Sen. Bob Paulson

Primary SB 2371

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-11 and a new section to chapter 40-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the power of counties and municipalities to prohibit local development by a foreign adversary; to amend and reenact section 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition on ownership of real property by a foreign adversary; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the power of counties and municipalities to prohibit local development by a foreign adversary; to amend and reenact section 47‑01‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition on ownership of real property by a foreign adversary; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1362

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recognizing a parent's interest in their child's upbringing.

Relating to recognizing a parent's interest in their child's upbringing.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2360

Vetoed · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and a new section to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library and required safety policies and technology protection measures; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, sections 12.1-27.1-03.1, and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to the definition of a public library and required safety policies and technology protection measures; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑27.1‑01, sections 12.1‑27.1‑03.1, and 12.1‑27.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Vetoed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1473

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-44.1, a new section to chapter 12-46, a new section to chapter 12-47, and a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms in a dormitory or living facility controlled by the state board of higher education, a correctional facility, the North Dakota youth correctional center, and the penitentiary exclusively for males and females.

Relating to the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms in a dormitory or living facility controlled by the state board of higher education, a correctional facility, the North Dakota youth correctional center, and the penitentiary exclusively for males and females.

Signed into law Apr 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1273

Vetoed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of ranked-choice and approval voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers.

Relating to the prohibition of ranked-choice and approval voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11‑09.1‑05 and subsection 9 of section 40‑05.1‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers.

Vetoed Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1475

Vetoed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision i of subsection 1 of section 39-09-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to speed limitations on multilane highways; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to speed limitations on multilane highways; and to provide a penalty.

Vetoed Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2247

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 15-10.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to specified concepts at institutions of higher education.

Relating to specified concepts at institutions of higher education.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1528

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-10-44, 54-46-02, 54-46-04, 54-46-05, and 54-46-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the retention of electronic mail for institutions under the control of the state board of higher education, final disposition of records, mandatory records retention policies for state agencies, and the administration of employee accounts upon employee departure from an agency; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the retention of electronic mail for institutions under the control of the state board of higher education, final disposition of records, mandatory records retention policies for state agencies, and the administration of employee accounts upon employee departure from an agency; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 3035

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution commending Taiwan's vibrant democracy, celebrating the 37th anniversary of North Dakota's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, recognizing North Dakota's trade relationship and academic exchange program with Taiwan, supporting the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, and advocating for Taiwan's inclusion in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and international organizations that are important to the health, safety, and well-being of Taiwan's people and the world.

Failed Apr 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2392

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision ee of subsection 1 of section 41-09-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of deposit account.

Relating to the definition of deposit account.

Signed into law Apr 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors