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All 4,885 Active 28 In committee 806 Passed 774 Signed 2,706 Failed 1,247

signed · North Dakota · House May 2, 2025

HB 1417: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12-59-15 and 12.1-01-04, subdivision b of subsection 3 of section 12.1-22-01, and sections 12.1-32-07, 12.1-32-08, and 29-07-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parole and probation violations and court fees; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1417 amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, primarily focusing on parole and probation violations, which directly affects individuals under such supervision. It also modifies existing laws concerning court fees, impacting those required to pay them within the judicial system. The bill includes provisions for a legislative management study and introduces a new penalty. These changes update the legal framework for handling violations of parole and probation, along with adjustments to court-related financial requirements.

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2342: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-01.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a value-added milk processing facility incentive program; and to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit.

SB 2342 updates an existing incentive program in North Dakota for value-added milk processing facilities. This program aims to support businesses that process raw milk into other dairy products within the state. The bill also authorizes the Bank of North Dakota to provide a line of credit, which could be used to support these facilities or related initiatives.

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2180: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting of a public entity.

SB 2180 creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code related to public meetings. This bill aims to establish an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments during meetings held by public entities. The specific details about how this public comment opportunity will be structured are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2396: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 10-30.5-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2133: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to blackout number plates.

Based on the provided title and abstract, SB 2133 creates a new section within chapter 39-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This new section establishes provisions specifically related to blackout number plates, affecting individuals who may wish to obtain this type of license plate. The provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms or requirements for these plates.

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2112: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, and 25-04-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2013: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the commissioner of university and school lands; to provide for distributions from permanent funds; and to provide for a report.

SB 2013 provides $9.87 million in funding for the North Dakota commissioner of university and school lands to cover salaries, operations, and contingencies during the 2025-2027 biennium. It also allocates $617.3 million from permanent funds to distribute to specific state institutions, including North Dakota State University, the University of North Dakota, schools for the deaf and blind, correctional facilities, and state colleges. The bill specifies exact amounts for each recipient, such as $584.7 million for common schools and $8.8 million for North Dakota State University. This is a procedural budget bill focused solely on funding allocations, with no new policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2011: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the highway patrol; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

SB 2011 appropriates $68 million (including $47.6 million from the general fund) to cover North Dakota Highway Patrol operating costs for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies funding sources, including $10.9 million transferred from the state highway tax fund and $1.4 million from motor carrier permit fees. The bill also authorizes $200 monthly payments to Highway Patrol officers for travel-related expenses (meals and non-lodging costs) during the same period. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Highway Patrol's budget and officers' travel allowances.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2271: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-24.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adult residential facility payment rates; to amend and reenact section 50-24.5-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to adult residential facility payment rates; to amend and reenact section 50‑24.5‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2070: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 50-10.2-01, 50-10.2-02, and 50-10.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of health care facility residents.

SB 2070 is a legislative bill that updates existing laws concerning the rights of individuals residing in health care facilities in North Dakota. Specifically, it amends and reenacts sections 50-10.2-01, 50-10.2-02, and 50-10.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects health care facility residents by modifying the legal framework that defines their rights.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2007: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home; to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2374: AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 26.1-30, two new sections to chapter 26.1-39, a new section to chapter 26.1-44, and a new subsection to section 26.1-46-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory arbitration endorsements for property insurance, managed repair programs, civil remedy actions against property insurers, notice of property insurance claims, and surplus lines insurance policies; to amend and reenact sections 26.1-02-05, 26.1-25-02.1, 26.1-25-16, 26.1-26-04.1, 26.1-44-03, 26.1-46-01, 26.1-46-08, and 26.1-46-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to unauthorized insurance transactions, exceptions for large commercial risks in fire, property, and casualty insurance rates, surplus lines insurance, risk retention groups and purchasing groups, restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups, and purchasing group taxation and fees; to repeal section 26.1-44-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption from search requirements for licensed surplus line producers; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to mandatory arbitration endorsements for property insurance, managed repair programs, civil remedy actions against property insurers, notice of property insurance claims, and surplus lines insurance policies; to amend and reenact sections 26.1‑02‑05, 26.1‑25‑02.1, 26.1‑25‑16, 26.1‑26‑04.1, 26.1‑44‑03, 26.1‑46‑01, 26.1‑46‑08, and 26.1‑46‑08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to unauthorized insurance transactions, exceptions for large commercial risks in fire, property, and casualty insurance rates, surplus lines insurance, risk retention groups and purchasing groups, restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups, and purchasing group taxation and fees; to repeal section 26.1‑44‑03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption from search requirements for licensed surplus line producers; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.