Rep. Dawson Holle

Relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan program under the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the collection of data on missing persons and the missing indigenous people task force; to amend and reenact section 54‑12‑34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1193 appropriates $8.45 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant program to provide appreciation bonuses to eligible peace and correctional officers. State agencies and local governments (political subdivisions) qualify for reimbursement based on the number of peace officers employed in law enforcement for at least four consecutive years. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation receives direct funding based on its correctional officers' tenure. Funds must be used exclusively to award each eligible officer a salary bonus of up to $6,000 annually, with the Attorney General administering the program in consultation with relevant boards. The program covers the 2025-2027 biennium.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 prohibits businesses from misrepresenting cell-cultured protein (lab-grown food from animal cells without slaughter) as meat. It requires clear labeling as "cell-cultured food product" and bans packaging that could confuse consumers into thinking it is meat. The law directly affects food producers and sellers of cell-cultured products in North Dakota. It repeals an outdated section of law about misrepresentation, making the new labeling rules the current standard. The bill became law after the governor signed it on April 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1429 updates North Dakota's laws concerning harassment and stalking. It specifically amends existing statutes to include acts committed "with a robot." This means that using a robot to harass or stalk another person would now be explicitly covered under these laws, making such actions illegal. The bill also specifies that a penalty would apply to individuals found guilty of these offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 1263 proposes an amendment to section 12-60.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill specifically addresses the process for hearings on petitions to seal a criminal record. It directly affects individuals who are seeking to have their past criminal records sealed by modifying the procedures related to these hearings.

Maddy summaryThe bill HB 1564 relates to Indian child welfare in North Dakota but lacks specific details in the provided context about its provisions or changes to the law. It proposes amendments to several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning Indian child welfare procedures. Without further information on the exact amendments or their impact, the concrete policy changes cannot be described. The summary cannot specify who is directly affected or detail key mechanisms, as the official abstract only states the bill's general subject area. For a complete understanding, the full text of the bill or its detailed summary would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 1205 allows parents or their agents to anonymously leave infants under 60 days old in secure, 24/7 monitored safety devices at designated hospitals or leave them with on-duty staff at approved locations without facing prosecution under certain criminal codes. The bill defines "newborn safety devices" as temperature-controlled, alarm-equipped units visible to staff, and requires hospitals to accept infants without asking for parent information or medical history. It also creates a numbered identification bracelet system to link parents to infants for potential reunification, while guaranteeing confidentiality of parent identities unless the infant was harmed. The law provides immunity to hospitals and staff for accepting infants under these provisions and mandates a public awareness campaign about the program.

Maddy summaryHB 1545 would change the name of "First Nations Day" to "Indigenous Peoples Day" in North Dakota's state code (section 1-03-13 of the Century Code). This is a procedural bill that updates the official designation of an existing state observance. The change directly affects how the holiday is referenced in state law and official communications. It does not alter any policy, funding, or legal obligations related to the observance.

Maddy summaryHB 1455 requires the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission to review any introduced bill that may impact tribal nations or treaty rights before it advances to a committee hearing. This mandates formal tribal consultation as part of the legislative process for affected bills. The bill directly affects all North Dakota legislators introducing bills related to tribal affairs, lands, or treaty obligations. It creates a procedural step to ensure tribal perspectives are considered early in lawmaking. This is a procedural requirement, not a substantive policy change.