Rep. Kathy Frelich

Maddy summaryHB 1413 would create a state program to safely connect food donors (like businesses) with charities, making it easier to donate surplus food. Donors must be licensed under existing food safety rules, while charities wouldn’t need commercial kitchens or special certification but must follow local health unit food handling standards. Local health units would inspect donors, verify food handlers, and set safety rules, with donors protected from liability if following guidelines. The program would include educational resources and potential grants to support participation, aiming to reduce food waste while ensuring safety.

Maddy summarySB 2318 would have required North Dakota's Medicaid program to create paid family caregiver services for eligible individuals in home and community-based waiver programs (excluding the aged and disabled waiver). It would have mandated payments to legally responsible family caregivers at rates matching professional direct support wages, capped at 40 hours per week, and required an evidence-based assessment considering individual needs like medical care and social circumstances. The bill also specified that an advisory council must review the program's design and assessment methods. However, the bill was introduced on January 20, 2025, and withdrawn the same day without committee action.

Maddy summaryHB 1101 would have classified mitragynine (the active ingredient in kratom) as a Schedule I controlled substance under North Dakota law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute. This change would directly affect individuals using kratom products and businesses selling them within the state. The bill proposed amending specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code to implement this scheduling change. The legislation failed to pass in the legislature, receiving 15 votes in favor and 77 against on January 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1104 is a procedural bill that changes the name of "county job development authorities" to "economic development authorities" across several sections of North Dakota's state code. It directly affects county-level entities currently designated as job development authorities. The bill makes no policy changes - only updates the official name of these authorities to reflect a broader economic development focus. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn before further consideration.

Relating to an adoption tax credit and a tax credit for contributions to a maternity home, child-placing agency, or pregnancy help center; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to restrictions on adult-oriented performances; to amend and reenact section 12.1‑27.1‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state pre‑emption of local laws regulating obscenity; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to recording, publishing, and archiving of school district board meetings.

Relating to bicycling or riding an animal while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to amend and reenact section 39‑07‑01 and subsection 1 of section 39‑10.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a bicycle and a ridden animal being deemed a vehicle; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to special permits for vehicles of excessive size; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to waiver of certain adoption requirements for licensed foster care providers.