SB 2138 allocates $250,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for grants to organizations providing care for elderly residents in rural areas. The funding is designated for the 2025-2027 biennium to support these providers directly. This is a funding measure, not a new policy, and specifically targets rural care organizations. The bill was signed into law on April 7, 2025.
SB 2398 creates military impact zones around North Dakota military installations and establishes local military compatibility committees. These committees will review land use and development plans within the zones to prevent conflicts with military operations. The bill directly affects local governments and military installations by requiring new coordination for zoning, planning, and development decisions. It aims to maintain military readiness through structured local planning processes.
HB 1098 amends North Dakota's scholarship program for students pursuing teaching careers by updating the terms under Section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code. The bill revises eligibility requirements and funding details for undergraduate students training to become teachers. It directly affects North Dakota residents enrolled in teaching-focused degree programs. The bill also declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.
Relating to the children's cabinet and designated working groups; to repeal section 50‑06‑43.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the children's cabinet; and to provide for a legislative management report.
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the amount of statutory fees, the definition of moving violations, and entries against a driving record; and to provide a penalty.
HB 1528 amends North Dakota's arson and endangering by fire statutes to clarify definitions and strengthen penalties. It specifies that intentionally damaging one's own property to defraud insurers or deprive others of legal interests (like mortgage holders) now qualifies as arson, a class B felony. The bill also expands "endangering" offenses to explicitly include firefighters responding to emergencies and establishes that being intoxicated while starting a fire is considered proof of intent. Offenses are classified as class A, B, or C felonies based on severity, including death, extreme indifference to life, or property damage exceeding $2,000. The law directly affects individuals committing arson or reckless fire/explosion acts, insurers, property owners, and emergency responders.
HB 1066 changes the payment rate for participants in North Dakota's Senior Community Service Employment Program, which places seniors aged 55+ in community service roles. The bill creates a new section in the state code requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to adjust the compensation rate paid to these participants. This directly affects seniors working through the program and the state agency managing it. The key provision is mandating a specific rate change within the existing program framework, without altering program eligibility or structure.
HB 1269 amends two sections of North Dakota's laws to grant the North Dakota Center for Distance Education specific exemptions. It modifies procurement rules (section 54-44.4-02) and exempts the center from certain forms management requirements (section 54-44.6-02). The bill directly affects the Center for Distance Education, allowing it to operate under different procurement and record-keeping rules than standard state entities. The abstract does not specify the exact changes to the exemption terms. This is a procedural bill focused solely on administrative exemptions for this single state educational entity.
Relating to individual and group health insurance coverage of insulin drugs and supplies; and to amend and reenact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage of insulin drugs and supplies.
Relating to payment of administrative expenses for the public employees retirement system deferred compensation plan; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
HB 1021 allocates $65,954,976 in state funds from the workforce safety and insurance fund to cover the operating expenses of North Dakota's workforce safety and insurance programs for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding supports program operations and maintains 260.14 full-time equivalent positions dedicated to these services. This bill directly affects the state's workforce safety and insurance programs by ensuring they have dedicated funding for their ongoing operations during the specified two-year period.
HB 1530 directs North Dakota's legislative management to study the causes of special education teacher shortages and related challenges. The study will examine specific issues affecting teachers, including excessive workloads (like uneven student caseloads and lack of planning time), safety concerns (such as inadequate crisis training and equipment), paraprofessional management gaps, and uncompensated paperwork burdens. It specifically requires analysis of how these factors impact both educators and students with disabilities. The findings will be reported to the 2027 legislature, with recommendations for potential future legislation to address the identified problems. This bill does not create new laws but mandates a detailed review of systemic issues in special education staffing.
