Rep. Scott Louser

Relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked‑choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11‑09.1‑05 and subsection 9 of section 40‑05.1‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.

Maddy summaryHB 1364 amends North Dakota's legal code to adjust how courts handle partial sentence suspension for individuals who successfully complete specialized court programs. The bill modifies a specific section of the Century Code to allow courts to partially suspend a defendant's sentence upon completion of drug court, mental health court, or veterans treatment dockets. This means participants in these programs may avoid serving the full sentence, potentially reducing prison time or enabling community-based alternatives. The change directly affects defendants in these programs who meet completion requirements, without altering program eligibility or structure.

Maddy summaryHB 1408 amends North Dakota's law governing when the legislature reconvenes after its regular session ends. The bill changes the schedule for annual legislative reconvening, sets an effective date for the change, and includes an expiration date after which the old rules would resume. This procedural bill affects how the North Dakota Legislature organizes its meeting schedule, specifically altering the timing for mandatory annual reconvened sessions. It does not change substantive laws or policies.

Relating to the special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific provisions, amendments, or policy changes in HB 1367. The bill's title and abstract only reference "amend[ing] drug crime penalties and drug paraphernalia possession" without detailing the actual changes to penalties, definitions, or affected parties. Without access to the bill's full text or specific amendments, a factual summary of its mechanisms or concrete effects cannot be created. More detailed information about the proposed changes to the North Dakota Century Code sections would be required to fulfill this request accurately.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the specific provisions or amendments made by HB 1125 to North Dakota's real estate licensing code. While the bill's title and code sections reference changes to licensing rules, the official abstract and actions listed do not describe what the amendments actually do or who they affect. Without details on the specific changes to sections 43-23-06.1, 43-23-08, 43-23-13.1, or 43-23-24, a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill was signed into law on April 7, 2025, but the context lacks the policy content needed for a summary.

Maddy summaryHB 1416 amends a specific section of North Dakota's Century Code regarding charitable gaming. It changes rules about whether two different organizations can conduct charitable gaming events (like raffles or bingo) at the same physical location. The bill directly affects nonprofit organizations that rely on such fundraising activities. The summary is limited by the provided abstract, which does not detail the specific changes to the code section or the exact mechanism of the amendment. No further specific provisions or policy changes can be described from the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 1368 amends North Dakota Century Code section 28-32-18 to modify the administrative rules committee's authority to void agency rules. The bill directly affects the committee and state agencies that create administrative rules by changing the process for voiding those rules. It specifies new procedures for the committee's power to invalidate rules but does not alter the substantive content of agency regulations. This is a procedural change to administrative rule review processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1418 amends North Dakota's Century Code to clarify when law enforcement may make warrantless arrests for harassing a public safety agency. The bill specifically targets conduct that interferes with public safety personnel or operations, though the exact definition of "harassing" isn't detailed in the provided abstract. It directly affects individuals who engage in behavior deemed disruptive to emergency services or public safety operations. This is a procedural code amendment focused on defining arrest authority, not a substantive policy change with broader public impact. The context provided does not include sufficient detail to describe the specific mechanisms or scope of the amendment.