Sen. Bob Paulson

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 prohibits businesses from misrepresenting cell-cultured protein (lab-grown food from animal cells without slaughter) as meat. It requires clear labeling as "cell-cultured food product" and bans packaging that could confuse consumers into thinking it is meat. The law directly affects food producers and sellers of cell-cultured products in North Dakota. It repeals an outdated section of law about misrepresentation, making the new labeling rules the current standard. The bill became law after the governor signed it on April 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1209 requires the Department of Emergency Services to conduct a threat assessment specifically focused on foreign adversaries. Following this assessment, the bill mandates that the department provide a report detailing its findings to legislative management. This process aims to inform state leaders about potential risks and vulnerabilities posed by foreign adversaries, contributing to state security planning.

Maddy summaryHB 1226 aims to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill specifically relates to the regulations or provisions concerning wearing a mask in a public place within the state. The provided context does not detail the specific changes or mechanisms the bill proposes for mask-wearing.

Maddy summaryHB 1247 proposes to create a new section within the North Dakota Century Code's chapter on school districts. This bill aims to establish specific protections for students who are victims of a sexual offense. It directly affects student victims and requires school districts to implement the new provisions designed to safeguard these students.

Maddy summaryHB 1487 transfers a specific 1.25-acre parcel of land in Minot (Ward County) from the North Dakota Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), exempting the transfer from standard property rules. It appropriates $4.9 million from the general fund to construct a facility on this land, to be leased to other state agencies for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding is a one-time allocation not subject to typical budget constraints and may carry over into the next biennium. This bill directly affects the OMB (as the recipient of land and funds) and state agencies leasing the new facility.

Relating to receivers for mobile home parks and a defense to an eviction from a mobile home; to amend and reenact sections 23‑10‑03, 23‑10‑04, 23‑10‑06, 23‑10‑06.2, 23‑10‑12, and 47‑10‑28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensure and regulation of mobile home parks; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to audits. It addresses how audits are conducted by the state auditor's office. The legislation also includes provisions concerning the charges or fees associated with these audits. These changes would directly affect the state auditor and any state entities or programs subject to their auditing processes.

Relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5‑02‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1481 creates new sections within North Dakota's insurance code, establishing specific requirements for dental insurers. The bill focuses on regulating how dental insurance rates are determined and mandates new reporting procedures for these companies. These provisions are designed to introduce new oversight for dental insurers operating in the state, directly affecting their operations and potentially their policyholders.