North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1344: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-23.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use of local jails or correctional facilities for inmates sentenced to the physical custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

Relating to use of local jails or correctional facilities for inmates sentenced to the physical custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1589: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.

Relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1‑01‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1200: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the waiver and substitution of one unit required for high school graduation under emergent circumstances.

HB 1200 amends North Dakota's high school graduation requirements to require one unit of computer science or cybersecurity (subdivision h) for all students, effective after July 31, 2025. It allows schools to grant credit for up to one unit of coursework under "emergent circumstances" (e.g., natural disasters disrupting normal education) by substituting alternative courses like dual-credit or electives. This applies to students in North Dakota public and nonpublic high schools who demonstrate such emergencies. The bill also updates existing GED credit provisions but focuses primarily on creating flexibility for emergency disruptions to graduation requirements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1138: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 21-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to bonding elections.

HB 1138 amends North Dakota's bonding election procedures by extending the required waiting period before a municipal bond election can be held. It changes the timeframe from a minimum of 26 days to 64 days after the governing body passes a bond resolution or a petition is filed by residents. This directly affects North Dakota municipalities planning to seek voter approval for infrastructure projects like roads or public facilities. The bill does not alter bond purposes or funding levels, only the timing of the election process.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1158: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exempt status of records related to petitions in possession of the secretary of state.

HB 1158 creates a new exemption for petition records held by North Dakota's Secretary of State. It makes records related to petitions for initiatives or referendums confidential until the Secretary either approves the petition's sufficiency under state law or 35 days pass after receiving the records. This directly affects petitioners and the Secretary of State's office by delaying public access to these documents during the initial review period. The law changes transparency rules but does not alter how petitions are submitted or processed.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1497: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 50-11.1-21 and section 50-11.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to age requirements for an approved four-year old program; and eligibility for the best in class program.

HB 1497 amends North Dakota law to adjust age requirements for four-year-old early childhood programs and update eligibility for the "Best in Class" program. It allows school districts to enroll children who turn four by December 1st (instead of August 1st) based on developmental assessments, directly affecting preschool programs and families of young children. To qualify for "Best in Class" designation, programs must meet specific standards including 400+ hours over 32 weeks, 10+ hours of family engagement, and quality benchmarks. The law affects school districts, early childhood providers, and families seeking program access or state-funded recognition.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1080: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 43-23.5-01, 43-23.5-07, 43-23.5-08, and 43-23.5-15 and subsection 6 of section 43-23.5-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of appraisal management companies.

HB 1080 amends specific sections of North Dakota law (43-23.5-01, 43-23.5-07, 43-23.5-08, 43-23.5-15, and 43-23.5-21) governing appraisal management companies (AMCs), which are firms that manage property valuation services for real estate transactions. The bill updates regulatory requirements for these companies but does not specify the exact nature of the changes in the provided abstract. It directly affects AMCs operating in North Dakota and the real estate industry relying on their services. The abstract confirms the bill relates to AMC regulation without detailing the specific policy modifications.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1543: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug pricing and the maximum fair price as determined by the federal government.

HB 1543 authorizes a legislative study to examine federal prescription drug pricing mechanisms, specifically the maximum fair price set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Inflation Reduction Act. The study will analyze how federal drug pricing negotiations overlap with drugs covered by North Dakota's public employees retirement system to assess potential cost savings for the state and consumers. It requires input from the public employees retirement system, insurance commissioner, state pharmacy board, and other stakeholders. The legislative management must report findings and any recommended legislation to the next state legislative assembly.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2207: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for tribal governments; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2207 amends North Dakota law to explicitly include federally recognized tribal governments within state reservations in the exemption from motor vehicle excise tax. This change directly affects tribal governments operating vehicles on their reservations, ensuring vehicles owned or procured by them are exempt from the tax. The bill expands an existing exemption previously covering state/federal entities to specifically include tribal governments. It takes effect for taxable events after June 30, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2088: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 26.1-02.2-01, sections 26.1-02.2-05 and 26.1-02.2-07, and subsection 1 of section 26.1-02.2-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1-02.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1‑02.2‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2157: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the creation of a farm safety insurance discount program.

SB 2157 mandates a legislative study to examine creating a farm safety insurance discount program. The study will determine if farmers and ranchers could receive insurance premium discounts after completing a safety course, including developing course requirements, discount amounts, and eligibility criteria. It requires input from the insurance commissioner, agriculture commissioner, North Dakota State University extension, and agricultural insurance agencies. The study, to be completed by the 2025-26 interim, will report findings and proposed legislation to the next legislative assembly. This bill does not create the program itself but sets the groundwork for potential future policy.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2084: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 2 and 6 of section 44-08-04, subsection 2 of section 54-03-20, and subsection 5 of section 54-06-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorized travel expense and lodging reimbursement rates.

SB 2084 updates North Dakota's reimbursement rates for state employees' travel expenses and lodging. It amends specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code to adjust the authorized rates used when employees travel on official state business. The bill directly affects state employees who incur travel costs while performing duties for the state government. These changes ensure reimbursement rates align with current market costs for lodging and travel expenses. The bill was enacted in March 2025 after approval by the legislature and governor.

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