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R North Dakota Senate · District 32

Sen. Dick Dever

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Total votes
2,802
all sessions
Attendance
100%
8 missed
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
With party
94%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
4%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
228
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
9
assignments
228 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
228
Primary
85
Co-sponsor
143
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Co-sponsor SB 2385
Signed into law Apr 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1341
Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to simple assault; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1341 is a legislative bill that amends section 12.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the offense of simple assault. The bill modifies the existing law related to simple assault and includes provisions to adjust the associated penalty. This legislation directly affects individuals involved in cases of simple assault and the legal framework that governs such offenses in North Dakota.

Signed into law Apr 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1274
Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-01, 54-52-02.15, 54-52-06.4, and 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to membership of the public employees retirement system public safety retirement plan.

Maddy summaryHB 1274 proposes amendments to several sections of the North Dakota Century Code. These changes specifically relate to the membership rules for the public safety retirement plan within the state's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The bill aims to modify who qualifies for or is included in this retirement plan for public safety employees.

Signed into law Apr 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2204
Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the required disclosure of radon hazards by a seller.

Maddy summarySB 2204 creates a new section within North Dakota's property code. This bill mandates that sellers of real estate must disclose any known radon hazards to potential buyers. The purpose is to ensure that individuals purchasing property are informed about these specific environmental risks before completing a transaction.

Signed into law Apr 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1428
Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales tax exemption for sales of clothing by a thrift store of a nonprofit corporation; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1428 creates a sales tax exemption in North Dakota for sales of clothing. This exemption specifically applies to clothing sold by thrift stores operated by nonprofit corporations. The bill enacts a new subsection to section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code to implement this change, and it also includes an effective date for the new provision.

Failed Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1146
Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-02.1, 54-52-06, 54-52.6-01, 54-52.6-02.2, 54-52.6-05, and 54-52.6-09.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to employer eligibility to participate in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan, employer contribution requirements for the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, and employee eligibility to elect to transfer to the defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to employer eligibility to participate in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan, employer contribution requirements for the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, and employee eligibility to elect to transfer to the defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1140
Signed into law Apr 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1473
Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibited acts of drug manufacturers; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1473 would create a new legal restriction in North Dakota for drug manufacturers by adding a subsection to section 43-15.3-08 of the state's Century Code. The bill prohibits specific actions by drug manufacturers that are not currently covered under existing law and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects pharmaceutical companies operating in North Dakota by imposing new compliance requirements. The exact prohibited acts and penalty structure are defined within the new subsection of the state code.

Signed into law Apr 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1504
Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-14-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the veterans' postwar trust fund.

Maddy summaryHB 1504 amends North Dakota's veterans' postwar trust fund to clarify its permanent status and management. It requires all investment income from the fund to be used exclusively for veteran programs or services, with funds automatically appropriated to the veterans' affairs committee for the following biennium. The bill adds a new provision allowing veterans' organizations (as defined in state law) to donate funds specifically for programs preventing and eliminating veteran homelessness. These changes ensure the fund's resources directly support veterans' needs through established administrative channels.

Signed into law Apr 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor
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