Rep. Larry Klemin

Maddy summarySB 2226 amends existing North Dakota law related to the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents. This commission is responsible for ensuring legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The bill provides an appropriation, meaning it allocates funds to support the commission's operations and services. It also establishes an effective date for these changes to take effect.

Relating to civil protection orders; to amend and reenact sections 11‑15‑32 and 12‑60‑23, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑17‑13, section 14‑05‑23, subsection 4 of section 14‑07.1‑01, sections 14‑07.1‑02.1 and 14‑07.1‑11, subsection 1 of section 14‑07.1‑14, section 14‑07.1‑19, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 14‑07.6‑01, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 15.1‑09‑33.4, sections 16.1‑02‑07 and 29‑01‑15, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 29‑06‑15, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 47‑16‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restraining orders and protection orders; to repeal sections 12.1‑31‑01.2, 12.1‑31.2‑01, 14‑07.1‑02, 14‑07.1‑03, 14‑07.1‑03.1, 14‑07.1‑04, 14‑07.1‑05, 14‑07.1‑05.1, 14‑07.1‑06, 14‑07.1‑07, and 14‑07.1‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1169 proposes to create a new section within chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code. This legislation focuses on establishing rules related to compensation for veterans' benefits. The bill also includes a provision for a penalty. However, the provided information does not specify the exact mechanisms for compensation, who is directly affected beyond veterans, or the details of the penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1499 amends North Dakota law to make certain records confidential for specific federal judicial officers. This bill directly affects justices of the United States, federal judges, and magistrate judges by protecting their personal information. It modifies an existing section of the North Dakota Century Code related to confidential records to include these federal judicial roles.

Maddy summaryHB 1437 proposes to create a new section within the North Dakota Century Code, specifically chapter 15-10. This new section would establish policy related to academic tenure at institutions of higher education across North Dakota. While the bill aims to create new regulations or guidelines concerning tenure, the provided information does not detail the specific changes or mechanisms it would implement.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1374 creates an exemption to North Dakota's open meeting laws. This allows a board of township supervisors to conduct an onsite inspection without the requirement of holding an open public meeting during that inspection.

Relating to the correctional facility grant program, housing task force, and criminal justice data collection; to amend and reenact section 12-47-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to offenders released from the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

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 summaryHCR 3028 is a resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. It requires an assessment of current services, protections for victims from dangerous individuals, policies, data, and resource allocation to identify ways to help victims rebuild their lives. The study must include input from law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Legislative Management will report findings and recommendations - including any needed legislation - to the next state legislature. This resolution does not change laws but directs a formal review of existing support systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow North Dakota disabled veterans with a 50% or higher service-connected disability rating (or surviving spouses receiving VA dependency compensation) to claim a property tax credit equal to their disability percentage, capped at $8,100 of their primary home's taxable value. The credit applies to the homestead property owned and occupied by the veteran or surviving spouse, with specific rules for co-ownership (e.g., prorated for shared property) and requiring VA certification. It would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and does not affect special assessments or existing tax obligations.