Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1173: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis "DJ" Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis "DJ" Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr.'s service via bridge naming, aligning with topic's recognition of veterans at state level.85% confidence

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2288: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of a veterans organization's club expenses with net proceeds from charitable gaming.

SB 2288 allows North Dakota veterans organizations to use up to 20% of their quarterly net profits from approved charitable gaming events (like raffles or bingo) to cover costs for food, beverages (including alcohol), and operating their club. It specifically permits one club per organization and applies only to expenses directly tied to that club's operations. The bill changes existing law to clarify how veterans groups can fund their social facilities using revenue from their charitable activities. This policy directly affects licensed veterans organizations in North Dakota that host charitable gaming events.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill permits veterans orgs to use gaming profits for club operations, directly supporting their facility funding and operational capacity.85% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1078: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-01-44 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the reimbursement of certain medical expenses for North Dakota national guard members; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1078 amends North Dakota law to require state reimbursement for certain medical expenses incurred by National Guard members while on duty. It directly affects North Dakota National Guard service members who face out-of-pocket costs for medical care related to their military service. The bill changes Section 37-01-44 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish this reimbursement process. The legislation also declares an emergency to expedite its implementation, as noted in the official abstract. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 26, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses National Guard medical expenses, ensuring coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs for service members' healthcare needs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReimburses National Guard medical expenses, directly funding healthcare benefits for veterans under military service95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2199: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled veteran deer hunting licenses.

SB 2199 would create a new rule in North Dakota law allowing disabled veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (verified by the Department of Veterans' Affairs) to receive a deer hunting license automatically. The bill directly affects qualifying disabled veterans by removing them from the standard lottery system for deer licenses. Under this proposed change, these veterans would be entitled to a license without competing in the annual drawing, streamlining access to hunting opportunities. This is a specific policy change to license eligibility, not a broader hunting regulation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAutomatically grants disabled veterans with 100% service-connected disability access to deer hunting licenses, removing lottery barriers and streamlining benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

Track

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1364: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the partial suspension of sentence for drug court program, mental health court program, or veterans treatment docket completion.

HB 1364 amends North Dakota's legal code to adjust how courts handle partial sentence suspension for individuals who successfully complete specialized court programs. The bill modifies a specific section of the Century Code to allow courts to partially suspend a defendant's sentence upon completion of drug court, mental health court, or veterans treatment dockets. This means participants in these programs may avoid serving the full sentence, potentially reducing prison time or enabling community-based alternatives. The change directly affects defendants in these programs who meet completion requirements, without altering program eligibility or structure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows partial sentence suspension upon completion of drug/mental health/veterans treatment programs, promoting rehabilitation over incarceration per bill's intent.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables sentence suspension upon completing mental health court, supporting access to mental health treatment programs through judicial system integration.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans treatment dockets in sentence suspension provisions, creating specialized pathways for veterans to avoid full incarceration through treatment programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 2025: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of veterans' affairs; to amend and reenact sections 37-15-03, 37-15-07, 37-15-16, 37-18-01, and 37-18-07, subsection 1 of section 37-18-12, and section 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2025 is an act that provides appropriations to cover the expenses of the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs. The bill also amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs, which governs its structure and functions. Additionally, it includes provisions for a transfer of funds and grants an exemption. As an emergency measure, the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct appropriation for veterans' affairs department, funding an essential state program per budget topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides direct funding for North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs expenses and amends codes governing veterans' affairs committee, explicitly advancing veteran services through appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1016: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

HB 1016 allocates $25.6 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover the 2025-2027 biennium expenses for the Office of the Adjutant General. It specifically funds existing programs including National Guard operations, emergency services, and the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery, with $500,000 designated for armory maintenance and repairs. The bill does not create new policies or affect eligibility but ensures continued funding for these state military and emergency services. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $25.6M from general fund to maintain National Guard, emergency services, and veterans cemetery operations, ensuring continued funding for essential state military programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery and National Guard operations, ensuring continued veteran services and infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget National Guard & Reserve

signed · North Dakota · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 2007: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home; to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides specific appropriation for veterans' home operational expenses, funding an essential service program per budget allocation language.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates funds for veterans' home operations, directly supporting service provision and facility maintenance per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1006: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the tax commissioner and for payment of state reimbursement under the homestead tax credit, disabled veterans' tax credit, and primary residence credit; to amend and reenact section 57-01-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the salary of the state tax commissioner; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a transfer.

HB 1006 provides funding for the North Dakota State Tax Commissioner's office and pays state reimbursements for three specific tax credits: the homestead credit, disabled veterans' tax credit, and primary residence credit. It amends the state law governing the Tax Commissioner's salary to adjust their pay rate. The bill also includes a provision for an unspecified exemption and authorizes a transfer of funds. This legislation directly affects taxpayers claiming these credits and the Tax Commissioner's office operations by ensuring funding for their administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds tax credits (homestead, disabled veterans, primary residence) providing direct tax relief to eligible taxpayers, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides state reimbursement for disabled veterans' tax credit, directly funding a veteran benefit as explicitly stated in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2265: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs for a veterans' national cemetery grant; to authorize a line of credit; and to provide for a report.

SB 2265 authorizes North Dakota's Department of Veterans' Affairs to borrow up to $3 million from the Bank of North Dakota during the 2025-2027 biennium. This one-time funding is specifically for granting a nonprofit organization to cover construction costs of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a state veterans' national cemetery. The bill requires the department to certify U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs oversight before using funds and mandates repayment of the line of credit via a separate legislative appropriation. It also requires the grant recipient to submit detailed financial reports to the department, which must then share these with the legislative audit committee.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds veterans' cemetery infrastructure via $3M loan for welcome center/parking, directly supporting veteran services and facilities.95% confidence