Sen. David Hogue

Relating to pharmacy benefits managers and a pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1‑01‑07, sections 26.1‑27.1-01, 26.1‑27.1‑02, 26.1‑27.1‑04, 26.1‑27.1‑06 and 26.1‑27.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; to repeal section 26.1‑27‑01.1 and chapter 26.1‑36.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1307 amends North Dakota's election laws, primarily affecting home rule counties and cities, as well as park districts. It modifies the election procedures and regulations that apply to local governments operating under home rule charters. Additionally, the bill revises the number of signatures required on nominating petitions for individuals seeking election to park district boards.

Relating to the creation of a legislative task force on government efficiency; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1‑07‑30 and 40‑21‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.

Relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑27.1‑01, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑27.1‑03.1, and sections 12.1‑27.1‑03.5 and 12.1‑27.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to requiring each resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment to be comprised of a single subject.

Maddy summaryThis North Dakota concurrent resolution (SCR 4017) declares pornography a public health hazard and directs the Legislative Management to study its detrimental impacts. It specifically calls for examining how pornography affects children's development, contributes to societal issues like sex trafficking, and causes individual health problems such as relationship difficulties and addiction. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a formal study to inform future education, prevention, and policy efforts. It was passed unanimously (93-1) and signed by leadership in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1300 proposes to establish term limits for members of the North Dakota Legislature. It aims to create a new section within chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs legislative procedures. This change would directly affect individuals serving in or seeking to serve in the state legislature by limiting their potential tenure. The provided information does not specify the exact number of terms or years for these proposed limits.

Maddy summaryHB 1469 amends and reenacts specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, and 16.1-09-05) relating to statements of interests. These statements are filed with the Secretary of State. The provided information does not detail the specific changes made to the requirements for these filings or who they directly affect.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, HB 1318 is an act to create a new section in chapter 28-01.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically relating to pesticide labeling. The context does not provide further details on the specific changes or provisions this bill introduces regarding pesticide labeling.