Sen. Janne Myrdal

Maddy summarySB 2367 standardizes how agricultural property taxes are calculated in North Dakota. It requires county tax directors to create and get state approval for specific "modifiers" that adjust property assessments, which assessors must use annually without property owner applications. These approved modifiers must be provided to all assessors by February 1st each year. The law applies directly to agricultural property owners and county assessors, changing how their tax assessments are determined starting for 2025 tax years.

Relating to designating the bridge on United States highway 81 as the Specialist 4 David LaTraille Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1212 designates a specific segment of North Dakota State Highway 18 - from its intersection with Highway 5 to the Canadian border - as the "PFC. Henry Gurke Memorial Highway." The bill requires the state Department of Transportation to install signs along this route bearing the memorial name and allows acceptance of donated funds for sign placement. This is a purely ceremonial bill with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the highway signage in that corridor.

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.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 18 as the Specialist 4 Richard W. Orsund Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution urges North Dakota's public health systems, healthcare providers, and hospitals to prioritize preventing vitamin D deficiency through tailored strategies. It highlights that North Dakota's high latitude (48°N) limits sun exposure for 6 months yearly, increasing deficiency risks - particularly for pregnant people, children, and those with mental health conditions or chronic diseases. The resolution directs the State Health Officer to publish it online and share it with medical associations, hospitals, and educational institutions to promote awareness and preventive care.

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 a county and township bridge fund and a legacy earnings tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Maddy summarySB 2392 would prohibit public colleges and universities in North Dakota from requiring certain "prohibited submissions" (like mandatory statements about personal identity characteristics) or "prohibited training" (such as mandatory diversity workshops) as conditions for employment, admission, graduation, or state financial aid. The bill defines prohibited practices as those promoting differential treatment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other personal identity characteristics, including policies labeled "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI). Exceptions apply for requirements under federal law, and institutions must report any federal-mandated submissions to the state board of higher education. The law would take effect in 2026, with the board conducting biennial compliance reviews.