Rep. Steve Swiontek

Relating to evaluations conducted by appraisers; and to amend and reenact sections 43‑23.3‑01, 43‑23.3‑04, and 43‑23.3‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of agency and evaluation, an exemption from appraisal permit requirements, and the standards of professional appraisal practice.

Relating to the insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1162 proposes to amend a specific section of the North Dakota Century Code (61-39-03, subsection 1). This amendment directly relates to the board of directors of the Lake Agassiz water authority. While the bill concerns the composition or operations of this board, the provided information does not detail the specific changes being enacted.

Relating to virtual-currency kiosks; and to amend and reenact section 13‑09.1‑44 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual-currency kiosks.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 creates two new sections in North Dakota's state code to establish rules for managing state treasury funds and governing the cash management board. The bill requires the cash management board to submit a report to the legislature and includes an expiration date for these new provisions. This legislation directly affects state treasury operations and the cash management board by defining their fund management procedures and reporting obligations. The law is designed as a temporary measure, ending after a specified period.

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryHB 1398 amends a section of North Dakota's Century Code to update the procedural requirements for publishing an abstract of an annual statement. This procedural change affects entities required to submit annual statements (such as state agencies or regulated organizations), altering how their abstracts must be published. The bill does not change the content of the annual statements themselves but revises the publication process for compliance. It is a technical update to administrative procedures, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1098 amends North Dakota's scholarship program for students pursuing teaching careers by updating the terms under Section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code. The bill revises eligibility requirements and funding details for undergraduate students training to become teachers. It directly affects North Dakota residents enrolled in teaching-focused degree programs. The bill also declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1510 creates new sections in North Dakota's state law requiring public school districts to provide financial planning resources for new teachers during their first year. It also mandates that school districts establish onsite child care options for teachers with children attending those schools. The bill includes a separate provision directing the legislature to conduct a management study on administrative practices. These changes directly affect new teachers and school districts across North Dakota.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific provisions or policy changes of HB 1094. While the bill's title and abstract reference "discretionary special allocation hunting licenses" and it has been signed into law (Governor signed March 27, 2025), the details of what the amendment actually changes, who it affects, or its key mechanisms are not described in the available information. A full summary cannot be generated without these concrete details. For the actual policy content, the full text of the bill would be required.