Rep. David Richter

Co-sponsor HB 1517

Passed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.2M state funds for teacher scholarships, directly funding an education program through state appropriations.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationCreates $4.2M scholarship program for student teachers in state-approved programs, directly funding educator preparation and reducing financial barriers for future educators.95% confidence

Passed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1195

died · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision k of subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the fee for overtaking and passing a schoolbus.

Maddy summaryHB 1195 proposed changing the penalty fee for illegally overtaking or passing a school bus in North Dakota from an unspecified amount to $500. It directly affects drivers who violate school bus stop laws, as it would have increased the financial penalty for this traffic offense. The bill aimed to amend a specific section of North Dakota's traffic code (39-06.1-06) by updating the fee amount in subsection 2, subdivision k. The bill was introduced on January 10, 2025, but withdrawn from consideration on January 15, 2025, without becoming law.

TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalty for illegal school bus passing to enhance road safety and protect children, directly strengthening transportation safety regulations.95% confidence

died Jan 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1376

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-19-01, 15.1-07-25.4, 15.1-31-01, 15.1-31-06, 15.1-31-07, and 15.1-31-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual instruction of students and open enrollment.

Relating to virtual instruction of students and open enrollment.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2196

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 61-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the infrastructure revolving loan fund and accrued and unpaid interest in western area water supply authority loans; to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 61-40-05, and sections 61-40-09, 61-40-10, and 61-40-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the oversight of the western area water supply authority and infrastructure revolving loan fund payments; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the infrastructure revolving loan fund and accrued and unpaid interest in western area water supply authority loans; to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 61‑40‑05, and sections 61‑40‑09, 61‑40‑10, and 61‑40-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the oversight of the western area water supply authority and infrastructure revolving loan fund payments; and to provide an appropriation.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1465

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 43-03-03 and 43-03-04 and subsections 4 and 5 of section 43-03-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to membership of the state board of architecture and landscape architecture; and to provide for application.

Relating to membership of the state board of architecture and landscape architecture; and to provide for application.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1210

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 60 of section 57-39.2-04 and subsection 27 of section 57-40.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualification and notification requirements for sales and use tax exemptions for certain sales made to a senior citizen organization; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to qualification and notification requirements for sales and use tax exemptions for certain sales made to a senior citizen organization; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 2254

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intervention by the superintendent of public instruction for a chronically low-performing school or school district; to provide a report; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to intervention by the superintendent of public instruction for a chronically low‑performing school or school district; to provide a report; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1382

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to scholarships for registered apprenticeship program participants.

Relating to scholarships for registered apprenticeship program participants.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1142

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to expanding eligible uses for charitable gaming net proceeds; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to expanding eligible uses for charitable gaming net proceeds; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1494

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school meal policies.

Relating to school meal policies.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor