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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2240: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1-23-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1‑23‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2355: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students.

SB 2355 would require North Dakota's public school science standards to include "intelligent design" as a "viable scientific theory" for all K-12 students by August 2027. The bill mandates the state superintendent to add it to curriculum standards, provide teachers with instructional materials supporting this view, and offer required training. The measure failed to pass in February 2025, receiving 22 votes in favor and 25 against. It directly affects science education content and teacher preparation in North Dakota public schools.

Topics ✗ Education

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2215: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the introduction of legislative bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch.

SB 2215 would require executive branch agencies and the judicial branch in North Dakota to obtain a specific request from legislative leadership before introducing a bill. The bill would prevent these branches from submitting proposed legislation directly to the legislature without such a prior request. This change would affect how state agencies and courts propose new laws, shifting the process to require legislative approval before drafting. The bill failed to pass in the legislature during its 2025 session, with 19 votes in favor and 28 against. It is a procedural rule change, not a substantive policy.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1475: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to providing breakfast and lunch to all students of participating entities, including school districts, nonpublic schools, and tribal schools, at no cost to the student.

Relating to providing breakfast and lunch to all students of participating entities, including school districts, nonpublic schools, and tribal schools, at no cost to the student.

Topics ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SCR 4009: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to support admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States.

SCR 4009 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging Congress to support admitting Washington, D.C., as a state. It directly affects the approximately 700,000 residents of D.C. who currently lack voting representation in Congress and full self-governance despite paying federal taxes and serving in the military. The resolution calls on Congress to enact legislation granting D.C. statehood, aligning with previous D.C. voter approvals for statehood and the District's Home Rule Act framework. It does not create new policy but formally advocates for congressional action on D.C. statehood.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1290: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 53-06.1-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state gaming commission rules on electronic pull tab games and deals at the end of a quarter.

HB 1290 amends North Dakota's gaming commission rules to prohibit requiring electronic pull tab games to close at the end of a quarter. Instead, it allows the commission to mandate quarterly reports for these games. The bill directly affects state gaming regulators and businesses operating electronic pull tab systems. Key provisions prevent mandatory game closures while maintaining reporting requirements to ensure transparency and compliance. This change modifies existing rules under North Dakota Century Code section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 4.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2034: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 15-18.2-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state aid for institutions of higher education; and to provide legislative intent.

SB 2034 proposes changes to North Dakota's state funding formula for public colleges and universities by amending a specific section of the state code (15-18.2-03). The bill aims to adjust how state aid is allocated to higher education institutions but does not specify the exact nature of the changes in the provided context. It was reported out of committee with a "do not pass" recommendation and ultimately failed to advance, receiving 0 yeas and 47 nays during its second reading on February 24, 2025. The bill directly affects public colleges and universities receiving state funding but lacks detail on whether it increases, decreases, or modifies the funding structure. This summary is based solely on the bill's title, abstract, and voting record, as the context does not describe the specific policy mechanisms.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SCR 4022: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact sections 1 and 3 of article II of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to elective franchise for an election on a question related to property tax or bonding; and to provide an effective date.

This bill proposes amending North Dakota's constitution to allow any U.S. citizen aged 18+ who owns property in the state to vote in local elections specifically about property taxes or bonds within the political subdivision (like a city or county) where they own that property. It directly affects property owners who may not reside in the local area but have property there. The key change would expand voting eligibility for these specific local tax/bond measures, separate from general voting rights. If approved by voters in 2026, the change would take effect on August 1, 2027.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1409: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 32-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to general provisions for judicial remedies.

HB 1409 defines "interest" in North Dakota court cases to include both legal and equitable claims, requiring courts to interpret it broadly. It specifies that an "interested party" in any civil or criminal case includes anyone whose property, rights, or benefits may be affected by a court decision. The bill establishes a clear standard for who can participate in legal proceedings based on their stake in the outcome. As a procedural definition bill, it does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups, but rather clarifies court eligibility standards. The bill failed to pass in the North Dakota legislature in February 2025.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1360: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-66-01, subsection 2 of section 54-66-04, and sections 54-66-05, 54-66-08, 54-66-10, and 54-66-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the enforcement process for the North Dakota ethics commission; and to repeal sections 54-66-06, 54-66-07, and 54-66-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to complaints filed with the North Dakota ethics commission.

Relating to the enforcement process for the North Dakota ethics commission; and to repeal sections 54‑66‑06, 54‑66‑07, and 54‑66‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to complaints filed with the North Dakota ethics commission.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1276: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a public-spirited organization's use of raffle proceeds for a political purpose.

HB 1276 clarifies that political organizations - including candidate committees, political action committees, and state political parties - may use net raffle proceeds for political purposes under North Dakota law. It amends a statute to explicitly state that "public-spirited use" includes political purposes for these organizations, removing ambiguity about fund usage. The bill specifies that such organizations must disclose their intended use of raffle income on permit applications, while other public-spirited groups remain restricted to non-political uses. This change directly affects political groups seeking to fund campaigns through raffles, aligning their permitted activities with existing definitions. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass in February 2025.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2350: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 44-04-18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption from open records for employee performance and discipline records contained in personnel records.

SB 2350 would amend North Dakota's open records law to keep public employees' performance and discipline records confidential for three years or until employment ends, whichever comes first. This change directly affects state and local government employees whose personnel files contain these records, making them exempt from public disclosure requests. The bill specifies that such records remain confidential unless part of an internal investigation (exempt for up to 180 days) or needed by law enforcement for hiring. It also clarifies that other personal information in personnel files, like medical details or home addresses, remains exempt under existing law.