Sen. Greg Kessel

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.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1500 creates new sections within the North Dakota Century Code (11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1). These new provisions relate to "nonconforming structures" in counties, cities, and townships across the state. Nonconforming structures are typically buildings or land uses that were legal when established but no longer comply with current zoning or building regulations. The specific details of how these structures will be regulated are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

Relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.

Relating to the oil extraction tax rate reduction for oil produced from a new well drilled and completed outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1258 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to the siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities. This bill modifies the rules and processes for approving where facilities like power plants or major transmission lines can be built. It affects energy companies seeking to develop projects and the state's regulatory body responsible for their approval. A key provision states that these changes will apply retroactively, meaning they could impact projects already in progress or previously considered under older rules.

Relating to a low-carbon fuels fund; to amend and reenact sections 39‑04‑39 and 54‑44.5‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distribution of certain vehicle registration fees and ethanol production incentives; to repeal chapter 17‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ethanol production incentives; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 22 in Dickinson as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to a prison industries workforce development income tax credit; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1444 amends North Dakota law to clarify the process for adding local roads to the county road system. It requires county commissioners to notify townships when a road meets criteria under section 24-05-16 and is under township jurisdiction, and to hold a public meeting for community input before making a final decision. This directly affects county commissioners, townships, and residents who use these local roads, ensuring transparency in road system expansion. The bill does not change road maintenance responsibilities but adds a procedural step for community engagement.

Relating to the regulation of conveyances and elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors; to amend and reenact sections 43‑09‑01 and 43‑09‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions applicable to conveyance regulation and the membership of the state electrical board; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.