Sen. Sean Cleary

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 prior authorization for health insurance; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summarySB 2155 is an act that amends existing North Dakota law concerning gratis antelope licenses. The bill specifically revises subsection 5 of section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code. This change directly affects individuals who are eligible to receive antelope licenses without charge, likely adjusting the criteria or conditions for their issuance.

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 campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑09‑08, 15.1‑09‑19, 16.1‑01‑12, and 16.1‑10‑04.1, and subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51‑28‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to repeal chapter 16.1‑08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1419 proposes amendments to various sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Public Safety Retirement Plan. These changes directly affect public employees who are part of this specific retirement plan. However, the provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions being altered within the plan.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1468 appropriates $16 million from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for grants supporting behavioral health facilities. It requires grantees to increase inpatient behavioral health beds by 30 in the west central region and operate facilities for at least 10 years, with repayment required if they fail to meet this term. Grant funds are disbursed only after infrastructure is complete and staffing plans are approved. The bill directly affects entities building or expanding behavioral health facilities in the specified region.

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.

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.