Rep. Emily O'Brien

Relating to the establishment of the immigration law clinic at the university of North Dakota school of law; to provide for a report; and to provide an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1329 requires North Dakota's state treasurer to create and maintain a free, online government spending database accessible to the public. It mandates school districts, local governments, and other state entities to submit detailed expenditure data - including payment amounts, dates, recipients, and for schools, textbook details - updated monthly. The database must include search tools, downloadable formats, and anonymous salary information, funded by a $350,000 state appropriation for fiscal years 2025-2027. This law directly affects all state budget units, school districts, and local governments by requiring standardized data reporting starting July 1, 2026.

Relating to a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1466 proposes changes to the North Dakota Century Code regarding distilleries. Specifically, it amends the definitions of both domestic and manufacturing distilleries, clarifying their legal classifications. The bill also updates the regulations governing satellite locations associated with these distilleries. This legislation directly affects businesses that produce and sell distilled spirits in the state by modifying the rules for their operations and potential additional retail points.

Maddy summaryHB 1533 is an act to amend and reenact a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to education. This bill specifically addresses the curriculum for financial literacy and concepts of personal finance within the state's schools. It would directly affect North Dakota students by modifying the educational requirements for these subjects.

Relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out‑of‑home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates to the protection of services under a service agreement for the duration of a loan term. The bill also includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. *Please note: The provided context does not offer specific details on how the service agreement protection is amended or what the exact mechanisms of this protection are.*

Relating to an exemption for postpartum exposure to controlled substances and alcohol; to amend and reenact sections 50‑25.1‑16 and 50‑25.1‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol abuse and toxicology test requirements; and to repeal section 50‑25.1‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to alcohol misuse.

Relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12‑60.1‑01 and 12‑60.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record.

Maddy summaryHB 1419 proposes amendments to various sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Public Safety Retirement Plan. These changes directly affect public employees who are part of this specific retirement plan. However, the provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions being altered within the plan.