North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1081: AN ACT to repeal sections 54-27-21 and 54-27-21.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fixed asset minimum reporting value and documentation of asset acquisitions; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1081 removes outdated reporting requirements for fixed assets held by North Dakota state agencies. It repeals specific sections of the Century Code that previously mandated minimum reporting values and documentation for asset acquisitions. This simplifies administrative processes for state entities by eliminating those specific record-keeping obligations. The bill became law after the Governor signed it on March 17, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1123: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 26.1-01-07 and 26.1-26-13.4, subsection 4 of section 26.1-26.8-04, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-05, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-06, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 26.1-26.8-09, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 26.1-26.8-09, and subsections 2 and 4 of section 26.1-27-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees charged by the insurance commissioner.

This bill (HB 1123) amends specific sections of North Dakota's insurance fee code but the provided context does not include the actual fee changes or policy details. The official abstract and bill title only state it relates to "fees charged by the insurance commissioner" without describing what those fees are, who pays them, or how they change. Without the specific text of the amendments or the policy language, a factual summary of the bill's provisions cannot be generated. The context only lists procedural steps (e.g., governor's signature), not the substantive changes to insurance commissioner fees.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1135: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 37-14-04 and 37-14-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the veterans' aid fund.

HB 1135 amends North Dakota law to increase the maximum total loan amount available through the veterans' aid fund from $5,000 to $50,000 for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. The bill directly affects North Dakota veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses who are state residents and citizens, allowing them to receive multiple loans totaling up to $50,000. Key provisions clarify that additional loans may be issued if the applicant meets ongoing eligibility criteria, with all loans consolidated into a single payment. The changes streamline access to financial assistance for qualifying veterans while maintaining the fund's purpose of providing aid through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1108: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-34.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to interstate contracts for treatment of mental illness or a substance use disorder; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1108 amends North Dakota law to update rules for interstate contracts allowing mental health and substance use disorder treatment across state lines. It directly affects patients needing care outside North Dakota and healthcare providers coordinating treatment with other states. The bill establishes clearer requirements for these contracts, ensuring proper legal agreements between states to facilitate seamless patient care. The emergency declaration reflects the urgency of addressing gaps in cross-state treatment access for vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1403: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the designation of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Day as a state holiday.

HB 1403 designates the third Friday in September each year as "Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Day" in North Dakota. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day to honor military personnel held captive or missing in action. It specifically clarifies that this designation does not mandate school or business closures, as it is a ceremonial observance, not a mandated holiday. The bill was signed into law by the governor on March 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1281: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-43.1-03.3, 57-43.2-04.5, and 57-43.3-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle fuel tax, special fuels tax, and aviation fuel tax refunds for fuels purchased by fire departments; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to motor vehicle fuel tax, special fuels tax, and aviation fuel tax refunds for fuels purchased by fire departments; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1212: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

HB 1212 designates a specific segment of North Dakota State Highway 18 - from its intersection with Highway 5 to the Canadian border - as the "PFC. Henry Gurke Memorial Highway." The bill requires the state Department of Transportation to install signs along this route bearing the memorial name and allows acceptance of donated funds for sign placement. This is a purely ceremonial bill with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the highway signage in that corridor.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1357: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15.1-06-06, and sections 15.1-07-25.3 and 15.1-07-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to protection of student data and data sharing agreements; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1357 amends North Dakota law to strengthen student data privacy protections for school districts. It requires school boards to adopt written policies mandating permission from the board before sharing student data with non-employees (except parents or as legally required), allowing data sharing with state entities only through formal agreements, and requiring districts to maintain and publicly provide lists of all individuals and personnel with data access. The law directly affects all North Dakota public school districts by establishing clear, enforceable rules for handling student information. These provisions aim to increase transparency and control over how student data is used and shared.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1148: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to military appreciation month.

HB 1148 designates May as Military Appreciation Month in North Dakota, requiring the governor to issue an annual proclamation on May 1st. The proclamation honors both current and former U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifices in defending the nation. This law directly affects state recognition practices and the governor's annual ceremonial duties, without altering military benefits or policies. It establishes a formal, yearly observance to acknowledge military contributions within North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1211: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-02-26, 49-02-29, and 49-02-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49-02-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.

Relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49‑02‑30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.

Topics ✓ Energy

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1090: 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 state highway 18 as the Specialist 4 Richard W. Orsund Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 18 as the Specialist 4 Richard W. Orsund Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1180: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15-10-18.2, subsection 2 of section 37-19.1-03, subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18, subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.8, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for certain veteran earned benefits; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1180 amends North Dakota law to clarify eligibility for veteran benefits, directly affecting veterans with service-connected disabilities, their dependents, and surviving spouses. It updates definitions to include veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (including those with extra-schedular ratings for total disability), expanding who qualifies as a "dependent" for benefits like education assistance and employment preferences. Key provisions include allowing spouses of disabled veterans to claim employment preference if the veteran cannot, and extending free distinctive vehicle license plates (for up to two vehicles) to disabled veterans and surviving spouses receiving VA dependency compensation. The bill also clarifies residency requirements for dependents and streamlines proof of VA compensation eligibility.

Topics ✓ Veterans

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