North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1040: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-34-04 of North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the drought disaster livestock water assistance program.

This bill amends North Dakota's drought disaster livestock water assistance program eligibility rules. However, the provided context only includes the bill's title and abstract ("relating to eligibility for the drought disaster livestock water assistance program"), without specific details on the changes made or who is directly affected. Without the actual text of the amendment or its key provisions, a substantive summary of what the bill does cannot be provided. The bill was signed into law on March 14, 2025, but the abstract does not describe concrete policy changes.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1068: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 23-01-05.5, 43-10-10.1, and 44-04-18.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to autopsy reports, working papers, funeral practice exceptions, and photographs.

HB 1068 amends specific sections of North Dakota's Century Code related to autopsy reports, working papers, funeral practice exceptions, and photographs. The bill directly affects medical examiners, funeral service providers, and potentially families involved in death investigations by modifying how these records are handled. While the bill's title and abstract identify the topics it addresses, the provided context does not specify the exact changes to the code sections or the concrete policy modifications. Therefore, the summary can only describe the bill's subject matter, not its specific provisions. The bill was enacted into law after receiving final approval in March 2025.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1056: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 24-02-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Oahe bridge development.

Based solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of HB 1056's policy content cannot be generated. The bill's title and abstract ("Relating to the Oahe bridge development") do not specify the actual changes made to the North Dakota Century Code section 24-02-02.1 or describe the concrete mechanisms or affected parties. The context only confirms the bill's passage timeline (signed by Governor March 14, 2025) and filing, but lacks explanatory details about the legislative substance or specific policy changes. Without additional information on what the amended code section actually modifies regarding the Oahe bridge, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2043: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 15.1-13-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to denial of or immediate revocation of a teaching license for crimes against a child and sexual offenses.

SB 2043 amends North Dakota law to require immediate revocation of a teaching license for educators convicted of crimes against children or sexual offenses. The bill directly affects current and future teachers who face such convictions, removing the previous requirement for a separate license review process. Key provisions change Section 15.1-13-26 of the North Dakota Century Code to mandate automatic license revocation upon conviction for these specific crimes. The law, signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025, takes effect immediately upon conviction, ensuring educators convicted of these offenses can no longer teach without further administrative delay.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1215: AN ACT to repeal section 24-02-46 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the multistate highway transportation agreement.

HB 1215 repealed North Dakota's section 24-02-46 in the Century Code, which previously addressed the multistate highway transportation agreement. This bill directly affects state transportation agencies and officials responsible for administering interstate highway agreements. The key mechanism was simply removing the outdated code section from state law. The bill became effective after the governor signed it on March 14, 2025. As a procedural repeal, it does not create new requirements or alter existing transportation policies.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1075: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 and a new section to chapter 37-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the department of emergency services.

HB 1075 amends North Dakota law to require criminal history record checks for certain positions within the Department of Emergency Services by creating new code sections (12-60-24 and chapter 37-17.1). It directly affects individuals seeking or holding specific roles in the department by mandating these background checks as part of hiring or retention procedures. The bill became law after the Governor signed it on March 14, 2025. This is a procedural change to the state code, not a new policy affecting broader public services.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1116: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 4 of section 23-01-05.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the disclosure of an autopsy report; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 11-19.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorizing the coroner and the state forensic examiner to disclose autopsy reports to the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

Relating to the disclosure of an autopsy report; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 11‑19.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorizing the coroner and the state forensic examiner to disclose autopsy reports to the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1077: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 54-52-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of national guard security officer and firefighter.

HB 1077 amends the North Dakota Century Code to update the legal definition of "national guard security officer" and "firefighter" within specific sections of the law. This procedural bill clarifies terminology for these roles without creating new obligations or benefits. It was signed into law by the Governor on March 14, 2025, and is now part of North Dakota statute. The bill directly affects how these terms are interpreted in related legal contexts but does not alter eligibility, duties, or other policy provisions.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2053: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 27-11-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state bar admission fee.

SB 2053 amends North Dakota's state bar admission fee by revising section 27-11-17 of the Century Code. The official abstract only states the bill relates to the bar admission fee without specifying whether the fee increases, decreases, or changes structure. Without details on the exact fee amount or affected parties (e.g., new lawyers, law students), a substantive summary cannot be provided. The bill has passed all legislative steps and been signed into law, but the abstract lacks the necessary policy specifics.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2050: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-12-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the director of the state crime laboratory.

SB 2050 is a procedural bill amending a specific section of North Dakota's criminal justice code related to the state crime laboratory director. It modifies subsection 1 of Section 54-12-24 in the North Dakota Century Code, though the exact nature of the amendment is not detailed in the provided abstract. This bill directly affects the administrative structure of the state crime laboratory by updating the code governing the director's role. As a technical code amendment, it does not create new policies or impact specific groups beyond the laboratory's operational framework. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 14, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2056: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 29-06.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tribal arrest warrants.

SB 2056 amends North Dakota Century Code section 29-06.1-02 regarding tribal arrest warrants, but the provided context does not specify the exact changes to the law or its direct effects. The bill was enacted after passing the legislature and receiving the governor's signature on March 14, 2025. Without details on the specific provisions or mechanisms in the amendment, no concrete policy changes can be described. The summary must remain neutral and factual, so the lack of specific information about the bill's content is noted.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1031: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 1-01-49, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-15, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 14-07.6-01, section 18-01-36, subdivision j of subsection 4 of section 27-20.3-16, subsection 19 of section 45-13-01, subsection 7 of section 49-02-02, section 52-02-18, subsection 5 of section 54-10-28, section 54-52.6-02.2, subsection 3 of section 57-02-08.8, subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.5-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; to repeal sections 1-01-18, 1-01-20, 1-01-21, 1-01-27, 1-01-29, 1-01-30, 1-01-36, 1-01-40, 1-01-41, 1-01-42, 1-01-45, 1-01-46, 1-01-47, and 1-01-51 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; to repeal sections 1‑01‑18, 1‑01‑20, 1‑01‑21, 1‑01‑27, 1‑01‑29, 1‑01‑30, 1‑01‑36, 1‑01‑40, 1‑01‑41, 1‑01‑42, 1‑01‑45, 1‑01‑46, 1‑01‑47, and 1‑01‑51 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide an effective date.

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