North Dakota Bills

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SCR 4011: A concurrent resolution calling for a convention to amend the United States Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress.

North Dakota's SCR 4011 is a state resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose term limits for U.S. Congress members. It specifically seeks to limit House members to a set number of terms and Senate members to a set number of terms, aiming to increase accountability to constituents. The resolution is part of a broader state-level effort to gather enough state applications (two-thirds of states) under Article V of the Constitution to trigger such a convention. It does not impose term limits itself but requests Congress initiate the process for amending the Constitution.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1036: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 34-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the division of apprenticeship within the department of labor and human rights; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a report.

Relating to the creation of the division of apprenticeship within the department of labor and human rights; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a report.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2151: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2364: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to the property rights of entitlement holders in Uniform Commercial Code transactions.

SB 2364 clarifies jurisdiction rules for financial assets held through brokers (e.g., stocks, bonds). It requires brokers to hold assets for investors (not as their own property) and establishes that investors’ claims take priority over broker creditors when assets are insufficient, unless creditors control the assets. This affects investors, brokers, and creditors in securities transactions. The bill standardizes which state laws apply to these transactions by defining "issuer’s jurisdiction" and "securities intermediary’s jurisdiction."

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1037: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner, the attorney general, the department of career and technical education, the department of health and human services, and the department of transportation to increase the use of uncrewed aircraft systems, autonomous vehicles, or other autonomous technologies in the state; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1037 allocates $750,000 to each of five state departments (agriculture commissioner, attorney general, transportation department, health and human services, and career and technical education) for grants to support autonomous technology use. It provides funding for agriculture businesses to inspect property with drones, law enforcement for missing persons searches and crime scenes, and transportation entities to monitor highways using uncrewed aircraft systems. Recipients must match state funds at a 1:4 ratio and report grant usage to the legislature. The funds are one-time, covering the 2025-2027 biennium, with each department required to submit reports detailing grant recipients and expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2270: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-17.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the licensure of international physicians.

SB 2270 creates a new licensing pathway for international physicians in North Dakota. It establishes a provisional license allowing foreign-trained doctors to practice temporarily after meeting requirements like passing U.S. medical exams (USMLE), holding ECFMG certification, demonstrating English proficiency, and securing a job offer from a North Dakota healthcare provider. The provisional license automatically converts to full licensure after three years of active practice in the state. This bill directly affects international physicians seeking to practice medicine in North Dakota, streamlining their licensure process while maintaining standards for patient safety and competency.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1111: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 49-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public interest exemptions for electric public utilities.

HB 1111 proposed creating a new exemption provision in North Dakota law for electric public utilities, allowing them to bypass certain requirements under specific public interest circumstances. The bill would have directly affected electric utilities operating in North Dakota by providing a legal mechanism to claim exemptions related to public interest needs. It was introduced in January 2025, referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and ultimately failed to pass on February 24, 2025, with no votes in favor and 93 opposing votes. The bill did not become law.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2008: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of financial institutions.

SB 2008 allocates $10.35 million in state funds to cover the operating costs of North Dakota's Department of Financial Institutions for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding includes $8.18 million for salaries, $2.15 million for operating expenses, and $20,000 for contingency. The bill allows the department to transfer funds between specific budget categories during this period without legislative approval, provided they notify the Office of Management and Budget and Legislative Council. This is a routine budget appropriation bill that directly affects the department's ability to function, with no new policy requirements or external impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1431: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-03-01, 16.1-03-07, 16.1-03-11, 16.1-03-14, and 16.1-03-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political organizations; and to repeal sections 16.1-03-03, 16.1-03-05, 16.1-03-08, and 16.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to district parties and district committees.

Relating to political organizations; and to repeal sections 16.1‑03‑03, 16.1‑03‑05, 16.1‑03‑08, and 16.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to district parties and district committees.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SCR 4015: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 2 of article V of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the election of public service commissioners; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

SCR 4015 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase North Dakota's public service commission from three to five members. It requires the state legislature to divide North Dakota into five districts for elections, with each district electing one commissioner. The amendment mandates the legislature to establish these districts by January 2027, based on the 2020 census, and sets the first election for the additional members for 2028. If approved by voters in 2026, the changes would take effect with commissioners assuming office in 2029. This bill directly affects how public service commissioners are elected and represents a structural change to the state's regulatory body.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1245: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 16.1-01-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election offenses.

HB 1245 amends North Dakota's election offense laws to clarify and strengthen penalties for various voting and petition-related violations. It specifically prohibits paying individuals based on the number of signatures collected for election petitions (like initiatives or referendums), while allowing standard salaries not tied to signature counts. The bill also defines new offenses, such as signing petitions with false names, submitting petitions with fraudulent signatures, and obstructing voters at polling places. Violations can result in fines, misdemeanor charges, or felony convictions, with organizations facing business license revocation. This directly affects voters, election officials, petition circulators, and political organizations involved in ballot measure campaigns.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2392: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15, a new chapter to title 15.1, a new section to chapter 54-10, and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of prohibited discriminatory practices; and to provide for a legislative management report.

SB 2392 would prohibit public colleges and universities in North Dakota from requiring certain "prohibited submissions" (like mandatory statements about personal identity characteristics) or "prohibited training" (such as mandatory diversity workshops) as conditions for employment, admission, graduation, or state financial aid. The bill defines prohibited practices as those promoting differential treatment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other personal identity characteristics, including policies labeled "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI). Exceptions apply for requirements under federal law, and institutions must report any federal-mandated submissions to the state board of higher education. The law would take effect in 2026, with the board conducting biennial compliance reviews.

Topics ✗ Education

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