exceed the limit. To raise valuations above 3%, local voters would need to approve a ballot measure at a general election, with such approvals limited to four-year periods. The bill explicitly prevents cities or counties from overriding this cap through local home rule authority. It would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1266: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the property tax credit for disabled veterans; and to provide an effective date.

This bill would allow North Dakota disabled veterans with a 50% or higher service-connected disability rating (or surviving spouses receiving VA dependency compensation) to claim a property tax credit equal to their disability percentage, capped at $8,100 of their primary home's taxable value. The credit applies to the homestead property owned and occupied by the veteran or surviving spouse, with specific rules for co-ownership (e.g., prorated for shared property) and requiring VA certification. It would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and does not affect special assessments or existing tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

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

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