North Dakota Bills

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SCR 4028: A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 2381: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06-49, subsection 1 of section 39-06.2-07, subsection 2 of section 39-06.2-08, subdivision c of subsection 3 of section 39-06.2-09, sections 39-06.2-09.1, 39-06.2-13.1, and 39-06.2-19, and subsection 3 of section 39-16-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to driver's license fees.

This bill consolidates and updates the fee schedule for North Dakota driver's licenses and related services into a single section (39-06-49) of the Century Code. It directly affects all drivers applying for, renewing, or modifying licenses, including commercial drivers and those seeking endorsements. Key provisions include standardizing fees for commercial license applications ($15), endorsements ($3 each), nonresident commercial licenses ($20), and driving record requests ($3 for employers). The bill does not change the actual fee amounts but reorganizes where these fees are referenced in state law for clarity and administrative efficiency.

failed · North Dakota · House Mar 17, 2025

HCR 3036: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact sections 7 and 13 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to sessions of the legislative assembly; and to provide an effective date.

HCR 3036 is a constitutional amendment proposing changes to how North Dakota's legislature convenes. It would allow the legislature to meet annually or every two years for up to 100 days per session, with specific dates for organizational meetings (December) and regular sessions (starting January). The bill directly affects legislators by setting session length limits, requiring two separate readings of bills, and clarifying how sessions are counted (excluding organizational days and special sessions). If approved by voters, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2027.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 1183: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gold and silver investments; to provide a report; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1183 requires North Dakota's state treasurer to invest at least 1% of general fund money in gold or silver bullion, coins, or approved investment instruments, held directly or through a qualified custodian. It mandates the treasurer to develop management policies for these investments and conduct a study on their costs and benefits - including inflation and economic stability impacts - reporting findings to lawmakers by June 2026. The investment rule would take effect on July 1, 2027, while the study must be completed during the 2025-26 legislative interim. The bill directly affects how the state treasurer manages state funds and requires specific reporting on gold/silver investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SB 2285: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to judicial deference.

SB 2285 would require North Dakota courts to interpret state laws, regulations, and rules without deferring to administrative agencies' interpretations. It directly affects state agencies (like environmental or health departments) that create regulations and courts that review those regulations. The bill's key provision mandates that after applying standard interpretation rules, courts must resolve any remaining ambiguity against increasing agency authority. The bill failed to pass in the Senate in March 2025, with 31 votes in favor and 57 against.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SCR 4029: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the costs and effects of planting and tending to sterile monoculture invasive plants and native plants within the state.

SCR 4029 is a procedural resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study the costs and environmental impacts of using non-native invasive plants versus native prairie plants. It requires a comparison of maintenance costs (like mowing, seeding, and pesticide use) and ecosystem effects between these plant types across state lands. The resolution does not change policy but mandates a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations for the 2025 session. This is a study request, not a law, and it failed to pass in the 2025 legislative session.

failed · North Dakota · House Mar 13, 2025

HCR 3013: A concurrent resolution urging the United States Supreme Court to restore the definition of marriage to a union between one man and one woman.

HCR 3013 is a non-binding resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which established same-sex marriage as legal nationwide. The resolution argues that Obergefell conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and traditional marriage definitions, and it requests the Court restore marriage to "a union between one man and one woman." It failed to pass in the legislature on March 13, 2025, and has no legal effect on marriage laws. This resolution expresses legislative opinion only and does not alter any existing marriage statutes or court rulings.

introduced · North Dakota · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SMR 8001: A memorial resolution for deceased members of the Senate of North Dakota.

This memorial resolution honors 10 former North Dakota Senators who died between 2023 and 2024. It directs the Senate to formally record its condolences and appreciation for their service in the official journal and deliver printed copies to their surviving families. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial recognition of deceased legislators' contributions.

introduced · North Dakota · House Mar 13, 2025

HMR 7001: A memorial resolution for deceased members of the House of Representatives of North Dakota.

This resolution honors 22 deceased former North Dakota House members who served across multiple legislative sessions. It expresses the House's sorrow and appreciation for their service, listing each member's district and death date. The resolution requires the House Journal to print this memorial and directs the Secretary of State to provide enrolled copies to the families of the deceased representatives. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative impact or policy changes.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 2028: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 6-01-01.1, 6-01-04, 6-01-10, 6-01-11, and 6-01-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the budget approval process and reports of the department of financial institutions; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a report; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the budget approval process and reports of the department of financial institutions; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a report; and to provide an expiration date.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 2365: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to twenty-four seven sobriety program fees.

SB 2365 amends North Dakota law to clarify fee collection for the 24/7 Sobriety Program, directly affecting offenders participating in the program and the criminal justice agencies administering it. The bill authorizes agencies to collect fees for twice-daily breath testing, urine testing, drug patch monitoring, device installation/deactivation, and daily remote alcohol monitoring. It requires courts to reimburse agencies if fees are waived, and mandates that all collected fees be used solely for program support services, equipment maintenance, or compliance - never for general state funds. The bill failed to pass in the 2025 session after committee recommendation to "do not pass."

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 2281: A BILL for an Act to create and enact five new sections to chapter 57-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a tax on cigars, other tobacco products, alternative tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and electronic smoking device substances and a tobacco tax distribution fund; to amend and reenact section 57-36-01, subsection 1 of section 57-36-31, and section 57-36-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alternative tobacco products, transfer and allocation of tobacco products tax revenue and tax on cigarettes; to provide a penalty; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a tax on cigars, other tobacco products, alternative tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and electronic smoking device substances and a tobacco tax distribution fund; to amend and reenact section 57‑36‑01, subsection 1 of section 57‑36‑31, and section 57‑36‑32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alternative tobacco products, transfer and allocation of tobacco products tax revenue and tax on cigarettes; to provide a penalty; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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