Rep. Glenn Bosch

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1470 amends North Dakota laws related to outdoor recreational activities. The bill modifies fees associated with hunting, fishing, and gun dog activities. Additionally, it revises the licensing requirements for individuals who operate as hunting guides and outfitters in the state. These changes directly affect residents and non-residents participating in these activities and those employed as professional guides or outfitters.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided title and abstract, HB 1305 amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to criminal trespass. The bill updates the laws concerning who can be charged with criminal trespass and outlines the penalties for such offenses. Without the full text of the bill, specific changes to the definition of trespass or the exact penalties cannot be detailed.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to officially designate and establish North Dakota Constitution Day.

Maddy summaryHB 1468 appropriates $16 million from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for grants supporting behavioral health facilities. It requires grantees to increase inpatient behavioral health beds by 30 in the west central region and operate facilities for at least 10 years, with repayment required if they fail to meet this term. Grant funds are disbursed only after infrastructure is complete and staffing plans are approved. The bill directly affects entities building or expanding behavioral health facilities in the specified region.

Maddy summaryHB 1341 is a legislative bill that amends section 12.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the offense of simple assault. The bill modifies the existing law related to simple assault and includes provisions to adjust the associated penalty. This legislation directly affects individuals involved in cases of simple assault and the legal framework that governs such offenses in North Dakota.

Maddy summaryHB 1258 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to the siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities. This bill modifies the rules and processes for approving where facilities like power plants or major transmission lines can be built. It affects energy companies seeking to develop projects and the state's regulatory body responsible for their approval. A key provision states that these changes will apply retroactively, meaning they could impact projects already in progress or previously considered under older rules.

Maddy summarySB 2216 creates new sections within the North Dakota Century Code focusing on waterfowl habitat. The bill addresses provisions related to fees for a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp. These collected fees are then designated for the waterfowl habitat improvement fund, which supports efforts to enhance and restore habitats for waterfowl.

Maddy summaryHCR 3003 proposes changing the voting requirement needed to approve constitutional amendments in North Dakota. It specifically amends two sections of the state constitution (Article III, Section 9 and Article IV, Section 16) that currently set the threshold for such approvals. This bill directly affects how future constitutional amendments are voted on by the public, potentially altering the percentage of votes required. The summary is limited to the procedural change in the constitutional amendment process itself, as no specific new threshold or additional details are provided in the abstract.

Maddy summaryHB 1534 would limit annual increases in property tax valuations to 3% without voter approval, applying to all taxable properties in North Dakota regardless of ownership changes. Property owners would see their taxes capped at this 3% annual increase unless new improvements (like renovations) are made, which could temporarily exceed the limit. To raise valuations above 3%, local voters would need to approve a ballot measure at a general election, with such approvals limited to four-year periods. The bill explicitly prevents cities or counties from overriding this cap through local home rule authority. It would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.