Rep. Don Vigesaa

Relating to a legacy earnings fund; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06, and section 54‑27‑19.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board; to repeal sections 21‑10‑12 and 21‑10‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions and a legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1490 requires North Dakota school counselors to undergo periodic psychological evaluations by licensed psychologists to ensure they can safely and effectively provide student services. The bill mandates that counselors must obtain documentation from a psychologist confirming they lack conditions impairing their ability to work with students, with evaluations valid for two years. This applies specifically to licensed school counselors working in North Dakota public schools. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 19, 2025, with 18 votes in favor and 74 against.

Maddy summarySB 2391 would designate Stutsman County Road 62 (from its junction with State Highway 46 to its junction with Interstate 94) as part of North Dakota's state highway system. This bill directly affects travelers using this road segment and Stutsman County, as it would transfer maintenance and jurisdiction from the county to the state. The key provision requires the state director to officially add this specific road section to the state highway system. This is a procedural bill focused solely on road designation, with no new funding or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1190 proposed creating a committee to name bridges and overpasses in North Dakota in honor of military service members who died while serving. The committee would review public nominations annually, select up to six locations each October, and coordinate with veterans groups and families for signage and dedication. The bill specified the committee would include the transportation director, adjutant general, and veterans affairs commissioner, with the transportation department providing administrative support. This bill, which was introduced but later withdrawn in January 2025, did not change existing laws but would have established a process for honoring fallen military members through infrastructure naming.

Relating to the chairman and vice chairman of the legislative management; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to early childhood services and child care assistance; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to duties of the employee benefits programs committee.

Relating to creation of the opioid settlement fund, creation of the opioid settlement advisory committee, and use of opioid settlement funds; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06 and section 23‑01‑42 of the North Dakota Century Code and section 5 of chapter 3 of the 2021 Session Laws, relating to funds under management of the state investment board, opioid antagonist prescription, distribution, possession, or use, and the funding of the opioid treatment and prevention program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.