North Dakota Bills

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1416: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to two organizations conducting charitable gaming at the same site.

HB 1416 amends a specific section of North Dakota's Century Code regarding charitable gaming. It changes rules about whether two different organizations can conduct charitable gaming events (like raffles or bingo) at the same physical location. The bill directly affects nonprofit organizations that rely on such fundraising activities. The summary is limited by the provided abstract, which does not detail the specific changes to the code section or the exact mechanism of the amendment. No further specific provisions or policy changes can be described from the available information.

failed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 3010: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying legislative responsibility to carefully review and consider existing law when developing proposals to create new law.

HCR 3010 is a procedural resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study whether lawmakers should routinely review existing state and federal laws before drafting new legislation. It specifically aims to prevent duplication of current laws and assess how new proposals might interact with existing regulations. The resolution requires Legislative Management to report findings and any necessary legislation to the next legislative session. This bill does not create new law but directs an internal review process for future lawmaking. The resolution failed to pass during its second reading on April 9, 2025.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1596: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23, subsection 9 of section 19‑03.1‑23, and subsection 4 of section 19‑03.4‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2138: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for grants to organizations providing care for the elderly.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2398: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of military impact zones and military compatibility committees.

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.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1098: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a North Dakota scholarship for students interested in a teaching career; and to declare an emergency.

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.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2176: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, 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 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.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1422: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-06-42, 39-06.1-06, and 39-06.1-09 and paragraph 23 of subdivision a of subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, 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.

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.

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1265: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1368: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 28-32-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authority of the administrative rules committee to void an administrative rule.

HB 1368 amends North Dakota Century Code section 28-32-18 to modify the administrative rules committee's authority to void agency rules. The bill directly affects the committee and state agencies that create administrative rules by changing the process for voiding those rules. It specifies new procedures for the committee's power to invalidate rules but does not alter the substantive content of agency regulations. This is a procedural change to administrative rule review processes.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 2239: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an apprenticeship grant program; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2239 establishes a state-funded apprenticeship grant program in North Dakota. The program would provide financial assistance to both apprentices and employers participating in approved apprenticeship training. This bill creates a new funding mechanism within the state code and includes a specific appropriation to support the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 2286: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the university of North Dakota; and to authorize a line of credit.

SB 2286 proposes authorizing the University of North Dakota (UND) to borrow up to $55 million through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during 2025-2027, with interest capped at rates for state entities. It also appropriates $95 million in one-time funding for UND to construct a new health sciences facility at its School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The facility aims to expand health workforce capacity in areas like behavioral health and wellness, while supporting research and academic programs. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on April 8, 2025, with 6 votes in favor and 87 against.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

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