Sen. Cole Conley

Relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1‑15‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

Maddy summarySCR 4002 is a North Dakota legislative resolution urging Congress to create a law allowing landowners to end permanent easements held by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on their property. It specifically targets landowners with FWS easements covering over one million acres of agricultural land in North Dakota, where the resolution states federal regulations restrict activities like farming and ranching. The key mechanism proposed would let landowners terminate these easements by paying the FWS the easement's value as of the date it was established. This resolution seeks to address concerns that perpetual FWS easements infringe on private property rights under North Dakota law.

Relating to conservation easements and leaseholds; and to amend and reenact sections 4.1‑01‑21, 4.1‑01‑21.1, and 49‑22‑09.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the federal environmental law impact review fund, the environmental impact mitigation fund, and mitigating environmental impacts; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to restitution for the child of a victim of criminal vehicular homicide and conditions of probation; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑32‑06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryHCR 3030 is a symbolic resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature to strengthen its longstanding sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which began in 1986. It formally recognizes North Dakota's trade ties, academic exchanges, and shared values with Taiwan, while advocating for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations like the WHO, UN climate talks, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but expresses legislative support for Taiwan's international engagement and encourages U.S. efforts like the U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement. It directs the Secretary of State to share copies with U.S. officials, Taiwan's representative office, and international bodies. This is a procedural statement, not a binding policy action.

Maddy summaryHB 1347 creates a new legal framework for district court supervised treatment programs in North Dakota, directly affecting offenders sentenced to supervised probation. The bill assigns specific roles: the Department of Corrections supervises probation compliance, the Department of Health oversees treatment services using established best practices, and district courts coordinate judicial oversight for specialized dockets. This law formalizes existing practices by defining each agency's responsibilities within court-approved treatment programs. It takes effect upon the Governor's signature, which occurred on March 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1250 would change how minor traffic violations (with two or fewer points) appear on driving records in North Dakota. Under this bill, such violations would no longer be entered on the public driving record but would be kept in a separate, non-public internal file. However, these points would still count toward license suspension (for 12+ points) and point reduction eligibility under existing law. This directly affects drivers who receive minor traffic violations, as it would prevent these incidents from being visible to the public while maintaining their impact on license status.

Maddy summaryHB 1512 amends North Dakota's dental board complaint process to clarify how individuals can file complaints about dentists. It requires written complaints to be filed with the dental board, mandates the board to investigate and notify both the complainant and dentist, and ensures complainants receive the dentist's written response. The bill also specifies that complaint records remain confidential during investigation and allows the board to charge dentists fees covering disciplinary costs. This directly affects individuals filing complaints, dentists under investigation, and the dental board during disciplinary proceedings.

Relating to an animal agriculture facility infrastructure fund; to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 11‑23‑02 and section 57‑39.2‑26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to county budget limits and the allocation of sales tax revenue; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to sentencing alternatives and the sentencing of a defendant to an addiction treatment program for a violation of driving under the influence; and to provide for application.