Sen. Jerry Klein

Maddy summarySB 2371 amends North Dakota's traffic code to clarify rules for vehicles using rotary traffic islands (roundabouts). The bill requires drivers to travel only to the right of a rotary island and mandates giving a signal before exiting the island. These changes directly affect all drivers navigating rotary traffic islands on North Dakota roadways, ensuring consistent and safe movement through these intersections. The law standardizes existing practices without creating new restrictions or exceptions.

Relating to the authority to transact business associated with video livestock auction markets; and to repeal sections 4.1‑28‑03 and 4.1‑28‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensing and fees for video livestock auction market representatives.

Maddy summarySB 2135 amends North Dakota law to increase the biennial funding transfer to the firefighters' death benefits fund from $50,125 to $50,125 (correcting a typo in the bill text) and sets a $10,025 payment for survivors of firefighters who died while performing duties. The bill requires fire department chiefs or their designees to verify line-of-duty deaths before payments are made. It directly affects surviving family members of deceased firefighters and the state insurance commissioner who manages the fund. The changes became law after being signed by the governor on March 17, 2025.

Relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49‑02‑30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.

Maddy summarySCR 4018 is a concurrent resolution urging the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission to begin planning a memorial honoring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel who died in the line of duty. It specifically recognizes both volunteer and career EMS staff, including paramedics, EMTs, and emergency vehicle operators who serve North Dakota residents. The resolution directs the Commission to collaborate with state health and EMS organizations, explore funding options (like donations or grants), and develop the memorial on Capitol grounds. As a symbolic gesture, it does not allocate funds or create new laws but seeks to establish a permanent tribute to these individuals' service and sacrifice.

Maddy summarySB 2373 amends North Dakota law to clarify definitions and regulate gaming at alcohol-serving venues. It defines "alcoholic beverage establishment" to exclude liquor stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, and restricts gaming to locations where alcohol is served during permitted hours. Key provisions limit organizations to 15 gaming sites, require 21+ age access for most games (with specific 18+ exceptions for bingo), cap electronic pull tab devices at 10 per site, and mandate physical separation for concurrent raffles. The bill directly affects licensed gaming organizations and alcohol establishments operating games like bingo, poker, or sports pools.

Relating to the determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and contents of the property tax statement; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to transfers from the charitable gaming operating fund to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund; and to authorize a full-time equivalent position for the department of health and human services.

Maddy summaryHB 1465 amends North Dakota's gaming tax code (Section 53-06.1-12) to reduce tax rates for licensed gaming organizations, such as casinos and racetracks. It lowers the top tax rate from 12% to 6% for businesses with quarterly revenue exceeding $250,000, while maintaining a 1% rate for revenue under $150,000 and a $500 flat fee plus 6% for revenue between $150,000 and $250,000. The bill directly affects gaming businesses by changing how their tax burden is calculated based on quarterly revenue. This represents a concrete policy change to reduce taxes for higher-revenue gaming operators. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass in February 2025.

Relating to the North Dakota insurance incentive program; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06 and subsection 3 of section 26.1‑01‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the insurance incentive fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an exemption.