Sen. Sean Cleary

Maddy summaryThis bill amends North Dakota law concerning the required abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking. It modifies the specific provisions that govern how administrative agencies provide shorter announcements when proposing or changing administrative rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1254 amends a North Dakota law to clarify the state librarian's duty to provide library materials. It specifies that the librarian must make materials available to all state libraries, state department employees, and North Dakota citizens without adequate local library access, following state library rules. This change directly affects public libraries, state employees, and residents in areas lacking library services. The bill updates existing responsibilities without creating new programs or funding, simply refining how access is defined under current law. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 16, 2025.

Relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summarySB 2305 modifies North Dakota law related to the family paid caregiver service pilot project, which allows family members to be compensated for providing care. The bill also adjusts provisions concerning the cross-disability advisory council. Additionally, it provides an appropriation, allocating funds for these services and the council's operations.

Maddy summarySB 2216 creates new sections within the North Dakota Century Code focusing on waterfowl habitat. The bill addresses provisions related to fees for a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp. These collected fees are then designated for the waterfowl habitat improvement fund, which supports efforts to enhance and restore habitats for waterfowl.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1170 amends North Dakota's Century Code section 54-06-14, which governs state employee annual leave. The bill modifies the rules for how state employees accrue or use annual leave, though the specific changes (e.g., accrual rates, eligibility) are not detailed in the provided abstract. It applies directly to all state employees covered under this code section. The bill includes an effective date provision but does not specify the exact policy modifications.

Maddy summaryThe bill HB 1564 relates to Indian child welfare in North Dakota but lacks specific details in the provided context about its provisions or changes to the law. It proposes amendments to several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning Indian child welfare procedures. Without further information on the exact amendments or their impact, the concrete policy changes cannot be described. The summary cannot specify who is directly affected or detail key mechanisms, as the official abstract only states the bill's general subject area. For a complete understanding, the full text of the bill or its detailed summary would be required.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2326) amends specific sections of North Dakota's legal code related to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders. It focuses on updating the application process for these protective orders but does not specify the exact procedural changes in the provided abstract. The summary lacks details on who is directly affected or the key mechanisms of the amendment. Without additional context on the specific code changes, a detailed summary of policy impacts cannot be provided. The bill appears procedural, relating to the legal framework for obtaining these orders.

Relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.