Sen. Kristin Roers

Maddy summaryHB 1187 creates a legal lien on fire insurance proceeds for debris removal after a total property loss. It directly affects property owners with fire insurance claims and local governments (cities or counties) in North Dakota. The bill requires insurers to notify owners and local auditors within 10 days of a total loss, allowing cities/counties to claim a lien equal to the greater of $5,000 or 10% of the policy’s real property coverage. The lien must be filed within 30 days and applies only to debris removal costs, not personal property or temporary housing payments. Local governments must release the lien once remediation is complete or insurance pays the claim.

Maddy summaryHCR 3002 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow North Dakota to authorize and regulate sports betting within the state. If approved by voters, it would amend the state constitution to permit the legislature to license and regulate sports betting on professional and college sports. All tax revenue generated from sports betting would be required to fund K-12 public schools. This change would directly affect all North Dakotans by altering the state's legal framework for gambling and directing new revenue toward public education.

Maddy summaryHCR 3004 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution from the North Dakota Legislature congratulating the North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team on winning their 10th national championship since 2011. It formally recognizes the team's victory in the FCS championship game on January 6, 2025, and highlights the program's academic achievements, including student-athletes' high GPAs. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it merely expresses legislative praise and directs copies to NDSU leadership. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill affecting laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1157 requires North Dakota candidates running for office to maintain separate, non-interest-bearing campaign accounts distinct from their personal funds. This rule aims to prevent mixing campaign and personal money, ensuring accurate financial reporting for all candidates. The bill directly affects every candidate seeking elected office in North Dakota by mandating a clear separation of campaign finances.

Maddy summaryHB 1101 would have classified mitragynine (the active ingredient in kratom) as a Schedule I controlled substance under North Dakota law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute. This change would directly affect individuals using kratom products and businesses selling them within the state. The bill proposed amending specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code to implement this scheduling change. The legislation failed to pass in the legislature, receiving 15 votes in favor and 77 against on January 15, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2108 aimed to establish North Dakota as a member of a multi-state compact for physician assistant (PA) licensure. If passed, it would have allowed North Dakota-licensed PAs to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, directly benefiting PAs seeking to work across state lines and patients in those states. The bill would have created a new chapter (43-17.5) in North Dakota law to implement this compact agreement. However, the bill failed to pass on January 15, 2025, with 0 votes in favor and 47 against.

Relating to statutory provisions that restrict the location and manner in which firearms and dangerous weapons may be carried.

Relating to public assistance for pregnant women.

Relating to establishing an annual day of awareness for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 25‑01.2‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; and to repeal section 50‑06‑32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the autism spectrum disorder task force.

Relating to state employee family medical leave.