Rep. Jared Hagert

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.

Relating to septic systems and the environmental quality advisory committee; to amend and reenact sections 23‑35‑02, 23‑35‑08, 23.1‑01‑03, and 23.1‑17‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality, boards of health, and public health units; to repeal sections 23‑35‑02.2 and 23‑35‑02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1444 amends North Dakota law to clarify the process for adding local roads to the county road system. It requires county commissioners to notify townships when a road meets criteria under section 24-05-16 and is under township jurisdiction, and to hold a public meeting for community input before making a final decision. This directly affects county commissioners, townships, and residents who use these local roads, ensuring transparency in road system expansion. The bill does not change road maintenance responsibilities but adds a procedural step for community engagement.

Maddy summaryHB 1201 modifies North Dakota law governing bridges and culverts over drainage systems that intersect roads. It requires the water resource board to construct bridges/culverts for private land access, with costs shared between the board and land districts, and mandates counties to maintain these structures with 40% cost responsibility. For state highway culverts crossing drains spanning three or more counties, the bill requires installation of control valve systems to manage water flow. This bill directly affects counties, water resource boards, and land districts responsible for drainage infrastructure maintenance and costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1345 amends a specific section of North Dakota's vehicle registration law (section 39-04-19) for passenger motor vehicles. The bill changes how passenger vehicle registration is handled under the North Dakota Century Code. It directly affects all owners of passenger vehicles registered in North Dakota. The bill includes an effective date provision but provides no specific details about the nature of the amendment to the registration requirements in the available context.

Relating to creating a farm management program within the department of agriculture; to amend and reenact section 15‑20.1‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state board of career at technical education; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to a uniform taxing district financial and property tax data reporting system; to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 21‑03‑07 and sections 57‑20‑04 and 57‑20‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to park district bonding authority without a vote, reporting of legislative tax relief information, and delivery and contents of the real estate tax statement; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Maddy summarySB 2302 establishes new rules for oil and gas lease applications on North Dakota state lands and school lands. It requires the industrial commission to set qualification standards for bidders, and if the highest bidder doesn't meet them, the commissioner must consider the second-highest bidder who meets the standards. Applicants rejected for not qualifying face a civil penalty equal to their bid amount. The bill directly affects companies seeking oil and gas leases on state or school lands managed by the board of university and school lands.

Relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1‑01‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends North Dakota's gaming laws to eliminate dog racing by removing it from the definition of "racing" and prohibiting wagering on dog races under the certificate system. It updates licensing requirements for manufacturers and distributors of electronic pull tab devices, bingo systems, and other gaming equipment, imposing annual fees ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with portions of fees directed to a charitable gaming technology fund. The bill directly affects gaming equipment manufacturers, distributors, and racetracks previously authorized for dog racing. Key mechanisms include revised licensing fees, restrictions on selling gaming equipment to unauthorized parties, and a ban on dog racing wagering.