HCR 3002 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow North Dakota to authorize and regulate sports betting within the state. If approved by voters, it would amend the state constitution to permit the legislature to license and regulate sports betting on professional and college sports. All tax revenue generated from sports betting would be required to fund K-12 public schools. This change would directly affect all North Dakotans by altering the state's legal framework for gambling and directing new revenue toward public education.
SB 2268 would have amended North Dakota's definition of "alcoholic beverage establishment" in the Century Code. The bill specifically clarified that this term excludes liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores from the category of businesses licensed to serve alcohol on-premises. This redefinition would have directly affected businesses seeking or holding alcohol licenses, ensuring only establishments primarily focused on on-site consumption (like restaurants or bars) qualified under this definition. The bill was introduced but withdrawn before further consideration in 2025.
This concurrent resolution sets daily pay rates for specific staff positions in North Dakota's House and Senate for the 69th Legislative Assembly. It designates roles like Chief Clerk ($239/day), Sergeant-at-Arms ($190), and Legislative Assistants (starting at $136), while adding a $1/day seniority bonus for staff with prior session experience (capped at $10/day). The resolution also outlines rules for leadership staffing limits, part-time position conversions, and payment for days the Assembly is in session or holding committee business. It directly affects legislative staff employed by either chamber.
SB 2102 is a procedural bill that would amend North Dakota's court code to clarify the process for submitting a written request to change a judge in a case. It specifically addresses the requirements and application of such a demand, directly affecting parties involved in court proceedings who seek to replace a judge. The bill does not change substantive law but outlines the formal procedure for requesting a judge change. It was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass in the legislature.
HB 1320 would prohibit creating or distributing AI-altered videos or images that falsely depict someone without their consent, with the intent to deceive. This applies to anyone sharing such "deepfake" content, including on social media or other platforms. Violations would be classified as a class A misdemeanor, potentially resulting in fines or jail time. The law specifically targets deceptive digital content meant to harm reputations or spread misinformation.
The provided context does not include sufficient details about the specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties of SB 2118 to create a substantive summary. The bill's title and abstract only reference "appeals of stream crossing calculations" without explaining what changes the bill would make to the existing statute or who would be impacted. No concrete policy details, such as how appeals would be processed or who could appeal, are described in the available information. Therefore, a factual summary meeting all requested criteria cannot be generated from the provided context.
Relating to the certification of a foreign grantee's right to own property and the filing of foreign ownership information statements with the secretary of state; 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 a penalty; and to provide a contingent effective date.
Relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11‑11‑70, 40‑05‑26, and 47‑01‑09 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 to provide a penalty.
HB 1439 proposed changes to North Dakota's rules for suspending or expelling K-12 students. The bill required school districts to provide due process hearings before expelling students and set maximum suspension periods (10 days for regular students, 20 days for alternative program students) and expulsion limits (up to 12 months, ending before the school year concludes). It also mandated schools to consider factors like the infraction's severity, student age, and disciplinary history when determining suspension or expulsion duration. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn before passage.
HB 1342 proposes changes to North Dakota's licensing rules for gaming equipment manufacturers and distributors. It updates annual license fees (ranging from $1,000 to $10,000) and specifies that portions of these fees ($500-$1,500) must fund a charitable gaming technology program. The bill also clarifies distribution rules, requiring equipment sales only to licensed entities and mandating state gaming stamps for paper-based games like pull tabs. Additionally, it redefines "racing" to include live or simulcast horse racing under the certificate system. Note: The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn before committee action.
HB 1427 requires data center developers to obtain a certificate of site compatibility from North Dakota's Public Service Commission before building new data centers or significantly expanding existing ones that involve energy consumption. The bill updates existing siting rules to explicitly include data centers as a regulated facility type, mandating that locations must minimize environmental and community impacts. Developers must submit written certifications about proposed sites and secure commission approval for unavoidable impacts on protected "avoidance areas," with a 30-day deadline for commission review. This policy directly affects data center operators planning new construction or major energy-intensive expansions in North Dakota.
Relating to the workers' compensation disability benefits and retirement presumption; to repeal sections 65‑05‑09.4 and 65‑05‑09.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to workers' compensation additional benefits payable; and to provide for application.
