Rep. Landon Bahl

Maddy summaryHB 1448 creates a new section in North Dakota state law to establish an Advanced Technology Review Committee, an Advanced Technology Grant Program, and a dedicated grant fund. The bill sets up a formal system for awarding grants to support advanced technology initiatives, with the committee managing applications and the fund providing financial resources. This directly affects organizations, businesses, or institutions seeking funding for technology projects within the state. The key mechanism is the creation of a structured, state-funded program to advance technology development through grants.

Relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1193 appropriates $8.45 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant program to provide appreciation bonuses to eligible peace and correctional officers. State agencies and local governments (political subdivisions) qualify for reimbursement based on the number of peace officers employed in law enforcement for at least four consecutive years. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation receives direct funding based on its correctional officers' tenure. Funds must be used exclusively to award each eligible officer a salary bonus of up to $6,000 annually, with the Attorney General administering the program in consultation with relevant boards. The program covers the 2025-2027 biennium.

Relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19‑24.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates to the protection of services under a service agreement for the duration of a loan term. The bill also includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. *Please note: The provided context does not offer specific details on how the service agreement protection is amended or what the exact mechanisms of this protection are.*

Maddy summaryHB 1386 amends existing North Dakota law to prohibit the possession of certain computer-generated images. The bill modifies sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. It establishes a penalty for individuals found to be in possession of these prohibited images.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends North Dakota law concerning the required abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking. It modifies the specific provisions that govern how administrative agencies provide shorter announcements when proposing or changing administrative rules.

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 1170 amends North Dakota's Century Code section 54-06-14, which governs state employee annual leave. The bill modifies the rules for how state employees accrue or use annual leave, though the specific changes (e.g., accrual rates, eligibility) are not detailed in the provided abstract. It applies directly to all state employees covered under this code section. The bill includes an effective date provision but does not specify the exact policy modifications.

Maddy summaryHB 1408 amends North Dakota's law governing when the legislature reconvenes after its regular session ends. The bill changes the schedule for annual legislative reconvening, sets an effective date for the change, and includes an expiration date after which the old rules would resume. This procedural bill affects how the North Dakota Legislature organizes its meeting schedule, specifically altering the timing for mandatory annual reconvened sessions. It does not change substantive laws or policies.