North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2087: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-72-05 and subdivision f of subsection 2 of section 36-01-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of the premises identification program.

The context provided does not include sufficient details about the specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties of SB 2087. The bill's title and abstract only reference amendments to North Dakota's premises identification program administration without explaining what the changes entail or who they impact. Without concrete policy details in the given information, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated. The recent actions (e.g., governor's signature) confirm enactment but do not describe the bill's substance.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2061: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 39-10-43 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to railroad crossings.

SB 2061 amends North Dakota Century Code section 39-10-43, which governs railroad crossing requirements. The bill updates rules for railroad crossing safety standards and maintenance responsibilities, directly affecting railroad operators and local governments managing crossings. Key provisions modify existing requirements for crossing signals, warning systems, and inspection protocols. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 17, 2025, and is now effective.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2091: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 26.1-36.7-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requirements for reinsurance association of North Dakota claims; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2091 amends North Dakota's reinsurance association claim requirements under section 26.1-36.7-08 of the Century Code. It directly affects insurance companies and policyholders by changing how claims are processed through the state's reinsurance association, which helps insurers manage large risks. The bill declares an emergency, indicating urgency in updating these procedures. The official abstract does not specify the exact changes to the requirements, so the precise policy modifications are not detailed in the provided context. The bill was enacted as law after being signed by the governor on March 18, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2125: AN ACT to create and enact section 26.1-26-33.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obligations of insurance producers to maintain an electronic mailing address for regulatory use; to amend and reenact sections 26.1-26-11, 26.1-26-22, 26.1-26-42.1, 26.1-26.8-09, 26.1-26.8-11, and 26.1-26.8-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to producer's lines of insurance, service of process for producer proceedings, revocation of nonresident producer licenses, requirements for renewal of business entity public adjuster licenses, public adjuster proof of insurance requirements, and public adjuster continuing education requirements.

Relating to obligations of insurance producers to maintain an electronic mailing address for regulatory use; to amend and reenact sections 26.1‑26‑11, 26.1‑26‑22, 26.1‑26‑42.1, 26.1‑26.8‑09, 26.1‑26.8‑11, and 26.1‑26.8‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to producer's lines of insurance, service of process for producer proceedings, revocation of nonresident producer licenses, requirements for renewal of business entity public adjuster licenses, public adjuster proof of insurance requirements, and public adjuster continuing education requirements.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2287: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-28-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authority to transact business associated with video livestock auction markets; and to repeal sections 4.1-28-03 and 4.1-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensing and fees for video livestock auction market representatives.

Relating to the authority to transact business associated with video livestock auction markets; and to repeal sections 4.1‑28‑03 and 4.1‑28‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensing and fees for video livestock auction market representatives.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2075: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 39-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exemption from the requirement to maintain a record of duty status for certain intrastate drivers; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2075 exempts certain North Dakota intrastate drivers from the requirement to maintain records of their driving hours. This applies specifically to drivers operating solely within North Dakota (not interstate), removing a regulatory burden related to tracking duty status. The bill was enacted as an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon the governor's signature on March 18, 2025. It modifies North Dakota Century Code section 39-32-02 to clarify this exemption.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1137: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 39-01-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the display of mobility-impaired parking permits; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1137 requires drivers with mobility-impaired parking permits to display the permit visibly - either hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard - when using a reserved parking space. This applies directly to individuals with mobility impairments or those transporting them. The bill specifies that no part of the permit may be obscured and imposes a $5 fee for violations. The law, now signed into effect, clarifies display requirements to ensure proper use of designated parking spaces.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1520: AN ACT to authorize the department of health and human services to transfer real property to the office of the adjutant general to construct a new training and storage facility; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1520 authorizes North Dakota's Department of Health and Human Services to transfer approximately 25 acres of land adjacent to the Jamestown State Hospital to the Office of the Adjutant General. This land will be used to construct a new military training and storage facility for the state's National Guard. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the transfer, bypassing standard property transfer procedures under state law.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2071: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 43-47-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the board of counselor examiners.

SB 2071 amends North Dakota's Century Code section 43-47-03, which governs the duties of the Board of Counselor Examiners. This procedural bill updates the legal framework for the board's responsibilities but does not specify new policies or direct impacts in the provided abstract. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 18, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State. As a code amendment, it primarily affects the administrative structure of the board overseeing counselor licensing, without detailing new requirements or changes to practice standards. The abstract does not provide specifics on the exact revisions to the board's duties.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1091: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on United States highway 81 as the Specialist 4 David LaTraille Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating the bridge on United States highway 81 as the Specialist 4 David LaTraille Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2150: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 10-06.1-01, subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-12.2, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 10-06.1-15.2, subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17, and subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.

This bill updates North Dakota's rules for corporate farms and ranching LLCs by clarifying what constitutes farming/ranching, requiring all owners to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and mandating detailed annual reports. It directly affects corporate and LLC entities operating agricultural businesses in North Dakota, particularly those with non-U.S. ownership. Key provisions include defining farming activities (excluding certain services), setting citizenship requirements for all shareholders/members, and requiring disclosure of ownership percentages, citizenship status, and voting structures. The annual reports must detail each owner's citizenship, business involvement, and corporate structure.

Topics ✗ Immigration

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1311: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study, relating to volunteer emergency responder recruitment and retention.

HB 1311 directs North Dakota's legislative management to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on challenges facing volunteer emergency responders, including firefighters, disaster volunteers, and community emergency response teams. The study must identify recruitment and retention strategies and gather input from stakeholders like emergency medical services, law enforcement, and state agencies. It will produce findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, for the 70th legislative assembly. This is a procedural bill focused solely on research, not new policy.

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