Sen. Larry Luick

Maddy summaryHB 1093 amends North Dakota's commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations under Section 39-06.2-06 of the Century Code and declares an emergency. The bill's official abstract does not specify the exact changes to CDL requirements, so the precise policy modifications or who is directly affected cannot be determined from the provided context. It was enacted on March 17, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's signature. Without further details on the amendments, the summary cannot describe specific mechanisms or provisions.

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.

Maddy summaryNorth Dakota's SCR 4011 is a state resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose term limits for U.S. Congress members. It specifically seeks to limit House members to a set number of terms and Senate members to a set number of terms, aiming to increase accountability to constituents. The resolution is part of a broader state-level effort to gather enough state applications (two-thirds of states) under Article V of the Constitution to trigger such a convention. It does not impose term limits itself but requests Congress initiate the process for amending the Constitution.

Relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending North Dakota's constitution to allow any U.S. citizen aged 18+ who owns property in the state to vote in local elections specifically about property taxes or bonds within the political subdivision (like a city or county) where they own that property. It directly affects property owners who may not reside in the local area but have property there. The key change would expand voting eligibility for these specific local tax/bond measures, separate from general voting rights. If approved by voters in 2026, the change would take effect on August 1, 2027.

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 1453 would ban North Dakota state and local governments from engaging with "natural asset companies" - businesses that manage natural resources (like forests or water) to generate environmental benefits. The bill prohibits selling or leasing state-owned land to these companies, investing public funds in them, and allows lawsuits to reclaim land if violations occur. It would also prevent natural asset companies from operating in North Dakota by blocking their registration, business licenses, and any contracts with state entities. This directly affects state agencies, political subdivisions, and public fund managers, but does not impact private citizens or non-governmental activities.

Relating to parental rights and responsibilities, equal residential responsibility, and the presumption of fitness; to amend and reenact sections 14‑09‑00.1, 14‑09‑06.2, and 14‑09‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of equal decisionmaking responsibility and equal parenting time, the best interests of the child factors, and the residence of a child; and to provide for application.

Relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact sections 25‑13‑01.1 and 47‑16‑07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the creation of a tobacco tax distribution behavioral health fund and the collection, transfer, and report of a tax on electronic smoking devices and alternative tobacco products; to amend and reenact sections 57‑36‑01, 57‑36‑25, 57‑36‑26, 57‑36‑31, and 57‑36‑32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the tax imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.