Sen. David Hogue

Maddy summarySenate Bill 2241 proposes creating a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to authorize and administer public charter schools. This bill establishes the framework for how these new types of public schools can be formed and operated within the state, directly affecting students, parents, and educational institutions. It outlines the processes for their authorization and ongoing management. Additionally, the legislation requires a report from legislative management concerning these new provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2340 requires North Dakota's legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on evolving fire service needs. The study will examine regional response teams, coordination of state resources, staffing, training, and funding alternatives to reduce reliance on local property taxes. It mandates consultation with fire departments, the fire marshal, and other stakeholders to identify policy changes needed for a unified fire service system. This procedural bill does not enact new law but aims to inform future legislative action.

Relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2159 is a North Dakota bill that amends section 15-11-40 of the Century Code, focusing on the State Energy Research Center. The bill modifies the types of projects this state center is permitted to pursue. While the specific changes to the project scope are not detailed in this abstract, the legislation directly affects the center's operational mandate by updating the range of research and development activities it can undertake.

Relating to physician continuing education requirements; to amend and reenact section 14‑02.1‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the performance of an abortion; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summarySB 2218 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to provide a one-time grant to the North Dakota Firefighter's Association. The funds must cover costs for constructing a new association building, effective immediately through June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects the Firefighter's Association by enabling their new facility project. The legislation is designated as an emergency measure to expedite funding.

Maddy summaryHCR 3003 proposes changing the voting requirement needed to approve constitutional amendments in North Dakota. It specifically amends two sections of the state constitution (Article III, Section 9 and Article IV, Section 16) that currently set the threshold for such approvals. This bill directly affects how future constitutional amendments are voted on by the public, potentially altering the percentage of votes required. The summary is limited to the procedural change in the constitutional amendment process itself, as no specific new threshold or additional details are provided in the abstract.

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.