Maddy summaryHB 1251 would prohibit North Dakota public schools from holding extracurricular activities - including games, practices, performances, or competitions - on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Sunday. The bill defines "family days" as these specific holidays under existing state law and applies to all school activities, whether required or optional. It directly affects school districts and student participation in events on these dates. The proposed law failed to pass in January 2025 after committee review.
Rep. Andrew Marschall
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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by updating the fee amount in subsection 2, subdivision k. The bill was introduced on January 10, 2025, but withdrawn from consideration on January 15, 2025, without becoming law.
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 home rule in counties and cities and the limitation on authority of a political subdivision regarding firearms.
Relating to access to hospital care.
Relating to approval for a gaming site authorization and modification of allowable expense limits.
Relating to the impact of political subdivisions levying special assessments against other political subdivisions and the overall impact on taxpayers.
Relating to school safety and security measures; and to provide for a report.
Relating to permission for a student to participate in extracurricular activities, cocurricular activities, and clubs.