North Dakota Bills

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1207: A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04, 4.1-03-12, and 4.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1‑03‑01, 4.1‑03‑02, 4.1‑03‑03, 4.1‑03‑04, 4.1‑03‑12, and 4.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1517: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota student teacher scholarship program; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1517 would create the North Dakota Student Teacher Scholarship Program to support future educators. It directs the state board of higher education to administer $4.2 million in state funds (for 2025-2027) to provide scholarships of up to $3,000 per semester toward tuition and fees for student teachers enrolled in state-approved teacher preparation programs during their student teaching experience. Eligibility requires enrollment in such a program, satisfactory academic progress, and no existing teaching license. The program would directly benefit undergraduate student teachers pursuing initial teaching licensure in North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1343: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-28, relating to the priority of liens; to amend and reenact sections 47-18-01, 47-18-04, 47-18-18, and 57-28-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead exemption, declaration of a homestead, and the contents of a tax lien.

Relating to the priority of liens; to amend and reenact sections 47‑18‑01, 47‑18‑04, 47‑18‑18, and 57‑28‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead exemption, declaration of a homestead, and the contents of a tax lien.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1221: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds.

HB 1221 proposes allocating $24 million from North Dakota's general fund to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds, to be distributed to eligible institutions during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill provides direct funding for programs aimed at enhancing workforce training and education initiatives, primarily affecting community colleges and vocational schools eligible to receive these grants. It does not create new programs but establishes a funding mechanism for existing or planned workforce development efforts. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 11, 2025, with no support (0 yeas, 91 nays).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1433: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the dementia response program; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1433 would create North Dakota's dementia response program within the Department of Health, administered by a dedicated state dementia coordinator. The program requires developing and updating an Alzheimer's/dementia state plan every three years through a work group including people living with dementia, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations. It also mandates collecting dementia-related data via existing state systems and launching a statewide public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and promote early detection. The bill allocates $250,000 for the program and coordinator position over the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1236: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 20.1-02-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use of hunting license and permit application fees.

HB 1236 amends North Dakota law to specify that hunting and fishing license fees and application fees can only fund state wildlife and fish department programs unrelated to chronic wasting disease (CWD). The bill restricts the use of these fees, ensuring they cannot support CWD management or research. It directly affects the North Dakota Game and Fish Department by altering how it allocates revenue from hunting and fishing permits. The change clarifies that existing fee revenue must be used for general department administration, not specific disease-related initiatives. The bill failed to pass in the legislature during the 2025 session.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1321: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, section 19-24.1-11, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana limitations.

HB 1321 amends North Dakota's medical marijuana laws to adjust possession and purchase limits for registered patients and caregivers. It increases the standard monthly purchase limit from 2.5 ounces to 3 ounces (85.05 grams) of smokable cannabis and raises the maximum possession limit from 3 ounces to 4.5 ounces (127.57 grams), with higher "enhanced" limits of 9 ounces (255.15 grams) for patients with cancer-related conditions. The bill also updates registry identification cards to include designations for enhanced limits and requires THC concentration limits of 9,000 milligrams per month for all products. Additionally, it modifies renewal fees for compassion centers, capping them at $90,000 for dispensaries and $110,000 for manufacturing facilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1618: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction for tribal school infrastructure grants.

HB 1618 would have provided $1,387,256 in state funds to North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction to administer infrastructure grants for tribal elementary and secondary schools during the 2025-2027 biennium. To receive a grant, tribal schools would have needed to contribute $346,814 in matching funds for their projects. The bill failed to pass the legislature on February 10, 2025, with 4 votes in favor and 86 against.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 2306: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of a child care workforce recruitment and retention program.

SB 2306 proposes a program to address child care staffing shortages by providing monthly payments to licensed early childhood providers in North Dakota. The bill would require the state to pay providers $50 per infant, $30 per toddler, and $15 per school-aged child enrolled, based on quarterly reports of average enrollment. To qualify, providers must not have received a corrective action order in the past three months and must submit annual reports detailing how funds were used to improve staff salaries and benefits. This bill directly affects licensed child care centers and family child care homes by offering financial incentives tied to enrollment levels. The program aims to retain and recruit child care workers through direct support for provider compensation needs.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 2322: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 32-15-02, 49-19-01, 49-19-11, and 49-19-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the revocation of common carrier status of carbon dioxide transporters; and to repeal section 38-22-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exercise of public domain in geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Relating to the revocation of common carrier status of carbon dioxide transporters; and to repeal section 38‑22‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exercise of public domain in geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Topics ✗ Environment

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 2343: A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 4.1-16-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the placement or location of a beehive; and to provide a penalty.

SB 2343 prohibits beekeepers from placing hives within 0.5 miles of state or federal highways in North Dakota. It requires the agriculture commissioner to investigate complaints, direct beekeepers to remove hives within 48 hours if violations are confirmed, and confiscate equipment if not removed or if the beekeeper is unknown. Beekeepers would be responsible for all enforcement costs. The bill directly affects commercial and hobbyist beekeepers operating near highways.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1565: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to establishing a grant program for the education of nonbeneficiary students attending tribally controlled schools; and to amend and reenact section 54-40.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for public agencies and tribes to enter an agreement.

Relating to establishing a grant program for the education of nonbeneficiary students attending tribally controlled schools; and to amend and reenact section 54‑40.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for public agencies and tribes to enter an agreement.

Topics ✓ Education

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