North Dakota Bills

failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 2220: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the implementation of operational guidelines and training for law enforcement officers and state's attorneys addressing the crimes of human trafficking, prostitution, and the commercial exploitation of children.

Relating to the implementation of operational guidelines and training for law enforcement officers and state's attorneys addressing the crimes of human trafficking, prostitution, and the commercial exploitation of children.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 29, 2025

HB 1171: 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 law enforcement family scholarship program; and to provide an appropriation.

HB 1171 creates a scholarship program for dependents of North Dakota law enforcement family members, directly affecting eligible students whose parents or guardians are full-time law enforcement officers (including correctional officers, firefighters, EMS providers, or peace officers) with at least three years of service. The program covers 50% of tuition costs (minus other aid) at state higher education institutions, administered by the State Board of Higher Education. It appropriates $5 million from the general fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund these scholarships. The bill defines eligibility through tax dependency exemptions and enrollment at state-controlled colleges or universities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SCR 4003: A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the United States Constitution.

North Dakota's SCR 4003 is a resolution to rescind all previous state applications requesting Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It directly affects North Dakota's legislative record by formally withdrawing its past requests to Congress on this matter. The bill urges other states with similar applications to also rescind their requests, citing concerns about potential broad constitutional changes and preference for the existing amendment process.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 29, 2025

HB 1089: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulations or plans adopted by international organizations.

HB 1089, titled "A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulations or plans adopted by international organizations," lacks specific policy details in its title and abstract. The bill's official description does not identify which international regulations or plans it addresses, who would be affected, or any concrete mechanisms. Since the bill failed to pass on January 29, 2025 (38 yeas, 53 nays), no provisions were enacted. Without further information on the intended regulations or scope, a substantive summary of its policy changes cannot be provided.

died · North Dakota · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 2344: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-04-10.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to veterans' number plates.

This bill would have allowed veterans eligible for interment in North Dakota's veterans' cemetery to obtain special license plates. It required a $15 initial fee (with $5 allocated to cemetery maintenance) and a $10 annual surcharge, except for Purple Heart recipients who paid nothing. Funds collected would have been split between the veterans' cemetery maintenance fund and a trust fund, with interest from the trust fund supporting cemetery operations. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn before passage.

Topics ✓ Veterans

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1407: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-12-05 and subsection 2 of section 39-12-05.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weight limitations for vehicles on the interstate system and weight limitations for vehicles on highways other than the interstate system.

Relating to weight limitations for vehicles on the interstate system and weight limitations for vehicles on highways other than the interstate system.

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1050: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 24-02-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cooperative agreements between the director and law enforcement agencies regarding license plate readers.

HB 1050 would amend North Dakota's existing law (section 24-02-45) to establish a new framework for cooperative agreements between the state driver's license director and local law enforcement agencies regarding the use of license plate readers. The bill specifically creates standardized procedures for how law enforcement can share data collected by these automated license plate recognition systems. It directly affects the state DMV director and all law enforcement agencies that use license plate reader technology, requiring formal agreements to govern data sharing practices. The changes focus on structuring these partnerships rather than altering the technology's use or scope.

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1240: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to auto glass insurance coverage.

HB 1240 would require auto insurance companies in North Dakota to offer policies with separate coverage for repairing or replacing damaged auto glass, distinct from standard comprehensive or collision coverage. This directly affects insurance providers writing auto policies and drivers who purchase comprehensive or collision insurance. The key provision mandates that any such glass coverage must include its own separate deductible, not shared with other policy deductibles. The bill aimed to make glass repairs more affordable by preventing drivers from having to meet the full deductible for other car damage when only the glass is broken.

passed · North Dakota · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1406: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the introduction of bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch.

HB 1406 would require state agencies and the judiciary to wait until after the first legislative filing deadline to submit bills to the North Dakota legislature. Specifically, it mandates that executive branch agencies and the judicial branch cannot introduce bills before the deadline set for legislators to file their own proposals, with the legislative council notifying them of this December deadline each even-numbered year. This bill directly affects state agencies and courts by changing the timing for when they can propose new legislation. It is a procedural rule change with no direct impact on citizens or policy outcomes.

died · North Dakota · House Jan 27, 2025

HB 1506: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 15 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for enrolled tribal members; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1506 would have exempted enrolled members of federally recognized North Dakota tribes from the state's motor vehicle excise tax when purchasing a vehicle within the state, but only if their primary residence is on a reservation or in an Indian service area. The bill specifically required that the vehicle be acquired within North Dakota and that the tribal member reside on tribal land to qualify for the exemption. It was scheduled to take effect for tax events after June 30, 2025. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn from consideration on January 27, 2025, and is not currently law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 27, 2025

SB 2148: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 4.1-75-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reimbursement of costs associated with possession of an estray.

SB 2148 amends North Dakota law to change how reimbursement costs for abandoned livestock (called "estray") are handled. It requires that any reimbursement paid to owners for caring for estray livestock must first be deducted from the sale proceeds of the animal. Any remaining funds after this reimbursement must then be sent to the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Fund, managed by the state treasurer. The bill directly affects livestock owners and the Stockmen's Association, altering the financial flow from estray sales.

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 27, 2025

HB 1312: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-02, 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-17 and 15.1-09-22, subsection 1 of section 15.1-09-30, sections 16.1-04-01, 16.1-07-04, and 16.1-07-05, subsection 1 of section 16.1-07-08, and sections 16.1-07-09, 16.1-13-05, 16.1-15-29, 40-21-02, 40-49-05, 40-49-07, and 40-49-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school board and park district member elections; and to repeal sections 15.1-09-09, 15.1-09-10, 15.1-09-11, 15.1-09-12, 15.1-09-13, 15.1-09-14, 15.1-09-15, 15.1-09-16, 15.1-09-18, 15.1-09-19, 15.1-09-20, 15.1-09-21, 15.1-09-22, and 15.1-09-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election procedures in school district elections.

Relating to school board and park district member elections; and to repeal sections 15.1‑09‑09, 15.1‑09‑10, 15.1‑09‑11, 15.1‑09‑12, 15.1‑09‑13, 15.1‑09‑14, 15.1‑09‑15, 15.1‑09‑16, 15.1‑09‑18, 15.1‑09‑19, 15.1‑09‑20, 15.1‑09‑21, 15.1‑09‑22, and 15.1‑09‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election procedures in school district elections.

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