Relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.
Relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1‑23‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty.
SB 2355 would require North Dakota's public school science standards to include "intelligent design" as a "viable scientific theory" for all K-12 students by August 2027. The bill mandates the state superintendent to add it to curriculum standards, provide teachers with instructional materials supporting this view, and offer required training. The measure failed to pass in February 2025, receiving 22 votes in favor and 25 against. It directly affects science education content and teacher preparation in North Dakota public schools.
SB 2215 would require executive branch agencies and the judicial branch in North Dakota to obtain a specific request from legislative leadership before introducing a bill. The bill would prevent these branches from submitting proposed legislation directly to the legislature without such a prior request. This change would affect how state agencies and courts propose new laws, shifting the process to require legislative approval before drafting. The bill failed to pass in the legislature during its 2025 session, with 19 votes in favor and 28 against. It is a procedural rule change, not a substantive policy.
Relating to providing breakfast and lunch to all students of participating entities, including school districts, nonpublic schools, and tribal schools, at no cost to the student.
SCR 4009 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging Congress to support admitting Washington, D.C., as a state. It directly affects the approximately 700,000 residents of D.C. who currently lack voting representation in Congress and full self-governance despite paying federal taxes and serving in the military. The resolution calls on Congress to enact legislation granting D.C. statehood, aligning with previous D.C. voter approvals for statehood and the District's Home Rule Act framework. It does not create new policy but formally advocates for congressional action on D.C. statehood.
Relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑13‑02, 54‑66‑10, 54‑66‑12, and 54‑66‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.
HB 1290 amends North Dakota's gaming commission rules to prohibit requiring electronic pull tab games to close at the end of a quarter. Instead, it allows the commission to mandate quarterly reports for these games. The bill directly affects state gaming regulators and businesses operating electronic pull tab systems. Key provisions prevent mandatory game closures while maintaining reporting requirements to ensure transparency and compliance. This change modifies existing rules under North Dakota Century Code section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 4.
SB 2034 proposes changes to North Dakota's state funding formula for public colleges and universities by amending a specific section of the state code (15-18.2-03). The bill aims to adjust how state aid is allocated to higher education institutions but does not specify the exact nature of the changes in the provided context. It was reported out of committee with a "do not pass" recommendation and ultimately failed to advance, receiving 0 yeas and 47 nays during its second reading on February 24, 2025. The bill directly affects public colleges and universities receiving state funding but lacks detail on whether it increases, decreases, or modifies the funding structure. This summary is based solely on the bill's title, abstract, and voting record, as the context does not describe the specific policy mechanisms.
This bill proposes amending North Dakota's constitution to allow any U.S. citizen aged 18+ who owns property in the state to vote in local elections specifically about property taxes or bonds within the political subdivision (like a city or county) where they own that property. It directly affects property owners who may not reside in the local area but have property there. The key change would expand voting eligibility for these specific local tax/bond measures, separate from general voting rights. If approved by voters in 2026, the change would take effect on August 1, 2027.
HB 1409 defines "interest" in North Dakota court cases to include both legal and equitable claims, requiring courts to interpret it broadly. It specifies that an "interested party" in any civil or criminal case includes anyone whose property, rights, or benefits may be affected by a court decision. The bill establishes a clear standard for who can participate in legal proceedings based on their stake in the outcome. As a procedural definition bill, it does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups, but rather clarifies court eligibility standards. The bill failed to pass in the North Dakota legislature in February 2025.
HB 1249 allocates one-time state funds for autonomous technology grants to four state agencies: $250,000 to the Attorney General for law enforcement tools (like drones for missing persons searches), $500,000 to Career and Technical Education for workforce training in oil/gas, $250,000 to Health and Human Services for rural emergency response, and $500,000 to the Agriculture Commissioner for farm technology. Each agency must establish application guidelines requiring grant recipients to certify their use of autonomous tech (e.g., drones, vehicles) aligns with the agency’s mission and provide a 1:4 matching fund ratio. Recipients must report grant usage to lawmakers during the 2025-2026 interim. The bill covers a two-year period starting July 2025, with all funding designated as one-time.
