Sen. Dale Patten

Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates to the protection of services under a service agreement for the duration of a loan term. The bill also includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. *Please note: The provided context does not offer specific details on how the service agreement protection is amended or what the exact mechanisms of this protection are.*

Maddy summarySB 2340 requires North Dakota's legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on evolving fire service needs. The study will examine regional response teams, coordination of state resources, staffing, training, and funding alternatives to reduce reliance on local property taxes. It mandates consultation with fire departments, the fire marshal, and other stakeholders to identify policy changes needed for a unified fire service system. This procedural bill does not enact new law but aims to inform future legislative action.

Maddy summarySB 2159 is a North Dakota bill that amends section 15-11-40 of the Century Code, focusing on the State Energy Research Center. The bill modifies the types of projects this state center is permitted to pursue. While the specific changes to the project scope are not detailed in this abstract, the legislation directly affects the center's operational mandate by updating the range of research and development activities it can undertake.

Maddy summaryHB 1470 amends North Dakota laws related to outdoor recreational activities. The bill modifies fees associated with hunting, fishing, and gun dog activities. Additionally, it revises the licensing requirements for individuals who operate as hunting guides and outfitters in the state. These changes directly affect residents and non-residents participating in these activities and those employed as professional guides or outfitters.

Relating to the insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 2137 creates new regulations regarding the use of supplemental feed for hunting within North Dakota. This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code, directly affecting hunters by establishing specific rules on how and when supplemental feed can be utilized during hunting activities. The provisions of this act are temporary, as the bill includes a set expiration date.

Maddy summaryHB 1258 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to the siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities. This bill modifies the rules and processes for approving where facilities like power plants or major transmission lines can be built. It affects energy companies seeking to develop projects and the state's regulatory body responsible for their approval. A key provision states that these changes will apply retroactively, meaning they could impact projects already in progress or previously considered under older rules.

Maddy summarySB 2143 amends North Dakota law concerning the funding of the state energy research center fund. This bill establishes a continuing appropriation, ensuring that revenue will be automatically deposited into the fund without needing annual legislative approval. The measure aims to provide a consistent financial basis for the state's energy research efforts. However, this continuing appropriation is set to expire on a specific date.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 creates two new sections in North Dakota's state code to establish rules for managing state treasury funds and governing the cash management board. The bill requires the cash management board to submit a report to the legislature and includes an expiration date for these new provisions. This legislation directly affects state treasury operations and the cash management board by defining their fund management procedures and reporting obligations. The law is designed as a temporary measure, ending after a specified period.

Maddy summarySB 2172 would establish new requirements for long-term care insurance policies in North Dakota, specifically governing policy terms and how claim payments are processed. It directly affects individuals purchasing or holding long-term care insurance policies in the state, as well as insurance companies offering these policies. The bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to standardize these aspects of policy administration. (Note: The provided context lacks specific details about the exact provisions or mechanisms, so this summary reflects the bill's stated purpose as described in its title and abstract.)