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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1306: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 44-04-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees assessed for open records requests.

HB 1306 would revise North Dakota's rules for charging fees when requesting public records. It sets a 25-cent fee per paper copy (max 8.5x14 inches), requires actual costs for non-paper copies, and allows up to $25 per hour for locating records (with free annual service for state citizens under 40 hours). Public entities could charge for postage, require payment before processing, and withhold records until prior balances are paid. The bill specifically applies to government agencies handling public records requests.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 2222: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 25-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact sections 25-13-01.1 and 47-16-07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact sections 25‑13‑01.1 and 47‑16‑07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1576: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study of the oil and gas tax revenue allocation formulas.

HB 1576 requests a study by North Dakota's legislative management to examine how oil and gas tax revenues are distributed to local governments (like cities and counties). The study, to be completed during the 2025-26 interim, would analyze current and historical revenue allocations and assess whether distribution levels align with infrastructure needs tied to oil and gas development. It would require the legislative management to report findings and proposed legislation to the 2027 legislature. The bill does not change current revenue rules but aims to inform future policy decisions.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1463: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the location of a district organization's endorsing caucus or an official district committee or district executive committee meeting.

HB 1463 requires that district political organizations in North Dakota hold their endorsing caucuses and official committee meetings within the geographic boundaries of their legislative district, as defined by law. The bill specifies that if a district overlaps multiple incorporated cities, meetings must be held within that city's boundaries. It does not change election rules or candidate selection but sets procedural location requirements for internal party meetings. This is a procedural bill focused solely on meeting locations, not policy outcomes.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1443: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-04-10.7 and subsection 5 of section 39-04-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special number plates for farm and forestry vehicles and farm and forestry vehicle registration.

HB 1443 updates North Dakota's special registration for farm and forestry vehicles by clarifying definitions and revising fee structures. It defines "farm vehicles" as trucks/trailers under 105,500 lbs used exclusively for farm operations (not commercial business) and creates a separate "forestry vehicle" category for forestry-related work. The bill establishes a tiered fee schedule based on vehicle weight and years registered, with lower rates for qualifying vehicles compared to commercial rates. This directly affects North Dakota farmers and forestry business owners who register eligible heavy-duty vehicles for non-commercial farm or forestry use.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1544: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 61-32-03 and 61-32-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drainage permits.

HB 1544 amends North Dakota's drainage permit requirements to clarify rules for landowners installing drainage systems. It requires permits for draining water bodies with 80+ acres of watershed or smaller systems affecting downstream property, involving investigations to prevent flooding damage and flowage easements if needed. For smaller subsurface drainage systems (under 80 acres), landowners must notify downstream neighbors and water districts 60 days in advance, follow specific installation rules (like erosion controls), and may need full permits if objections are raised. The bill directly affects agricultural landowners installing drainage systems, with provisions applying only to land used for crops or grazing. It does not cover systems discharging into fully owned water bodies.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 2337: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, 47-01-09, and 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern, and required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to repeal section 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern, and required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to repeal section 47‑10.1‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 2389: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study regarding child care infrastructure.

SB 2389 would direct North Dakota's legislative management to study the state's child care infrastructure during the 2025-26 interim. The study would examine child care availability, affordability, public funding (including reimbursement rates and grant programs), and licensing processes across all counties. It aims to identify strengths, challenges, and policy improvements to inform future legislation. The bill failed to pass in February 2025, so no study has been conducted.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SB 2131: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 52-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to workforce training center funding distribution.

SB 2131 would change how North Dakota distributes state funds to workforce training centers. It requires the state board to allocate 60% of funding equally among all centers, 20% based on each center's average annual training hours over the prior three years, and 20% based on each center's average number of unique participants over the same period. The bill directly affects all designated workforce training centers in the state by altering their funding formula. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass the legislature on February 17, 2025, with 16 votes in favor and 29 against.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1256: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the parks and recreation department for a walking trail recreation grant.

HB 1256 would allocate $75,000 from North Dakota's general fund as one-time funding for the Parks and Recreation Department to provide grants for walking trail expansion projects. The bill specifically targets rural communities experiencing significant population growth during the 2025-2027 biennium. It directs the department to award grants for trail projects that improve recreational access in these growing areas. This is a procedural funding bill with no other substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1587: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition against using voting systems in certain elections; and to amend and reenact sections 16.1-06-12, 16.1-06-14, and 16.1-06-15 and subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election security and validation.

Relating to the prohibition against using voting systems in certain elections; and to amend and reenact sections 16.1‑06‑12, 16.1‑06‑14, and 16.1‑06‑15 and subsection 1 of section 16.1‑06‑26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election security and validation.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1287: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to registration of voters.

HB 1287 proposes new rules for voter registration in North Dakota, directly affecting all eligible voters and election officials. It expands registration opportunities by allowing mail-in registration (except 30 days before elections), in-person registration at county auditor offices, and registration when applying for or renewing a driver's license, changing address on a license, or accessing public assistance. The bill requires registration forms to include basic personal details (name, address, date of birth) but prohibits noting political party affiliation. It also establishes permanent registration once completed, with the secretary of state setting standard forms and procedures for the central voter file.