Maddy summarySB 2237 would require North Dakota's labor commissioner to investigate tenant complaints about landlords violating specific housing laws (sections 47-16-20 and 47-32-02) and take disciplinary action against non-compliant landlords. The bill mandates that the labor commissioner provide landlords with written notice of alleged violations and a reasonable time to fix the issues before taking action, with notice delivered personally or via certified mail. Landlords directly affected would face potential disciplinary measures under this new process, while tenants would gain a formal channel to report housing disputes. The bill aimed to expand the labor commissioner's role from workplace safety to certain landlord-tenant enforcement, though it failed to pass in February 2025.
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Maddy summarySB 2236 would have limited late fees on rental payments in North Dakota to no more than 8% of the overdue rent amount. The bill specifically applied to landlords and renters in standard residential rental agreements, capping fees for payments not made by the end of the month or the date specified in the lease. It amended North Dakota's Century Code to replace existing late fee rules with this 8% maximum. The proposal aimed to prevent excessive late charges but failed to pass the legislature in February 2025.
Maddy summarySB 2264 amends multiple sections of North Dakota's Century Code to update the legal definition of marriage from "one man and one woman" to "two individuals married to each other." It directly affects all residents by changing how marriage is defined in statutes covering marital rights, divorce procedures, spousal obligations, and recognition of foreign marriages. Key provisions include revising Section 14-03-01 (defining marriage), Section 14-03-08 (recognizing foreign marriages), and Sections 14-07-01 through 14-07-08 (spousal duties and property rights) to use gender-neutral language. The bill does not create new policies but standardizes marriage terminology across the code to reflect a two-person definition. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on January 31, 2025, with 7 votes in favor and 37 against.
Relating to the consolidation of the board of hearing aid specialists and the board of examiners on audiology and speech-language pathology; and to repeal sections 43‑33‑15 and 43‑33‑17 related to the board of hearing aid specialists.
Relating to criminal history record checks; and to provide an appropriation.
Relating to electric vehicle charging station installation in condominiums; and to provide a penalty.
Relating to a mandated intervention program for domestic violence offenders; and to provide a penalty.
Relating to campaign finance.
Relating to the child care assistance program; and to provide a statement of legislative intent.
Relating to retirement benefits for peace officers employed by the bureau of criminal investigation.