Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck

Maddy summaryHB 1529 adds Peace Corps volunteers to North Dakota's list of individuals eligible for resident tuition rates at state universities. Specifically, it amends the state code to include "an individual certified by the director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps volunteer" under the definition of a "resident student." This change directly affects Peace Corps volunteers who wish to attend North Dakota colleges or universities at in-state tuition rates. The bill does not alter existing eligibility categories for veterans, military members, or other groups.

Maddy summaryHB 1598 prohibits most hunters from using motor vehicles off established roads or trails while hunting big game or small game (excluding waterfowl and cranes), directly affecting non-landowner hunters without written permission from landowners or active farmers/ranchers. The law bans driving through cropland, timber, or other terrain to hunt, but allows vehicle use only to retrieve a killed animal after reducing it to possession. It also prohibits using vehicles to harass or flush game and permits parking on roadsides for safety. The bill takes effect after being signed by the governor in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1420 amends North Dakota's library funding code to clarify that state aid grants for public libraries exclude those distributed under Chapter 54-24.2. This change directly affects public libraries receiving state funding by specifying which grant programs are included in the state aid distribution. The key provision updates Section 54-24.4-05 to explicitly approve state-funded grants for libraries, while maintaining the existing exclusion for Chapter 54-24.2 grants. The bill was enacted after receiving final approval from the Governor on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1217 repeals North Dakota's section 12.1-20-17 of the Century Code, which previously made it a crime to willfully transfer body fluids containing HIV. This procedural bill removes an existing criminal penalty related to HIV transmission through body fluids. The repeal directly affects individuals who might have faced prosecution under this specific law. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1161 creates a state-funded pool to cover salaries for vacant full-time staff positions at North Dakota's public colleges and universities. Institutions must transfer unused funding for vacant positions (as of December 1 of the prior even year) to a central pool annually. Institutions can then request allocations from this pool to fill vacancies or hire temporary staff, but only if they prove no other federal or external funds are available. The bill requires the state board to report on vacancy rates, fund usage, and savings from unfilled positions.

Maddy summaryHB 1261 repeals two specific sections (15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06) of North Dakota's Century Code that governed special education strategist credentials. This bill directly affects the credentialing process for professionals working in North Dakota's special education field by removing those specific regulatory requirements. The key mechanism is the simple deletion of the cited code sections, with no new provisions or requirements added. This is a procedural change to the state's education code, not a policy shift affecting students or schools.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include sufficient details about HB 1096's specific provisions or policy changes. The bill's title and abstract only reference "assessed communication service fees" without explaining what the amendment entails, who it affects, or how it changes existing law. Without additional information on the fee structure, affected entities (e.g., telecom providers or consumers), or the nature of the amendment, a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill has been enacted (signed by the Governor on March 17, 2025), but its concrete policy impact remains unspecified in the given context.

Maddy summaryHB 1357 amends North Dakota law to strengthen student data privacy protections for school districts. It requires school boards to adopt written policies mandating permission from the board before sharing student data with non-employees (except parents or as legally required), allowing data sharing with state entities only through formal agreements, and requiring districts to maintain and publicly provide lists of all individuals and personnel with data access. The law directly affects all North Dakota public school districts by establishing clear, enforceable rules for handling student information. These provisions aim to increase transparency and control over how student data is used and shared.

Maddy summaryHB 1178 requires North Dakota school districts to create policies allowing students who are qualified voters (18+ and registered) to leave campus during school hours to vote in elections. The policy must include conditions like time limits for absence or designated voting periods. This law directly affects high school students eligible to vote, enabling them to participate in elections without missing class. The bill became effective after being signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025. It establishes a concrete requirement for school districts to facilitate student voting access.

Maddy summaryHB 1093 amends North Dakota's commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations under Section 39-06.2-06 of the Century Code and declares an emergency. The bill's official abstract does not specify the exact changes to CDL requirements, so the precise policy modifications or who is directly affected cannot be determined from the provided context. It was enacted on March 17, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's signature. Without further details on the amendments, the summary cannot describe specific mechanisms or provisions.