North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2288: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of a veterans organization's club expenses with net proceeds from charitable gaming.

SB 2288 allows North Dakota veterans organizations to use up to 20% of their quarterly net profits from approved charitable gaming events (like raffles or bingo) to cover costs for food, beverages (including alcohol), and operating their club. It specifically permits one club per organization and applies only to expenses directly tied to that club's operations. The bill changes existing law to clarify how veterans groups can fund their social facilities using revenue from their charitable activities. This policy directly affects licensed veterans organizations in North Dakota that host charitable gaming events.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2038: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 17 of section 57-01-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the ability of the tax commissioner to make disclosures regarding taxpayers receiving tax incentives; and to provide for retroactive application.

Relating to the ability of the tax commissioner to make disclosures regarding taxpayers receiving tax incentives; and to provide for retroactive application.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2090: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 18-01-02, subsection 1 of section 18-01-03.1, sections 18-01-06, 18-01-07, 23-15-04, and 54-12-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to updating language for the state fire marshal department and to the attorney general's authority to appoint the state fire marshal; to repeal sections 18-01-35 and 18-01-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fund fees collected by the state fire marshal department; and to provide for a retroactive application.

Relating to updating language for the state fire marshal department and to the attorney general's authority to appoint the state fire marshal; to repeal sections 18‑01‑35 and 18‑01‑36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fund fees collected by the state fire marshal department; and to provide for a retroactive application.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2258: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the enforcement of agency rules.

SB 2258 requires North Dakota state agencies to always cite the specific law or rule authorizing their enforcement actions (like notices or orders). If an agency exceeds its legal authority or loses a court challenge, it must report the issue to the Governor's office. The Governor's office must investigate reports of violations, maintain records, and issue an annual report to the legislative committee detailing agencies involved. This bill directly affects all state agencies enforcing rules, adding transparency and accountability to their enforcement processes.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2205: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-11.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the charitable gaming operating fund.

SB 2205 creates a dedicated "charitable gaming operating fund" in North Dakota's state treasury to manage all taxes, fines, and penalties collected from charitable gaming activities (like bingo or raffles run by nonprofits). The bill requires quarterly allocations: $75,000 to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund, and 5% of total funds to cities and counties based on taxes collected from local games (with a minimum $200 threshold for payments). It also mandates that any excess funds remaining after covering administrative costs be transferred to the state's general fund every odd-numbered year. This bill directly affects how charitable gaming revenue is distributed to state programs and local governments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2250: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 32-03-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to damages for injuries to timber.

SB 2250 amends North Dakota law to triple damages for intentional or reckless harm to timber, trees, or underwood on another person's property. For willful or wanton injuries (intentional or reckless acts), victims now receive three times the actual damage value, unless the trespass was accidental, the person mistakenly believed the land was theirs, or highway workers removed wood for road projects. Negligent (accidental) damage still only requires compensation for the actual loss. This law directly affects landowners whose timber is intentionally damaged and those who cause such damage. The bill became law on March 24, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2368: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a grasslands grazing grant program.

SB 2368 creates a state-administered grant program for infrastructure projects on North Dakota's national grasslands, directly benefiting cooperative grazing associations and their representative organizations. Grants fund specific improvements like water systems, fencing, conservation work, wildlife habitat enhancements, and carbon capture initiatives, all located on federally managed grasslands. Organizations receiving grants must provide a $1 nonstate match for every $4 in state funding and develop approved grazing land plans with local soil conservation districts. The agriculture commissioner will oversee the program, focusing on practical infrastructure upgrades to support sustainable grazing operations.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2324: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-09.1 and a new section to chapter 40-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county home rule charter and city home rule charter conforming with statute or court order; and to amend and reenact sections 11-09.1-06 and 40-05.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter.

Relating to a county home rule charter and city home rule charter conforming with statute or court order; and to amend and reenact sections 11‑09.1‑06 and 40‑05.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1313: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and subdivision h of subsection 5 of section 39-08-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sentencing alternatives and the sentencing of a defendant to an addiction treatment program for a violation of driving under the influence; and to provide for application.

Relating to sentencing alternatives and the sentencing of a defendant to an addiction treatment program for a violation of driving under the influence; and to provide for application.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1164: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 5 of section 15.1-32-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of terms used for special education.

HB 1164 revises North Dakota's definition of "Student with a disability" in special education law to clarify which students qualify for services. The bill explicitly lists 11 specific disability categories, including autism, deafness, learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury, that now qualify for special education support. This change directly affects students aged 3-21 in North Dakota public schools who require specialized instruction due to these conditions. The bill was signed into law by Governor on March 21, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1156: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 43-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ownership of accounting firms by qualified plans; and to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 10-31-04 and subsection 3 of section 43-02.2-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to minority ownership of an accounting firm.

Relating to ownership of accounting firms by qualified plans; and to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 10-31-04 and subsection 3 of section 43‑02.2‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to minority ownership of an accounting firm.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1147: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees for game and fish licenses and permits.

HB 1147 updates North Dakota's fee schedule for hunting and fishing licenses and permits, directly affecting residents and nonresidents purchasing these licenses. The bill specifies exact fees (e.g., $30 for a resident big game license, $250 for a nonresident big game license) and clarifies where funds are deposited - most to the game and fish fund, with $45 from each nonresident big game license funding a private land initiative. It also details fees for specialized permits like fishing licenses for seniors/disabled residents ($5), commercial frog licenses ($50 for residents), and aquatic nuisance species fees ($15 per motorboat). The changes are purely administrative, adjusting existing fee structures without introducing new regulations or eligibility criteria.

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