Maddy summaryHB 1603 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the state historical society for compliance with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The funds establish a committee with tribal historic preservation officers, state agencies, and the attorney general's office to prioritize returning human remains, sacred objects, and culturally significant items to North Dakota tribes. Tribes must contribute up to $100,000 in matching funds for committee efforts, and all funds must be tracked separately. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for new scientific studies of ancestral remains. This law directly affects North Dakota tribes and the state historical society by enabling repatriation efforts under federal law.
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Maddy summaryThis bill updates rules for appointing special assistant attorneys general in North Dakota. It requires state agencies like the Tax Commission or Department of Transportation to use attorneys appointed by the Attorney General (not hired directly), with certain officials' appointments protected from removal. Agencies would pay the Attorney General for legal services instead of paying attorneys directly, with funds going into the Attorney General's operating fund. It also grants attorneys representing public universities access to student records under privacy laws.
Maddy summaryHB 1260 requires that 15% of mule deer licenses available for the regular gun season in the previous year must be reserved for nonresident hunters using bows. This law directly affects nonresident hunters seeking to hunt mule deer in North Dakota with bow and arrow equipment. The key provision mandates this specific reservation percentage for mule deer licenses, applying to the licenses made available for the regular gun season. The bill amends North Dakota Century Code section 20.1-03-11 to implement this change, which was signed into law in April 2025.
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.
Relating to septic systems and the environmental quality advisory committee; to amend and reenact sections 23‑35‑02, 23‑35‑08, 23.1‑01‑03, and 23.1‑17‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality, boards of health, and public health units; to repeal sections 23‑35‑02.2 and 23‑35‑02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.
Maddy summarySB 2286 proposes authorizing the University of North Dakota (UND) to borrow up to $55 million through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during 2025-2027, with interest capped at rates for state entities. It also appropriates $95 million in one-time funding for UND to construct a new health sciences facility at its School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The facility aims to expand health workforce capacity in areas like behavioral health and wellness, while supporting research and academic programs. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on April 8, 2025, with 6 votes in favor and 87 against.
Relating to a prison industries workforce development income tax credit; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an effective date.
Maddy summaryHB 1528 amends North Dakota's arson and endangering by fire statutes to clarify definitions and strengthen penalties. It specifies that intentionally damaging one's own property to defraud insurers or deprive others of legal interests (like mortgage holders) now qualifies as arson, a class B felony. The bill also expands "endangering" offenses to explicitly include firefighters responding to emergencies and establishes that being intoxicated while starting a fire is considered proof of intent. Offenses are classified as class A, B, or C felonies based on severity, including death, extreme indifference to life, or property damage exceeding $2,000. The law directly affects individuals committing arson or reckless fire/explosion acts, insurers, property owners, and emergency responders.
Maddy summaryHB 1473 would create a new legal restriction in North Dakota for drug manufacturers by adding a subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the state's Century Code. The bill prohibits specific actions by drug manufacturers that are not currently covered under existing law and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects pharmaceutical companies operating in North Dakota by imposing new compliance requirements. The exact prohibited acts and penalty structure are defined within the new subsection of the state code.
Maddy summarySB 2292 amends North Dakota law to update the reimbursement process for medical screenings and examinations following sexual assault. The bill revises subsection 3 of section 12.1-34-07 in the North Dakota Century Code. This change directly affects sexual assault victims in the state by modifying how their medical expenses related to the assault are handled. The key provision is the specific legal amendment to the reimbursement mechanism, though the exact procedural details are not specified in the provided abstract.