North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2219: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 54-24-03 and a new subsection to section 54-24.2-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disbursement of surplus library materials and the eligibility of public libraries to receive financial aid.

SB 2219 requires North Dakota public libraries to disburse surplus library materials statewide and submit annual reports. It amends two sections of the state code: Section 54-24-03 now mandates distributing unused library materials to libraries across the state, and Section 54-24.2-01 adds a requirement for libraries to complete and submit annual reports by the end of each calendar year. These changes directly affect all public libraries seeking state financial aid. The bill establishes clear, administrative procedures for managing library resources and reporting compliance. It was enacted on March 17, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1228: 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 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3015: A concurrent resolution urging the Southwest Power Pool and Midcontinent Independent System Operator to promptly and decisively act to maintain the reliability of the bulk power system by addressing market failures that have allowed capacity retirements to outpace replacement.

North Dakota's legislature passed HCR 3015, a concurrent resolution urging grid operators Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to fix market rules causing reliable power plants to retire faster than replacements are built. The resolution argues current pricing fails to value steady, dispatchable energy sources needed for grid reliability, especially as weather-dependent generation grows and retirement rates accelerate. It specifically asks SPP and MISO to reform how they pay for power to ensure resources that maintain grid stability during peak demand or extreme weather remain economically viable. This resolution directly affects North Dakota residents and businesses dependent on consistent electricity service, as SPP and MISO manage the regional grid serving the state.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2153: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 61-02-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to water conveyance projects and works.

This bill (SB 2153) clarifies the definition of "Project" in North Dakota law to specifically include water conveyance projects and related infrastructure works that are physically connected or jointly managed. It amends the Century Code to define "Project" as a single unit combining water conveyance systems or works listed under subsection 1011. The change is purely definitional, ensuring consistent terminology for water infrastructure projects across state law. It does not create new projects, alter funding, or directly affect specific communities or entities. This procedural update streamlines how such water systems are legally categorized.

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3005: A concurrent resolution urging the 119th Congress to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall the names of the lost crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans.

HCR 3005 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging the 119th U.S. Congress to add the names of 74 U.S. Navy sailors who died when the USS Frank E. Evans collided with an Australian ship in 1969 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It specifically requests Congress amend memorial inclusion criteria to recognize these sailors, who were on combat support missions in the South China Sea during Operation Sea Spirit. The resolution cites evidence showing the ship was engaged in combat support operations, aligning with eligibility under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law but formally requests congressional action to honor the sailors, including two from North Dakota (Patrick Glennon and Robert Seale).

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2141: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-15.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a change in the purpose of use of a conditional or perfected water permit.

SB 2141 amends North Dakota law to allow water permit holders to change the purpose of their permit (e.g., from agriculture to livestock or recreation) without losing their original water rights priority date, provided the Department of Water Resources approves the change. The bill requires applications to be processed like new conditional permits and restricts changes to two scenarios: shifting to a higher-priority water use or converting to livestock, fish, wildlife, or recreational use in a reservoir with no water withdrawal. This directly affects agricultural and water users who hold existing permits seeking to repurpose their water rights. The law aims to provide flexibility while protecting other water users' rights through departmental review.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2145: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 32-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to providing immunity to an employee of a 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, 211 information and referral helpline, and 911 system.

SB 2145 protects employees of North Dakota's 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, 211 information helpline, and 911 systems from civil lawsuits when providing services, unless they act with willful misconduct or gross negligence. The law grants these employees immunity from claims related to their work, ensuring they can assist callers without fear of legal action for ordinary errors. This immunity does not affect existing protections for state or local government entities or their employees. The bill became law after the governor signed it on March 14, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1293: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a burial medallion program for veterans.

HB 1293 creates a North Dakota program providing small, durable medallions to identify veteran status on headstones or grave markers. It directly affects National Guard and National Guard Reserve members buried outside state veterans' cemeteries who do not qualify for existing state or federal medallions. The Department of Veterans' Affairs will administer the program, issuing these medallions as a way to honor veterans' service on their existing gravesites. The bill establishes this as a new policy under North Dakota law, effective after the Governor signed it on March 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1083: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 20 of section 4.1-25-01 and sections 4.1-25-30, 4.1-25-31, 4.1-25-32, and 4.1-25-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of pasteurized milk ordinance and the federal pasteurized milk ordinance revision.

This bill amends specific sections of North Dakota's milk regulations to update definitions related to pasteurized milk under the state and federal pasteurized milk ordinances. The bill's abstract does not describe concrete policy changes, mechanisms, or who is affected beyond referencing code sections. As provided, the context lacks sufficient detail to explain the specific revisions or their practical impact on dairy producers, regulators, or consumers. Since the abstract only states the bill's procedural nature (amending definitions) without describing the actual changes, a substantive summary cannot be generated from the available information.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1045: AN ACT to create and enact two new subsections to section 43-30-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to application fees for a non-live remote or online classroom instruction course for apprentice security officers and renewal and late fees for all nonlicensed officers and owners of at least a ten percent interest in a private security or detective agency.

Relating to application fees for a non-live remote or online classroom instruction course for apprentice security officers and renewal and late fees for all nonlicensed officers and owners of at least a ten percent interest in a private security or detective agency.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2083: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 44-04-18.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the designation of a sensitive image as an exempt record; and to amend and reenact section 44-04-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a sensitive image.

Relating to the designation of a sensitive image as an exempt record; and to amend and reenact section 44‑04‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a sensitive image.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1261: AN ACT to repeal sections 15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special education strategist credentials.

HB 1261 repeals two specific sections (15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06) of North Dakota's Century Code that governed special education strategist credentials. This bill directly affects the credentialing process for professionals working in North Dakota's special education field by removing those specific regulatory requirements. The key mechanism is the simple deletion of the cited code sections, with no new provisions or requirements added. This is a procedural change to the state's education code, not a policy shift affecting students or schools.

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