Rep. Donald Longmuir

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1160 proposes to create a new section within the North Dakota Century Code. This legislation focuses on establishing rules and regulations for the use of personal electronic devices during instructional time in schools. It directly affects students and educators by setting standards for device use, such as cell phones, within the classroom environment. The specific details of these new regulations are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

Maddy summaryHB 1223 is an act that proposes changes to section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects kindergarten through grade twelve students within the state. Its provisions relate specifically to the rules and procedures governing the suspension and expulsion of these students. The provided information indicates it will amend the existing code section, but does not detail the specific changes it introduces to the suspension and expulsion processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1510 creates new sections in North Dakota's state law requiring public school districts to provide financial planning resources for new teachers during their first year. It also mandates that school districts establish onsite child care options for teachers with children attending those schools. The bill includes a separate provision directing the legislature to conduct a management study on administrative practices. These changes directly affect new teachers and school districts across North Dakota.

Maddy summaryHB 1220 would establish a new "North Dakota accelerated degree" program for high-demand occupations within the state's education code. This program would allow students to earn credentials more quickly in fields with significant workforce needs, directly benefiting students seeking faster entry into these careers. The key mechanism is creating a new section in North Dakota's Century Code (Chapter 15-10) to formally authorize and structure these accelerated pathways. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to streamline education-to-employment for specific high-demand occupations.

Maddy summaryHB 1174 is a procedural bill that would create a new section in North Dakota's Century Code (Chapter 20.1-02) specifically for educational and community outreach programs run by the Game and Fish Department. The bill's abstract indicates it establishes a legal framework for these programs but does not specify their content, funding, or direct beneficiaries. Key mechanisms or operational details (such as program requirements, eligibility, or departmental responsibilities) are not described in the provided abstract. As a procedural measure naming a new legal section, it does not outline concrete policy changes or directly affect specific groups beyond authorizing the department to operate such programs under this new code section. The abstract lacks sufficient detail to describe specific provisions or impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 1401 amends North Dakota law (Section 40-11-04.2) to give cities more flexibility when selling city-owned property. It allows cities to use either exclusive or nonexclusive listing agreements with licensed real estate brokers, provided they first adopt a resolution specifying the property, setting a maximum commission rate, and reserving the right to reject insufficient offers. Cities must select brokers through a competitive process for exclusive listings. This change directly affects North Dakota cities selling property, streamlining the sales process while maintaining city control over fees and offers.

Maddy summaryHB 1198 allows North Dakota park districts to join group purchasing agreements with the state or other local governments through a formal joint powers agreement. Specifically, it authorizes park district boards to participate in these cooperative buying arrangements, which can help reduce costs for shared goods and services. The bill does not apply to construction projects defined under state law. This change directly affects park districts by expanding their purchasing options under existing legal frameworks.

Maddy summaryHB 1105 amends Section 15.1-07-25.4 of the North Dakota Century Code to update school districts' rules for virtual learning programs. The bill clarifies requirements for how districts must operate and manage virtual education options, including student eligibility and instructional standards. It directly affects all public school districts in North Dakota by establishing standardized policies for virtual learning. The legislation, signed into law on March 24, 2025, replaces outdated provisions to modernize virtual education governance.

Maddy summaryHCR 3006 is a non-binding resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to improve mail processing and transparency statewide. It specifically requests better handling of mail delivery to address disruptions affecting rural residents, local newspapers, small businesses, and legal processes like court notices. The resolution asks USPS to implement clearer communication about service disruptions and standardized reporting procedures. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses legislative concern to the Postmaster General and North Dakota's congressional delegation.

Maddy summaryHB 1293 creates a North Dakota program providing small, durable medallions to identify veteran status on headstones or grave markers. It directly affects National Guard and National Guard Reserve members buried outside state veterans' cemeteries who do not qualify for existing state or federal medallions. The Department of Veterans' Affairs will administer the program, issuing these medallions as a way to honor veterans' service on their existing gravesites. The bill establishes this as a new policy under North Dakota law, effective after the Governor signed it on March 14, 2025.