Rep. Jim Jonas

Co-sponsor HCR 3002

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to authorizing sports betting.

Maddy summaryHCR 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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates sports betting tax revenue fund K-12 schools, directly increasing state education funding via new tax stream.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill mandates all sports betting tax revenue fund K-12 public schools, directly allocating new revenue to education without restrictions.95% confidence

Failed Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1439

died · North Dakota House · Lead sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the suspension and expulsion of kindergarten through grade twelve students.

Maddy summaryHB 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 The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn before passage.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates due process for expulsions and caps suspensions, protecting student access to education through fairer disciplinary practices.95% confidence

died Jan 17, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 3004

In committee · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution to extend congratulations to the North Dakota State University football team for earning the program's 10th national college football championship since 2011.

Maddy summaryHCR 3004 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution from the North Dakota Legislature congratulating the North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team on winning their 10th national championship since 2011. It formally recognizes the team's victory in the FCS championship game on January 6, 2025, and highlights the program's academic achievements, including student-athletes' high GPAs. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it merely expresses legislative praise and directs copies to NDSU leadership. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill affecting laws or regulations.

In committee Jan 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1195

died · North Dakota House · Lead 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 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1232

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of career and technical education for career exploration software; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1305

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to incorporating additional and different requirements for the North Dakota scholarship.

Relating to incorporating additional and different requirements for the North Dakota scholarship.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1156

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 15-19-01 and section 15.1-22-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to services provided by the center for distance education.

Relating to services provided by the center for distance education.

Signed into law Apr 14, 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 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

Co-sponsor HB 1241

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the workforce education innovation program; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Relating to the workforce education innovation program; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Signed into law Apr 4, 2023 1 co-sponsor