North Dakota Bills

HB 1043 amends North Dakota's Century Code to change the rules for selecting the vice chairman of the state water commission. This procedural bill updates Section 61-02-08 of the code, directly affecting the water commission's leadership structure. The bill was enacted after receiving final approval from the Governor on March 14, 2025.

Relating to the management of eggs and poultry in the state; and to repeal section 4.1‑19‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensing requirements for buyers, sellers, and producers of eggs and poultry.

Based solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of HB 1085 cannot be generated. The official abstract ("Relating to federal meat inspection regulations") and bill title are too generic to specify what the amendment does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms. No concrete policy changes, provisions, or affected parties are described in the available information. Without additional details from the bill text or a substantive summary, creating a factual 3-5 sentence summary would require speculation, which contradicts the instructions to remain objective and factual.

This bill amends a specific section of North Dakota's law regarding the county and township infrastructure fund. However, the provided abstract and context do not describe the specific policy changes, funding mechanisms, or who would be directly affected by the amendment. Without details on what the subsection 57-51.1-07.8 change actually alters (e.g., eligibility, funding levels, administration), a substantive summary of the bill's provisions cannot be provided. The bill was signed into law on March 14, 2025, but the abstract lacks the necessary detail to explain its concrete policy impact.

HB 1035 adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact into North Dakota law, creating Chapter 43-41.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. This allows social workers licensed in any participating state to practice in North Dakota without obtaining an additional state license. The key mechanism is mutual recognition of licenses among states that have joined the compact, streamlining practice for social workers moving between jurisdictions. This directly affects licensed social workers seeking employment across state lines and their employers in North Dakota.

Relating to eligibility for a one-time premium credit for North Dakota national guard, armed forces, veterans, and a surviving spouse of a veteran; to amend and reenact section 65-04-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to decisions issued by electronic means; and to provide for application.

Based on the provided context, a detailed policy summary of HB 1070 cannot be generated. The bill title and official abstract only state it amends North Dakota's children's health insurance program code section (50-29-04), but the context does not specify the exact changes made to the program, eligibility rules, funding mechanisms, or affected populations. While the bill was enacted (signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025), the provided information lacks concrete details about the amendments required for a policy summary. To describe the bill's specific provisions, additional legislative text or a detailed summary would be needed.

This bill amends North Dakota Century Code Section 12.1-32-06.1 to clarify that supervised probation begins only after a court's alternative sentencing order becomes final, not immediately upon sentencing. It directly affects individuals sentenced to probation instead of incarceration, ensuring probation supervision starts once the court order is confirmed. The key change delays the probation start date until the court's order is officially effective, resolving ambiguity in the prior law. This is a technical procedural adjustment to sentencing timing, not a substantive policy shift.

HB 1079 is a procedural bill that renames internal divisions within North Dakota's Department of Emergency Services. It modifies specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update the official names of these divisions without changing their functions or responsibilities. The bill directly affects the department's internal structure but does not alter emergency services policies, funding, or public-facing programs. This renaming was completed when the bill was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025.

HB 1087 updates licensing requirements for administrators of life and health insurance and pharmacy benefit managers in North Dakota. It amends specific sections of state law (26.1-27-03 and 26.1-27.1-02) to modernize the rules these professionals must follow. The bill directly affects insurance companies, health insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers who must now comply with the revised licensing standards. These changes streamline administrative processes without altering core insurance or pharmacy benefit management practices.

HB 1039 amends a North Dakota law to clarify which medical professionals can join the state's Physician Health Program. It specifically updates the definition of "licensee" eligible for participation in this program, ensuring only certain licensed healthcare providers qualify. The change directly affects doctors and other medical license holders seeking support for health issues without jeopardizing their licenses. The bill was enacted into law after passing through the state legislature and receiving the governor's signature in March 2025.

Relating to establishment and enforcement of child support; and to repeal section 50‑09‑32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to enforcement of child support.