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passed · North Dakota · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1161: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funding for newly created full-time equivalent positions at institutions under the control of the state board of higher education.

HB 1161 creates a state-funded pool to cover salaries for vacant full-time staff positions at North Dakota's public colleges and universities. Institutions must transfer unused funding for vacant positions (as of December 1 of the prior even year) to a central pool annually. Institutions can then request allocations from this pool to fill vacancies or hire temporary staff, but only if they prove no other federal or external funds are available. The bill requires the state board to report on vacancy rates, fund usage, and savings from unfilled positions.
Eric Murphy (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed both · North Dakota · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1568: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.
Mary Schneider (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 2310: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-09.1-05, 32-09.1-10, and 32-09.1-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to garnishments.

SB 2310 adjusts fee requirements and minimum judgment thresholds for garnishment proceedings in North Dakota. It sets a $25-$40 fee for service on state entities (like the Office of Management and Budget) and requires plaintiffs to pay this fee when serving garnishee summons. The bill also prohibits judgments under $25-$40 against garnishees, requiring their discharge if the underlying judgment is below this amount. These changes directly affect creditors, debtors, and state agencies involved in garnishment cases.
Jeff Barta (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 2175: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 16.1-06-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to conducting and reporting postelection audits.

SB 2175 requires North Dakota counties to conduct mandatory pre-election testing of voting systems at least one week before each election, using preaudited ballots to verify accuracy and detect errors. It also mandates random post-election audits in each county within six to eight days after voting, reviewing results from federal, statewide, legislative, and county contests. These audits must be performed by appointed election boards using logic and accuracy testing procedures, with results submitted to the Secretary of State for public reporting. The law directly affects county auditors, election officials, and the Secretary of State’s office, ensuring transparency in election results verification. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 19, 2025.
Kristin Roers (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 2195: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requirements for selling aerosol dusters containing difluoroethane; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the classification of difluoroethane as a volatile chemical; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to requirements for selling aerosol dusters containing difluoroethane; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the classification of difluoroethane as a volatile chemical; and to provide a penalty.
Judy Lee (R)
passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 2338: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-01.14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legislative districts; and to provide for application.

SB 2338 is a procedural bill that redraws North Dakota's legislative district boundaries by amending Section 54-03-01.14 of the Century Code. It defines the geographic boundaries for all 47 districts, including creating subdistricts for Districts 4 and 9 (requiring separate elections for representatives in each subdistrict). The bill does not change voting rules or create new policies - it solely updates the map for representation. The measure failed to pass in the Senate on March 21, 2025, with 3 yeas and 81 nays.
Jerry Klein (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SCR 4024: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying using dedicated funds in the Capitol building fund to build a legislative office building.

SCR 4024 is a concurrent resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study using existing funds from the Capitol building fund to construct a new legislative office building. It addresses current facility issues including inadequate meeting spaces, unsafe parking conditions, and the lack of dedicated work areas for legislators and staff. The resolution specifies the study should examine building a legislative office building on Capitol grounds, potentially incorporating modern committee rooms and office space, while utilizing the fund's remaining balance (over $5 million) that has been partially used for other purposes. This resolution does not authorize construction but requires Legislative Management to report findings and any needed legislation to the next legislative session.
Tim Mathern (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2040: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 43-60-02 and subsection 1 of section 43-60-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the ordering of genetic testing by genetic counselors and examinations required for genetic counseling licensure.

SB 2040 updates North Dakota's laws governing genetic counselors. It changes rules allowing genetic counselors to order genetic tests directly and revises the exam requirements needed to become licensed. This directly affects licensed genetic counselors practicing in North Dakota by clarifying their scope of practice and licensure process. The bill, now law after being signed by the Governor on March 17, 2025, makes these specific policy changes without altering patient access or healthcare costs.
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2121: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 23 of section 54-52-01, section 54-52-17, subsection 2 of section 54-52-28, sections 54-52.1-03.1 and 54-52.2-06, subsection 8 of section 54-52.6-01, and subsection 1 of section 54-52.6-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to administering the public employees retirement system.

SB 2121 updates administrative rules for North Dakota's public employees retirement system by amending specific sections of the Century Code. It directly affects public employees covered by the retirement system and the agencies managing it. The bill modifies operational procedures related to the system's administration but does not change benefit calculations or eligibility. The changes focus on technical updates to how the retirement system is run, as reflected in the bill's title and abstract. This bill became law after being signed by the Governor on March 18, 2025.
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2367: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 8 and 9 of section 57-02-27.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to assessment of agricultural property; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2367 standardizes how agricultural property taxes are calculated in North Dakota. It requires county tax directors to create and get state approval for specific "modifiers" that adjust property assessments, which assessors must use annually without property owner applications. These approved modifiers must be provided to all assessors by February 1st each year. The law applies directly to agricultural property owners and county assessors, changing how their tax assessments are determined starting for 2025 tax years.
Janne Myrdal (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2152: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 11-18-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to statements of full consideration.

SB 2152 amends North Dakota law to clarify which property transactions do not require a "statement of full consideration" when transferring deeds. It specifically rewords exemptions to exclude transactions involving public utility property, family or corporate affiliate sales, estate settlements, foreclosures, nonprofit organizations, changes in property use, quitclaim deeds, non-assessable property, and agricultural land under 80 acres. This change affects property transactions governed by the North Dakota Century Code section 11-18-02.2.
Dean Rummel (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2044: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-01-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to watercourse determinations.

The provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of SB 2044, only its title, abstract, and legislative actions. Without specific information about what the bill amends or reenacts in Section 61-01-06 (e.g., criteria for watercourse classification, affected landowners, or regulatory changes), a factual summary cannot be created. The abstract "Relating to watercourse determinations" is too generic to describe key mechanisms or who is directly affected. To generate an accurate summary, the bill's substantive language or an official summary from the North Dakota Legislature would be required.
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