North Dakota Bills

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1480: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a request for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle.

HB 1480 would establish a process for non-legal owners to obtain a certificate of title for a motor vehicle that hasn't been registered for over ten years. To qualify, the requester must send a certified letter to the vehicle's last registered address and advertise the title request in a local newspaper for 14 days. If no response is received within 14 days and proof of compliance is provided, the state department would issue the title. This procedural bill directly affects individuals seeking to claim abandoned or long-unused vehicles. The bill failed to pass the legislature in March 2025.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1512: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 43-28-18.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an individual's ability to file a complaint.

HB 1512 amends North Dakota's dental board complaint process to clarify how individuals can file complaints about dentists. It requires written complaints to be filed with the dental board, mandates the board to investigate and notify both the complainant and dentist, and ensures complainants receive the dentist's written response. The bill also specifies that complaint records remain confidential during investigation and allows the board to charge dentists fees covering disciplinary costs. This directly affects individuals filing complaints, dentists under investigation, and the dental board during disciplinary proceedings.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 2244: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental involvement in a child's education; and to amend and reenact section 14-09-32.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a parent's interest in a child's upbringing.

Relating to parental involvement in a child's education; and to amend and reenact section 14‑09‑32.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a parent's interest in a child's upbringing.

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SCR 4001: A concurrent resolution authorizing the Budget Section of the Legislative Management to hold the required legislative hearings on state plans for the receipt and expenditure of new or revised block grants passed by Congress.

SCR 4001 authorizes North Dakota's Budget Section of Legislative Management to hold required public hearings on state plans for federal block grants (like community services grants) after the legislature adjourns. It directly affects how the state reviews and approves federal funding under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, ensuring hearings can occur even when the legislature is not in session. The resolution delegates this hearing authority to the Budget Section from adjournment through September 30, 2027, using methods the section determines appropriate. This is a procedural measure to meet federal requirements for block grant oversight.

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SCR 4006: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

This North Dakota resolution urges Congress to create federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It highlights the herd's historical connection to Theodore Roosevelt's era, its role in preserving North Dakota's cultural identity, and its economic benefits through tourism. The resolution specifically requests Congress enact legislation to ensure the long-term health and preservation of the herd. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create law but formally requests federal action.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1186: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating Knife River flint as the official state rock.

HB 1186 designates Knife River flint as North Dakota's official state rock by adding it to the state code. This procedural bill updates North Dakota's official symbols without affecting policies, regulations, or specific groups. It simply establishes Knife River flint as the state rock through a formal legislative designation in the North Dakota Century Code. The bill became law after being signed by the Governor on March 26, 2025.

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.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 2384: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-14, subsection 11 of section 53-06.2-01, and sections 53-06.2-07 and 53-06.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and the elimination of dog racing; and to provide an effective date.

This bill amends North Dakota's gaming laws to eliminate dog racing by removing it from the definition of "racing" and prohibiting wagering on dog races under the certificate system. It updates licensing requirements for manufacturers and distributors of electronic pull tab devices, bingo systems, and other gaming equipment, imposing annual fees ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with portions of fees directed to a charitable gaming technology fund. The bill directly affects gaming equipment manufacturers, distributors, and racetracks previously authorized for dog racing. Key mechanisms include revised licensing fees, restrictions on selling gaming equipment to unauthorized parties, and a ban on dog racing wagering.

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

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1381: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid.

HB 1381 revises North Dakota's school funding formula to determine state aid for public school districts. It establishes a baseline funding amount using 2017-18 revenue data (including property taxes, tuition, mineral revenue, and other specific income sources) and calculates per-student funding based on this baseline. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the bill requires a 40% reduction in excess funding for districts exceeding the baseline, with annual reduction increases of 15% until the baseline per student matches the state's fixed payment rate. This affects all North Dakota public school districts by changing how their state aid is calculated and potentially reducing funding for those with higher historical revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

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.

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