Rep. Steve Vetter

Relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5‑02‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to evaluations conducted by appraisers; and to amend and reenact sections 43‑23.3‑01, 43‑23.3‑04, and 43‑23.3‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of agency and evaluation, an exemption from appraisal permit requirements, and the standards of professional appraisal practice.

Maddy summaryHB 1194 amends section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to providing false information or making false reports to law enforcement officials. The bill modifies the existing law regarding these actions and establishes or revises the penalties for individuals found guilty of such offenses. This directly affects individuals who interact with law enforcement by providing information, as well as the legal framework governing these interactions.

Maddy summaryHB 1615 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to gaming site authorizations. The bill modifies the process and requirements for securing approval to establish or operate gaming sites within the state. This directly affects entities seeking such authorizations.

Maddy summaryHB 1428 creates a sales tax exemption in North Dakota for sales of clothing. This exemption specifically applies to clothing sold by thrift stores operated by nonprofit corporations. The bill enacts a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code to implement this change, and it also includes an effective date for the new provision.

Maddy summaryHCR 3028 is a resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. It requires an assessment of current services, protections for victims from dangerous individuals, policies, data, and resource allocation to identify ways to help victims rebuild their lives. The study must include input from law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Legislative Management will report findings and recommendations - including any needed legislation - to the next state legislature. This resolution does not change laws but directs a formal review of existing support systems.

Maddy summaryHB 1416 amends a specific section of North Dakota's Century Code regarding charitable gaming. It changes rules about whether two different organizations can conduct charitable gaming events (like raffles or bingo) at the same physical location. The bill directly affects nonprofit organizations that rely on such fundraising activities. The summary is limited by the provided abstract, which does not detail the specific changes to the code section or the exact mechanism of the amendment. No further specific provisions or policy changes can be described from the available information.

Relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23, subsection 9 of section 19‑03.1‑23, and subsection 4 of section 19‑03.4‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1371 authorizes a legislative study to examine creating a uniform group health insurance program for retired peace officers. The bill does not change current coverage but directs a review of how to establish consistent health benefits across the state. It directly affects retired peace officers by potentially leading to standardized health insurance options through future legislation. The study will assess existing programs and recommend a uniform approach, but no immediate policy changes are made by this bill.

Maddy summaryThe bill (SB 2233) amends North Dakota's Century Code regarding notice requirements for claims filed against the state. It specifically revises Section 32-12.2-04, which governs the process for notifying the state before filing a lawsuit. The bill modifies the specific notice procedures claimants must follow, though the exact nature of the changes isn't detailed in the provided context. This affects individuals or entities seeking to file legal claims against the North Dakota government. The summary is limited by the lack of specific procedural details in the given abstract.