Rep. Glenn Bosch

Maddy summaryHB 1515 requires motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in North Dakota to compensate dealers fairly for warranty work, including diagnostic services, repairs, parts, and labor. It mandates that compensation rates for labor and parts must not be less than the dealer's standard retail rates for similar non-warranty services to customers. Dealers must submit reimbursement claims within 180 days of service completion, and manufacturers must process claims within 30 days of approval, with clear written reasons for denials. This law directly affects dealers performing warranty repairs and manufacturers responsible for paying them, ensuring transparent and timely compensation under defined rate calculations.

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryHB 1191 creates a new Office of Entrepreneurship within the North Dakota state government to support small businesses and startup development. This office will provide resources and guidance directly to entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state. The bill also requires the office to submit an annual legislative management report detailing its activities and impact. The policy change establishes a dedicated state entity focused on economic growth for new and existing small businesses.

Maddy summarySB 2353 amends North Dakota law to define required services for regional education associations (REAs) seeking state funding and streamline contracting for these services. It mandates that REAs must provide professional development coordination, technology support, school improvement assistance, student data analysis help, and curriculum enrichment to member school districts (Section 15.1-09.1-02.1). The bill also adds contracts between the Department of Public Instruction and REAs to an exception list in state procurement rules, allowing direct contracting without standard competitive bidding (Section 54-44.4-02). This directly affects school districts participating in REAs and the state's education funding structure. The changes aim to clarify REA service obligations and simplify administrative processes for education support.

Maddy summaryHB 1394 amends North Dakota's licensing rules for emergency medical services (EMS) operations. It requires EMS operators to hold separate licenses for each location or operation, with exceptions allowing a single license for established substations that meet specific criteria (like sharing dispatch and bordering service areas). Operators must pay a separate license fee for each substation location. This directly affects all EMS providers in North Dakota, particularly those operating multiple sites or substations, by clarifying licensing requirements and fees. The bill does not change rules for out-of-state operators transporting patients across state lines.

Relating to a county home rule charter and city home rule charter conforming with statute or court order; and to amend and reenact sections 11‑09.1‑06 and 40‑05.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter.

Maddy summaryHB 1177 amends North Dakota's public employees retirement system definition to include correctional officers who are enrolled in, but have not yet completed, a state-approved training course. This change directly affects correctional facility workers in North Dakota who are currently in training for their roles. The key provision expands eligibility for retirement benefits to these trainees by adding them to the official definition of "correctional officer" under the retirement system code. The bill does not change benefit amounts or eligibility for already certified officers.

Maddy summaryHB 1155 creates a new "certificate of collector's title" for owners of reconstructed, rebuilt, antique, or vintage street rods, collector vehicles, or special interest motor vehicles in North Dakota. This certificate allows owners to legally reconstruct, rebuild, or sell these vehicles without requiring a safety inspection, but it prohibits driving them on public roads, streets, or highways (violating this is a class A misdemeanor). Owners must pay a $10 fee and provide proof of ownership, while the state may deny the certificate for false statements, unpaid taxes, or if the vehicle is stolen or under lien. The law directly affects classic car owners and collectors seeking to legally modify or sell their vehicles without standard inspection requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 requires drivers with mobility-impaired parking permits to display the permit visibly - either hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard - when using a reserved parking space. This applies directly to individuals with mobility impairments or those transporting them. The bill specifies that no part of the permit may be obscured and imposes a $5 fee for violations. The law, now signed into effect, clarifies display requirements to ensure proper use of designated parking spaces.

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.