Rep. Eric Murphy

Relating to transportation weighted student unit equivalents; to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑31‑05 and 15.1‑27‑31.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to open enrollment transportation; to repeal sections 15.1‑27‑26.1, 15.1‑27‑27.1, 15.1‑27‑28.1, 15.1‑27‑30.1, and 15.1‑27‑31.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to payments for school district transportation of students, special education students, and career and technical education students, the distribution of transportation payments in the event of school district closure, and state transportation payments to school districts; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1542 designates student applications for admission to institutions of higher education as exempt records. This means that personal information submitted by students as part of their application process will not be subject to public disclosure laws. The bill aims to protect the privacy of applicants to North Dakota colleges and universities. It also includes an emergency declaration, indicating an immediate need for the change.

Maddy summaryHB 1194 amends section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to providing false information or making false reports to law enforcement officials. The bill modifies the existing law regarding these actions and establishes or revises the penalties for individuals found guilty of such offenses. This directly affects individuals who interact with law enforcement by providing information, as well as the legal framework governing these interactions.

Maddy summaryHB 1223 is an act that proposes changes to section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects kindergarten through grade twelve students within the state. Its provisions relate specifically to the rules and procedures governing the suspension and expulsion of these students. The provided information indicates it will amend the existing code section, but does not detail the specific changes it introduces to the suspension and expulsion processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1254 amends a North Dakota law to clarify the state librarian's duty to provide library materials. It specifies that the librarian must make materials available to all state libraries, state department employees, and North Dakota citizens without adequate local library access, following state library rules. This change directly affects public libraries, state employees, and residents in areas lacking library services. The bill updates existing responsibilities without creating new programs or funding, simply refining how access is defined under current law. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 16, 2025.

Relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23, subsection 9 of section 19‑03.1‑23, and subsection 4 of section 19‑03.4‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1098 amends North Dakota's scholarship program for students pursuing teaching careers by updating the terms under Section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code. The bill revises eligibility requirements and funding details for undergraduate students training to become teachers. It directly affects North Dakota residents enrolled in teaching-focused degree programs. The bill also declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1473 would create a new legal restriction in North Dakota for drug manufacturers by adding a subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the state's Century Code. The bill prohibits specific actions by drug manufacturers that are not currently covered under existing law and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects pharmaceutical companies operating in North Dakota by imposing new compliance requirements. The exact prohibited acts and penalty structure are defined within the new subsection of the state code.