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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2150: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 10-06.1-01, subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-12.2, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 10-06.1-15.2, subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17, and subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.

This bill updates North Dakota's rules for corporate farms and ranching LLCs by clarifying what constitutes farming/ranching, requiring all owners to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and mandating detailed annual reports. It directly affects corporate and LLC entities operating agricultural businesses in North Dakota, particularly those with non-U.S. ownership. Key provisions include defining farming activities (excluding certain services), setting citizenship requirements for all shareholders/members, and requiring disclosure of ownership percentages, citizenship status, and voting structures. The annual reports must detail each owner's citizenship, business involvement, and corporate structure.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates all owners of corporate farms/ranching LLCs must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, restricting non-citizens from owning agricultural businesses.95% confidence
Paul Thomas (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1311: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study, relating to volunteer emergency responder recruitment and retention.

HB 1311 directs North Dakota's legislative management to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on challenges facing volunteer emergency responders, including firefighters, disaster volunteers, and community emergency response teams. The study must identify recruitment and retention strategies and gather input from stakeholders like emergency medical services, law enforcement, and state agencies. It will produce findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, for the 70th legislative assembly. This is a procedural bill focused solely on research, not new policy.
Bernie Satrom (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SCR 4025: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying all state laws to identify laws that are outdated, unnecessary, or cause undue burden on this state and its citizens.

SCR 4025 is a procedural resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study all state laws for being outdated, unnecessary, or causing undue burden on citizens. It does not change any laws itself but requires a review to identify potential reforms. The resolution mandates that Legislative Management report findings and recommendations - including any needed legislation - to the next legislative session. This affects only the legislative staff conducting the study, not the public or specific laws directly. It is a non-binding step toward potential future law revisions.
Jeff Magrum (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1471: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to method of dental payment options in preferred provider arrangements.

HB 1471 requires dental benefit plans in North Dakota to offer payment methods other than credit cards to dentists, preventing plans from requiring credit card payments only. It mandates that plans notify dentists about any fees for specific payment methods, explain available options, and provide clear instructions for selecting fee-free alternatives. The bill also prohibits charging transmission fees for electronic payments unless the dentist consents, and restricts plans from sharing credit card company profits to cover claim payments. This directly affects dental benefit plans, their vendors, and health maintenance organizations when paying dentists in North Dakota.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires dental plans to offer non-credit payment options, prohibits unfair fees, and improves access to dental services by reducing financial barriers for providers.95% confidence
Nels Christianson (R) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3017: A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.

HCR 3017 is a symbolic resolution designating December 6th as "Miner's Day" in North Dakota to honor coal miners. It recognizes coal miners' contributions to providing reliable, affordable energy (supplying 55% of the state's electricity) and supporting the economy ($5.5 billion in business activity, 12,000 jobs). The resolution urges the federal government to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and revise regulations it claims disadvantage coal, while promoting carbon capture and coal-based technologies. This is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect, solely intended to publicly acknowledge coal miners' work and advocate for federal policy changes.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyHonors coal miners, promotes coal energy (55% of state electricity), urges repeal of regulations disadvantaging coal, indirectly opposes clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly urges repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding (climate regulation) and promotes coal over environmental protections, opposing regulatory safeguards.95% confidence
Anna Novak (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3009: A concurrent resolution urging the federal government to take actions to enact trade policy that supports business and workers of the United States while penalizing global polluters.

HCR 3009 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging the federal government to adopt trade policies that penalize countries with high pollution levels (like China and Russia) while supporting U.S. businesses and workers. It specifically calls for holding foreign producers to environmental standards comparable to U.S. domestic rules, aiming to reduce reliance on imports from high-emission countries and boost domestic manufacturing. The resolution directly affects U.S. industries and workers by advocating for trade rules that address environmental and economic concerns raised by North Dakota, including mineral supply chain vulnerabilities. It does not create new laws but formally requests federal action, with North Dakota’s legislature directing copies to U.S. leaders and its congressional delegation. The resolution focuses on policy changes to align trade with environmental accountability, without specifying exact mechanisms like tariffs.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPenalizes global polluters and enforces U.S. environmental standards in trade policy, reducing reliance on high-emission imports while supporting domestic manufacturing.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly urges trade policies that 'support U.S. businesses and workers' and aims to boost domestic manufacturing, directly advancing labor interests through job creation and reduced import reliance.90% confidence
Jeremy Olson (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3006: A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to improve mail processing across the state to address delivery issues.

HCR 3006 is a non-binding resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to improve mail processing and transparency statewide. It specifically requests better handling of mail delivery to address disruptions affecting rural residents, local newspapers, small businesses, and legal processes like court notices. The resolution asks USPS to implement clearer communication about service disruptions and standardized reporting procedures. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses legislative concern to the Postmaster General and North Dakota's congressional delegation.
Donald Longmuir (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3007: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

HCR 3007 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging Congress to recognize U.S. military personnel who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. It specifically requests Congress issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (or similar recognition) for service in a hostile area during that period. The resolution directly affects veterans who served in Honduras during the 1980s and early 1990s, acknowledging their deployment in a region involving combat support and casualties. The resolution will be forwarded to congressional leaders and North Dakota's congressional delegation as a formal request for federal recognition.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges Congress to recognize Honduras veterans with medal, directly acknowledging service which alignates with veteran recognition support indicators.95% confidence
Jason Dockter (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3024: A concurrent resolution urging the United States Congress to transfer the management of all national grassland property within the state from the United States Forest Service to the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

This North Dakota concurrent resolution (HCR 3024) requests that the U.S. Congress transfer management of the state's national grasslands - over 1 million acres currently overseen by the U.S. Forest Service - to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It argues the NRCS better aligns with the original purpose of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, which established these grasslands to control erosion, conserve resources, and support agricultural lands. The resolution does not change management itself but urges Congress to act on this recommendation. It directly affects North Dakota's national grassland properties and their conservation management approach.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly seeks transfer to NRCS for erosion control and resource conservation per Bankhead-Jones Act, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Keith Kempenich (R)
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3016: A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of enhanced oil recovery and encouraging the State of North Dakota and federal government to maintain favorable policies that support the development of carbon capture technology and utilization of carbon dioxide as a commodity for advancing energy security.

HCR 3016 is a non-binding resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature urging state and federal officials to maintain policies supporting carbon capture technology and CO₂ utilization for enhanced oil recovery. It highlights that CO₂ from energy and agriculture facilities can unlock additional oil production in the Bakken Formation - potentially adding billions of barrels - and supports North Dakota's oil industry (which contributes $8 million daily in tax revenue) and coal sector (12,000 jobs). The resolution specifically asks the federal government to incentivize CO₂ use in oil recovery and partner with North Dakota to advance these technologies. It does not create new laws but encourages existing policy continuity to boost energy security and economic benefits.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill promotes fossil fuel extraction via carbon capture for oil recovery, opposing renewable energy transition by favoring oil/coal sectors over clean energy policies.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prioritizes oil industry expansion via CO₂ utilization for enhanced oil recovery, not environmental protection. Focus on increasing fossil fuel production contradicts environmental goals.95% confidence
Anna Novak (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3019: A concurrent resolution congratulating Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States.

HCR 3019 is a ceremonial resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature to formally congratulate Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as U.S. President. It directly affects President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and North Dakota's congressional delegation, as the resolution will be delivered to them. The resolution expresses the legislature's support for Trump's leadership, border policies, and conservative principles, citing his election victory and survival of assassination attempts. It has no policy impact beyond this symbolic gesture of recognition.
Dawson Holle (R) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2135: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 18-04-05 and section 18-05.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the firefighters death benefits fund.

SB 2135 amends North Dakota law to increase the biennial funding transfer to the firefighters' death benefits fund from $50,125 to $50,125 (correcting a typo in the bill text) and sets a $10,025 payment for survivors of firefighters who died while performing duties. The bill requires fire department chiefs or their designees to verify line-of-duty deaths before payments are made. It directly affects surviving family members of deceased firefighters and the state insurance commissioner who manages the fund. The changes became law after being signed by the governor on March 17, 2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases funding and sets survivor payments for firefighters' line-of-duty deaths, directly expanding worker benefit protections for high-risk public safety personnel.95% confidence
Jerry Klein (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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