Rep. Lori VanWinkle

Co-sponsor HB 1406

Passed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the introduction of bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch.

Maddy summaryHB 1406 would require state agencies and the judiciary to wait until after the first legislative filing deadline to submit bills to the North Dakota legislature. Specifically, it mandates that executive branch agencies and the judicial branch cannot introduce bills before the deadline set for legislators to file their own proposals, with the legislative council notifying them of this December deadline each even-numbered year. This bill directly affects state agencies and courts by changing the timing for when they can propose new legislation. It is a procedural rule change with no direct impact on citizens or policy outcomes.

Passed Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1262

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 30.1-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to guardians of incapacitated persons.

Maddy summaryHB 1262 amends North Dakota law governing guardianships for incapacitated adults, directly affecting court-appointed guardians and the individuals under their care. The bill requires courts to prioritize the ward’s self-reliance, mandate strict findings of incapacity (rejecting age or medical diagnosis alone), and demand consideration of existing powers of attorney before appointing a guardian. Key provisions include limiting guardians’ authority to only necessary powers, requiring detailed asset inventories within 90 days, and establishing mandatory 5-year reviews to determine if guardianship remains necessary. The law also protects specific rights like voting, changing marital status, and retaining a driver’s license, ensuring guardianship remains the least restrictive option.

Failed Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1185

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 44-04-18.1 and 54-23.3-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption for information contained in personnel records of public employees and records related to internal investigations by the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

Relating to an exemption for information contained in personnel records of public employees and records related to internal investigations by the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

Failed Jan 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1341

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to statutory provisions that restrict the location and manner in which firearms and dangerous weapons may be carried.

Relating to statutory provisions that restrict the location and manner in which firearms and dangerous weapons may be carried.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1391

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-16.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the publication and distribution of water resource board meeting minutes.

Relating to the publication and distribution of water resource board meeting minutes.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1297

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to correction or amendment of birth records.

Relating to correction or amendment of birth records.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1522

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-02.4 and a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred pronouns and providing accommodations to a transgender student; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to preferred pronouns and providing accommodations to a transgender student; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1473

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-44.1, a new section to chapter 12-46, a new section to chapter 12-47, and a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms in a dormitory or living facility controlled by the state board of higher education, a correctional facility, the North Dakota youth correctional center, and the penitentiary exclusively for males and females.

Relating to the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms in a dormitory or living facility controlled by the state board of higher education, a correctional facility, the North Dakota youth correctional center, and the penitentiary exclusively for males and females.

Signed into law Apr 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1333

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restrictions on adult-oriented performances; to amend and reenact section 12.1-27.1-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state pre-emption of local laws regulating obscenity; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to restrictions on adult-oriented performances; to amend and reenact section 12.1‑27.1‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state pre‑emption of local laws regulating obscenity; and to provide a penalty.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1254

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 12.1-36.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of certain practices against a minor; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the prohibition of certain practices against a minor; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor