Relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
Maddy summaryHCR 3037 is a concurrent resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study establishing new requirements for public officials regarding child exploitation. It proposes examining mandatory reporting of suspected abuse by officials, creating a specialized investigative body within the Attorney General's office, and implementing severe penalties - including criminal charges, removal from office, and loss of retirement benefits - for officials who engage in, enable, or conceal such abuse. The study would also assess victim safety protections, financial impacts, and similar laws in other states. This resolution does not create new laws but directs a feasibility study to inform potential future legislation.
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 1458 would have required North Dakota's legislative management to conduct a study on limiting the development and release of self-spreading viruses and bacteria. The study would have examined who is involved in such work, health impacts and data on adverse effects, potential enforcement measures, and possible exceptions. It was not a law but a procedural request for analysis, intended to inform future legislation. The bill failed to pass in the March 2025 legislative session (16 yeas, 29 nays) and remains inactive. No policy changes were enacted.
Maddy summaryHCR 3019 is a ceremonial resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature to formally congratulate Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as U.S. President. It directly affects President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and North Dakota's congressional delegation, as the resolution will be delivered to them. The resolution expresses the legislature's support for Trump's leadership, border policies, and conservative principles, citing his election victory and survival of assassination attempts. It has no policy impact beyond this symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryHB 1518 would update North Dakota's traffic code to clarify rules for driving around rotary traffic islands (roundabouts). It requires vehicles to drive only to the right of such islands and mandates drivers to signal before exiting a rotary. The bill specifically applies to drivers navigating designated roundabouts on one-way roadways, as defined in the amended traffic code section. This proposal did not pass the legislature, with 3 votes in favor and 43 against.
Maddy summarySCR 4016 is a resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study whether using separate ballots for partisan primary elections (organized by political party) would improve the primary election process. It does not change current election rules but asks for an analysis of this specific ballot structure, which is not currently used in North Dakota. The study would also examine how political parties access voter data from primary elections, as referenced in the resolution's context. This resolution, which failed to pass in February 2025, only directs a study and does not implement any new policy. It affects Legislative Management staff, who would conduct the study and report findings to the next legislative session.
Maddy summaryHB 1457 would create a new exemption allowing individuals to avoid required vaccines (for school, work, or licensing) if the vaccine doesn't meet specific safety and effectiveness standards. These standards require the FDA-approved vaccine to have undergone at least one year of safety testing against a placebo, with injury data publicly posted, a lower risk of serious harm than the disease itself, and manufacturer liability for deaths or injuries. The North Dakota Department of Health must publicize this exemption and prohibit state agencies from requiring conditions inconsistent with it. The bill failed to pass during its second reading in February 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1606 amends North Dakota's state employee sick leave policy to set a minimum of ten hours (one working day) and a maximum of one and one-half working days per month for sick leave, based on an employee's tenure. It also requires that employees with at least ten years of continuous state service receive a lump sum payment equal to one-tenth of their final salary for unused sick leave. The bill mandates that state agencies develop and submit their own sick leave policies to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, ensuring consistency across departments.
Maddy summaryHB 1491 would have established new rules for student eligibility in North Dakota high school sports and activities. It requires the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) to presume no undue influence in student recruitment and allows students to verify residency using documents like utility bills or lease agreements. The bill specifically prohibits NDHSAA from demanding proof that a parent vacated a previous home and ensures students in joint custody situations gain immediate eligibility upon enrolling in a new school district after moving. These provisions aim to simplify residency verification and prevent delays for students transitioning between school districts.
