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passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 2338: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-01.14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legislative districts; and to provide for application.

SB 2338 is a procedural bill that redraws North Dakota's legislative district boundaries by amending Section 54-03-01.14 of the Century Code. It defines the geographic boundaries for all 47 districts, including creating subdistricts for Districts 4 and 9 (requiring separate elections for representatives in each subdistrict). The bill does not change voting rules or create new policies - it solely updates the map for representation. The measure failed to pass in the Senate on March 21, 2025, with 3 yeas and 81 nays.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3017: A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.

HCR 3017 is a symbolic resolution designating December 6th as "Miner's Day" in North Dakota to honor coal miners. It recognizes coal miners' contributions to providing reliable, affordable energy (supplying 55% of the state's electricity) and supporting the economy ($5.5 billion in business activity, 12,000 jobs). The resolution urges the federal government to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and revise regulations it claims disadvantage coal, while promoting carbon capture and coal-based technologies. This is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect, solely intended to publicly acknowledge coal miners' work and advocate for federal policy changes.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1508: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 57-02-27.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to valuation and assessment of agricultural lands; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1508 amends North Dakota's property tax assessment rules for agricultural lands. It requires local assessors to determine each parcel's agricultural value using three specific factors in order of importance: the actual land use (cropland or noncropland), soil type data, and county-approved adjustment modifiers. The bill also mandates that assessors provide written evidence if their valuation differs substantially from the county director's estimate. This change directly affects agricultural landowners and local tax assessors by standardizing how farmland is valued for property tax purposes. The policy takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1518: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-10-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rotary traffic islands.

HB 1518 would update North Dakota's traffic code to clarify rules for driving around rotary traffic islands (roundabouts). It requires vehicles to drive only to the right of such islands and mandates drivers to signal before exiting a rotary. The bill specifically applies to drivers navigating designated roundabouts on one-way roadways, as defined in the amended traffic code section. This proposal did not pass the legislature, with 3 votes in favor and 43 against.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 2193: 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 section 25-13-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact section 25‑13‑01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals; and to provide a penalty.

passed both · North Dakota · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1257: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 54-03.1-02 and 54-03.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the organizational session of the legislative assembly.

HB 1257 amends North Dakota's legislative code to set specific timing, duration, and agenda requirements for the organizational session of the state legislature. It requires all newly elected and continuing legislators to meet in Bismarck during the first two weeks of December in even-numbered years for a session lasting at least five business days. The bill mandates that the organizational session agenda include mandatory items like new legislator orientation, committee reports, party caucus discussions, budget presentations, and procedural reviews. This procedural bill directly affects all North Dakota state legislators by standardizing how the legislature prepares for its annual regular session. The changes aim to ensure the legislature is fully organized and ready to begin substantive work by the start of the regular session.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SCR 4018: A concurrent resolution urging the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission to initiate the planning and development of a line of duty death memorial dedicated to honoring both volunteer and career Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives in service to the state.

SCR 4018 is a concurrent resolution urging the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission to begin planning a memorial honoring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel who died in the line of duty. It specifically recognizes both volunteer and career EMS staff, including paramedics, EMTs, and emergency vehicle operators who serve North Dakota residents. The resolution directs the Commission to collaborate with state health and EMS organizations, explore funding options (like donations or grants), and develop the memorial on Capitol grounds. As a symbolic gesture, it does not allocate funds or create new laws but seeks to establish a permanent tribute to these individuals' service and sacrifice.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 1255: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of public funds to support public broadcasting.

HB 1255 prohibits state officers from using state or federal funds to support public broadcasting, either directly or indirectly. This bill directly affects state officers and agencies that manage public funds, restricting their ability to allocate money toward public broadcasting services. The key provision creates a new legal restriction in North Dakota law, explicitly banning the use of public funds for this purpose. The bill failed to pass in the legislature, receiving 6 yes votes and 41 no votes during its second reading.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SCR 4028: A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 2381: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06-49, subsection 1 of section 39-06.2-07, subsection 2 of section 39-06.2-08, subdivision c of subsection 3 of section 39-06.2-09, sections 39-06.2-09.1, 39-06.2-13.1, and 39-06.2-19, and subsection 3 of section 39-16-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to driver's license fees.

This bill consolidates and updates the fee schedule for North Dakota driver's licenses and related services into a single section (39-06-49) of the Century Code. It directly affects all drivers applying for, renewing, or modifying licenses, including commercial drivers and those seeking endorsements. Key provisions include standardizing fees for commercial license applications ($15), endorsements ($3 each), nonresident commercial licenses ($20), and driving record requests ($3 for employers). The bill does not change the actual fee amounts but reorganizes where these fees are referenced in state law for clarity and administrative efficiency.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 1183: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gold and silver investments; to provide a report; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1183 requires North Dakota's state treasurer to invest at least 1% of general fund money in gold or silver bullion, coins, or approved investment instruments, held directly or through a qualified custodian. It mandates the treasurer to develop management policies for these investments and conduct a study on their costs and benefits - including inflation and economic stability impacts - reporting findings to lawmakers by June 2026. The investment rule would take effect on July 1, 2027, while the study must be completed during the 2025-26 legislative interim. The bill directly affects how the state treasurer manages state funds and requires specific reporting on gold/silver investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SB 2285: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to judicial deference.

SB 2285 would require North Dakota courts to interpret state laws, regulations, and rules without deferring to administrative agencies' interpretations. It directly affects state agencies (like environmental or health departments) that create regulations and courts that review those regulations. The bill's key provision mandates that after applying standard interpretation rules, courts must resolve any remaining ambiguity against increasing agency authority. The bill failed to pass in the Senate in March 2025, with 31 votes in favor and 57 against.