Sen. Don Schaible

Maddy summarySB 2197 would have allowed crossbow use during deer hunting seasons under specific license conditions in North Dakota. It would permit hunters with a deer gun license to use crossbows during deer gun season, and hunters over 75 with a deer bow license to use crossbows during deer bow season. The bill aimed to expand hunting options by aligning crossbow use with existing license types. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on January 27, 2025, with 15 votes in favor and 32 against.

Maddy summarySB 2168 amends North Dakota law to clarify that hunting within 402 meters (440 yards) of any occupied building, occupied structure, or storage structure without the property owner's consent is unlawful. The bill directly affects hunters who may operate near residential or commercial properties, requiring them to obtain permission before hunting in this buffer zone. Key provisions specify the 402-meter distance limit and mandate written consent from the property owner for hunting activity within that range. This update refines existing regulations to explicitly include storage structures in the restricted area.

Relating to the adoption of central standard time; and to repeal section 40‑01‑20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time.

Relating to permitting private tutors on public school premises; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑07‑26, subsection 8 of section 15.1‑15‑02, subsections 2 and 6 of section 15.1‑19‑10, section 15.1‑27‑03.1, subsection 4 of section 15.1‑27‑03.2, section 15.1‑27‑04.1, and subsection 5 of section 15.1‑36‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district enrollment, the definition of "probationary teacher", a school district's policy governing possession of a weapon, the definition of "dangerous weapon", modification of weighting factors, transition maximums and an increase in per student payments, and the school construction revolving loan fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the state board of higher education, reporting by the state commissioner of higher education, and records of the state board of higher education; to amend and reenact section 15‑10‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state board of higher education policy; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Relating to the maximum number of gaming sites allowed and the maximum number of electronic pull tab devices allowed at a site; and to provide for a legislative management study .

Relating to a property tax credit for property used as a primary residence and calculation of individual income tax based on general fund revenues; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57‑38‑30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the imposition of a flat income tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the sale of raw milk directly to a consumer.

Relating to peace officers acting outside their jurisdiction; and to amend and reenact sections 11‑15‑03, 25‑03.1‑25, and 40‑20‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to duties of the sheriff, powers and duties of the chief of police and police officers, and detentions.