Sen. Bob Paulson

Relating to the acceptance of health care sharing ministries by an institution of higher education and health care sharing ministries' exemptions from insurance laws and regulations.

Maddy summaryThe bill SB 2299 amends specific sections of North Dakota's Century Code related to water district oversight. It modifies provisions in sections 54-10-14, 54-10-15, 61-35-09, and 61-35-10, though the exact nature of the changes is not detailed in the provided abstract. The bill directly affects water districts and their regulatory framework within North Dakota. Without additional details on the specific amendments, the precise policy changes cannot be summarized. (Note: The official abstract and summary provided do not contain sufficient detail to describe the concrete mechanisms or provisions.)

Maddy summaryHB 1583 would require political committees making independent expenditures (ads influencing elections without candidate involvement) to disclose the true source of funds for ads exceeding $200. It mandates detailed reporting of contributors giving over $1,000 during election periods, including their names, addresses, and contribution dates. The bill targets organizations spending on political ads, ensuring transparency about who funds election-related messaging. It also adds penalties for false political advertisements, though specific penalty amounts aren't detailed in the provided text. This bill focuses on increasing disclosure requirements for political spending, not on changing campaign finance limits.

Maddy summarySB 2321 would require government entities (such as states, cities, or public utilities) to pay property owners' legal costs if they withdraw or dismiss eminent domain cases without the owner's agreement. It specifically mandates reimbursement for attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs incurred during proceedings. The bill also clarifies that property owners who lose on appeal may still be ordered to pay appeal-related costs. This directly affects landowners facing government land seizures and the government agencies pursuing them.

Relating to parental involvement in a child's education; and to amend and reenact section 14‑09‑32.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a parent's interest in a child's upbringing.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 would amend North Dakota's social work regulations to allow licensed social workers to offer counseling aligned with heterosexuality or a client's biological sex without violating ethics rules. It directly affects licensed social workers in North Dakota who provide counseling to individuals questioning their sexuality or gender identity. The bill requires social workers to disclose the nature of such treatment and obtain written consent from the client or their parent/guardian before proceeding. This legislation, which failed to pass in March 2025, focuses on defining ethical boundaries for specific counseling approaches under professional regulation.

Maddy summarySB 2258 requires North Dakota state agencies to always cite the specific law or rule authorizing their enforcement actions (like notices or orders). If an agency exceeds its legal authority or loses a court challenge, it must report the issue to the Governor's office. The Governor's office must investigate reports of violations, maintain records, and issue an annual report to the legislative committee detailing agencies involved. This bill directly affects all state agencies enforcing rules, adding transparency and accountability to their enforcement processes.

Maddy summarySB 2199 would create a new rule in North Dakota law allowing disabled veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (verified by the Department of Veterans' Affairs) to receive a deer hunting license automatically. The bill directly affects qualifying disabled veterans by removing them from the standard lottery system for deer licenses. Under this proposed change, these veterans would be entitled to a license without competing in the annual drawing, streamlining access to hunting opportunities. This is a specific policy change to license eligibility, not a broader hunting regulation.

Maddy summaryHB 1147 updates North Dakota's fee schedule for hunting and fishing licenses and permits, directly affecting residents and nonresidents purchasing these licenses. The bill specifies exact fees (e.g., $30 for a resident big game license, $250 for a nonresident big game license) and clarifies where funds are deposited - most to the game and fish fund, with $45 from each nonresident big game license funding a private land initiative. It also details fees for specialized permits like fishing licenses for seniors/disabled residents ($5), commercial frog licenses ($50 for residents), and aquatic nuisance species fees ($15 per motorboat). The changes are purely administrative, adjusting existing fee structures without introducing new regulations or eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 1134 prohibits the intentional online sharing of personally identifying information (like addresses, Social Security numbers, or phone numbers) to intimidate, harass, or frighten someone or their household or immediate family members. It defines "dissemination" as posting such information online or in public forums, and makes violations a class A misdemeanor, with harsher penalties (up to a class A felony) if the act causes bodily injury, serious harm, or death. The law applies to all electronic communications originating in or accessible within North Dakota and directly affects individuals targeted by such online harassment. Penalties increase based on the severity of harm caused, aiming to protect victims from digital intimidation campaigns.