North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1423: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 65-05-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to benefits for adaptations to real estate and motor vehicles; and to provide for application.

The context provided does not include the specific provisions, changes, or application details of HB 1423. While the bill's title and abstract reference amendments to North Dakota's Century Code regarding benefits for real estate and motor vehicle adaptations, the actual policy changes, affected groups, or implementation mechanisms are not described in the available information. Without access to the bill's text or a detailed summary, a factual description of its concrete effects cannot be provided. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or an official legislative summary would be required.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1418: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 29-06-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to arrests without a warrant for harassing a public safety agency.

HB 1418 amends North Dakota's Century Code to clarify when law enforcement may make warrantless arrests for harassing a public safety agency. The bill specifically targets conduct that interferes with public safety personnel or operations, though the exact definition of "harassing" isn't detailed in the provided abstract. It directly affects individuals who engage in behavior deemed disruptive to emergency services or public safety operations. This is a procedural code amendment focused on defining arrest authority, not a substantive policy change with broader public impact. The context provided does not include sufficient detail to describe the specific mechanisms or scope of the amendment.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1023: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the public employees retirement system.

HB 1023 provides $10,898,654 in state funding for North Dakota's public employees' retirement system for the 2025-2027 biennium. The appropriation covers salaries, operating expenses, and contingencies to cover the system's ongoing operational costs. This bill directly affects the retirement system's ability to pay benefits and manage its finances, supporting state public employees who rely on this system. It is a routine funding measure with no new policy changes, solely allocating existing state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1602: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.

HB 1602 changes North Dakota's public employee retirement system by closing the traditional defined benefit plan to new hires starting January 1, 2025. Instead, new permanent employees (excluding those in specific exception roles like teachers, law enforcement, or university staff) must join a defined contribution retirement plan. Existing members who joined before 2025 remain in the defined benefit plan, and political subdivisions (like cities or counties) may choose whether to participate in the new defined contribution plan. The bill clarifies that local governments are not required to offer either retirement plan, and no fees apply if they withdraw from the defined contribution system.

Topics ✓ Education ✗ Labor & Employment

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1099: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 16.1-06-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the printing of presidential candidate names on a general election ballot.

HB 1099 changes North Dakota's election code to require that presidential candidates' names be printed on the general election ballot. This directly affects voters in North Dakota elections and election officials who manage ballot preparation. The bill amends specific code language to mandate this printing, ensuring candidate names appear clearly on ballots without additional requirements. The change applies to all general election ballots for the presidency.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1371: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to providing uniform group insurance program health insurance benefits coverage for retired peace officers.

HB 1371 authorizes a legislative study to examine creating a uniform group health insurance program for retired peace officers. The bill does not change current coverage but directs a review of how to establish consistent health benefits across the state. It directly affects retired peace officers by potentially leading to standardized health insurance options through future legislation. The study will assess existing programs and recommend a uniform approach, but no immediate policy changes are made by this bill.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1444: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 24-05-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the county road system.

HB 1444 amends North Dakota law to clarify the process for adding local roads to the county road system. It requires county commissioners to notify townships when a road meets criteria under section 24-05-16 and is under township jurisdiction, and to hold a public meeting for community input before making a final decision. This directly affects county commissioners, townships, and residents who use these local roads, ensuring transparency in road system expansion. The bill does not change road maintenance responsibilities but adds a procedural step for community engagement.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1201: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a limitation on the amount of water not applied to beneficial use.

HB 1201 modifies North Dakota law governing bridges and culverts over drainage systems that intersect roads. It requires the water resource board to construct bridges/culverts for private land access, with costs shared between the board and land districts, and mandates counties to maintain these structures with 40% cost responsibility. For state highway culverts crossing drains spanning three or more counties, the bill requires installation of control valve systems to manage water flow. This bill directly affects counties, water resource boards, and land districts responsible for drainage infrastructure maintenance and costs.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1507: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment and organization of cooperative financial institutions; and to amend and reenact sections 6-01-02, 6-01-15, 6-01-17.1, 6-02-02, 6-02-03, 6-03-02, 6-03-11, 6-03-13.1, 6-03-34, 6-05-01, 6-06-35, 6-07.2-09, 6-07.2-19, and 6-08-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the application, powers, payment of claims, liquidation, and sale of cooperative financial institutions.

Relating to the establishment and organization of cooperative financial institutions; and to amend and reenact sections 6‑01‑02, 6‑01‑15, 6‑01‑17.1, 6‑02‑02, 6‑02‑03, 6‑03‑02, 6‑03‑11, 6‑03‑13.1, 6‑03‑34, 6‑05‑01, 6‑06‑35, 6‑07.2‑09, 6‑07.2‑19, and 6‑08‑08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the application, powers, payment of claims, liquidation, and sale of cooperative financial institutions.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1503: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1503 amends North Dakota's criminal code to update penalties for drivers who cause injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. It specifically revises subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 in the North Dakota Century Code, adjusting the legal consequences for this offense. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of DUI-related injury incidents by establishing a new penalty structure under the amended code section. This change modifies the sentencing framework for these specific criminal violations without altering the underlying offense definition.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1473: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibited acts of drug manufacturers; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1473 would create a new legal restriction in North Dakota for drug manufacturers by adding a subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the state's Century Code. The bill prohibits specific actions by drug manufacturers that are not currently covered under existing law and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects pharmaceutical companies operating in North Dakota by imposing new compliance requirements. The exact prohibited acts and penalty structure are defined within the new subsection of the state code.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1345: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 39-04-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to passenger motor vehicle registration; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1345 amends a specific section of North Dakota's vehicle registration law (section 39-04-19) for passenger motor vehicles. The bill changes how passenger vehicle registration is handled under the North Dakota Century Code. It directly affects all owners of passenger vehicles registered in North Dakota. The bill includes an effective date provision but provides no specific details about the nature of the amendment to the registration requirements in the available context.

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