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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1335: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead tax credit; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1335 would adjust North Dakota's homestead tax credit to lower the eligibility age from 65 to 62 for seniors, while updating income thresholds. It would provide a full tax reduction (up to $9,000) for qualifying residents aged 62+ or permanently disabled with income under $70,000, and a partial reduction (up to $4,500) for those earning $70,000-$100,000. The bill requires applicants to submit a verified income statement, with the exemption applying to primary residences but not special assessments. It would take effect for property taxes starting in 2025. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass the legislature in February 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief to seniors/disabled with income under $100k via expanded homestead credit, reducing taxable burden for middle-income residents.95% confidence
Nels Christianson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1586: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 32-31, a new section to chapter 57-20, and a new section to chapter 57-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for residential property and collection of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes; to amend and reenact sections 40-25-03, 57-02-08.9, 57-02-08.10, 57-20-26, and 57-22-22, subsection 1 of section 57-38.3-02, sections 57-45-12, 61-01-21, 61-09-15, 61-16.1-31, 61-24.8-40, and 61-35-87, relating to the primary residence credit, setoff of income tax refunds for payment of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes, and eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for primary residential property; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for residential property and collection of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes; to amend and reenact sections 40‑25‑03, 57‑02‑08.9, 57‑02‑08.10, 57‑20‑26, and 57‑22‑22, subsection 1 of section 57‑38.3‑02, sections 57‑45‑12, 61‑01‑21, 61‑09‑15, 61‑16.1‑31, 61‑24.8‑40, and 61‑35‑87, relating to the primary residence credit, setoff of income tax refunds for payment of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes, and eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for primary residential property; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates foreclosure of tax liens on primary residences, providing tax relief to homeowners and preventing loss of primary residences due to unpaid taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosure of primary residences due to unpaid property taxes, protecting homeowners from displacement and supporting housing stability without restricting development.95% confidence
Lori VanWinkle (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1532: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the legislative assembly for hiring temporary legislative assistants; to provide for an analysis of capitol office space; and to provide for a report to the legislative management.

HB 1532 would appropriate $3.3 million from the general fund to allow North Dakota legislators to hire temporary legislative assistants during sessions from 2025-2027. It also requires the Office of Management and Budget to analyze state agency office space in the capitol, identify excess space due to reduced in-office work, and recommend consolidation options and locations for temporary staff. The analysis must be completed and reported to legislative management by August 2026. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 12, 2025, with 29 votes in favor and 64 against.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3.3M from general fund for legislative staff and office space analysis, directly funding government operations under budget management.90% confidence
Steve Vetter (R) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2331: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Theodore Roosevelt national park working group; to provide a report; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2331 establishes a working group to manage wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, directly affecting park operations, local tourism, and conservation efforts. The group must maintain the wild horse population above 200 through nonlethal methods (like birth control or relocation), promote horse-related tourism, and submit annual reports to lawmakers. It requires a $50,000 state appropriation for the 2025-2027 biennium to support these activities. The bill mandates quarterly meetings and collaboration with the National Park Service, focusing on concrete management and tourism strategies without specifying outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes $50,000 state appropriation for park management program, directly funding conservation and tourism operations per legislative budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates nonlethal wild horse management in TRNP to maintain population and promote conservation, directly supporting park conservation efforts through funding and reporting requirements.85% confidence
Josh Boschee (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2319: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to periodically reconvened sessions of the legislative assembly.

SB 2319 would change how the North Dakota legislature schedules additional sessions after its regular January meeting. It allows legislative management to reconvene the assembly for three consecutive days each month (Friday through Sunday, except December) plus up to seven additional days annually. These sessions must stay within the constitutional limits on total session days, and the bill clarifies that the legislature must reconvene as determined by management regardless of prior adjournment motions. The bill directly affects legislative scheduling procedures but does not create new laws or policies for the public.
Jeff Magrum (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1145: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 15-10, a new section to chapter 15.1-09, and a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to displays of the ten commandments in state educational institutions and public schools.

HB 1145 requires all North Dakota state colleges and public school classrooms to display the full text of the Ten Commandments on a poster or framed document measuring at least 11x14 inches, centered with a large readable font. The bill mandates this display in every classroom and building under state educational institutions and school districts, specifying the exact wording and physical requirements. It allows schools to use public funds or donated funds to purchase these displays. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass during its second reading on February 12, 2025, with 38 votes in favor and 53 against.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates religious text display in classrooms, restricting curriculum neutrality and academic freedom per educational policy indicators.95% confidence
Jeff Hoverson (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2266: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the office of management and budget for a grant; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2266 provides $36,318 in one-time funding from North Dakota's state disaster relief fund to the Private Investigation and Security Board. The grant covers costs the board incurred due to an unlawful protest related to a pipeline. Funding is authorized from the bill's effective date through June 30, 2025. The bill declares an emergency to expedite this temporary appropriation for the specified purpose.
Jose Castaneda (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1373: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.

Relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.
Lori VanWinkle (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1362: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to a housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates housing loan fund with new appropriations, directly funding public program via state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing development loan fund with appropriations, directly funding housing projects to advance development and address housing needs.95% confidence
Patrick Hatlestad (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1488: A BILL for an Act to create and enact sections 14-02.1-04.3, 14-02.1-04.4, and 14-02.1-04.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of an abortion approval committee, a framework for abortion, and an emergency medical exception; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-19.1-03, 14-02.1-02, 14-02.1-02.1, 14-02.1-02.2, and 14-02.1-03, subsection 1 of section 14-02.1-03.1, sections 14-02.1-05, 14-02.1-07, 14-02.1-08, 14-02.1-09, and 14-10-15, and subsection 3 of section 14-10-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abortion procedures, consent, and reporting requirements; and to repeal sections 14-02.1-03.4, 14-02.1-03.5, and 14-02.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abortion restrictions.

Relating to the creation of an abortion approval committee, a framework for abortion, and an emergency medical exception; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑19.1‑03, 14‑02.1‑02, 14‑02.1‑02.1, 14‑02.1‑02.2, and 14‑02.1‑03, subsection 1 of section 14‑02.1‑03.1, sections 14‑02.1‑05, 14‑02.1‑07, 14‑02.1‑08, 14‑02.1‑09, and 14‑10‑15, and subsection 3 of section 14‑10‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abortion procedures, consent, and reporting requirements; and to repeal sections 14‑02.1‑03.4, 14‑02.1‑03.5, and 14‑02.1‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abortion restrictions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals abortion restrictions (sections 14-02.1-03.4, 03.5, 04) and creates framework for abortion access, expanding reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Eric Murphy (R)
failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2300: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the mandatory secure storage of a student's personal electronic device during the schoolday; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2300 would require North Dakota public schools to provide secure containers for students to store personal electronic devices (like phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during the school day. Students must turn off and place devices in these containers upon arrival, with exceptions for documented medical needs. The bill allocates $1.89 million to fund the secure containers for the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects all K-12 students and schools in North Dakota, mandating a specific storage process during school hours.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.89M for secure device containers, directly funding a new school requirement through state appropriations.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student access to personal electronic devices during school hours, directly limiting technology use in educational settings without addressing privacy/cybersecurity.90% confidence
Mike Wobbema (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1100: A BILL for an Act to provide an exemption to continue free school meal funding for qualified delinquent meal debt and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1100 allocates $6 million from North Dakota's general fund to reimburse school districts for unpaid meal debt (outstanding charges for free or reduced-price meals) incurred before June 30, 2025. It directly affects school districts with delinquent meal debt by allowing the state to cover these costs using funds that can roll over into the 2025-2027 budget cycle. The bill requires the state superintendent to distribute reimbursements based on each district's share of statewide unpaid debt, capped at the district's actual debt amount. A legislative management report must detail the funds used, total debt by district, and reimbursement amounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6M from general fund to reimburse school meal debt, funding essential public service without tax impact.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $6M to reimburse school meal debt, ensuring continued free meal access for students and supporting school district funding.90% confidence
Jim Jonas (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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