Sen. Jeff Barta

Co-sponsor HB 1159

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring vendors to provide physical copies of tickets upon request.

Maddy summaryHB 1159 would require vendors selling digital event tickets (like for concerts or sports games) to provide a free physical copy upon customer request, with vendors allowed to charge up to $10 for shipping and handling. It directly affects businesses selling digital tickets and customers who prefer physical copies. The bill creates a new law in North Dakota's Century Code mandating this service without cost to the customer beyond reasonable shipping fees. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but failed to pass the legislature on January 22, 2025, with 67 votes against and 27 in favor.

Failed Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2268

died · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alcoholic beverage establishment.

Maddy summarySB 2268 would have amended North Dakota's definition of "alcoholic beverage establishment" in the Century Code. The bill specifically clarified that this term excludes liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores from the category of businesses licensed to serve alcohol on-premises. This redefinition would have directly affected businesses seeking or holding alcohol licenses, ensuring only establishments primarily focused on on-site consumption (like restaurants or bars) qualified under this definition. The bill was introduced but withdrawn before further consideration in 2025.

died Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2108

Failed · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-17.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact.

Maddy summarySB 2108 aimed to establish North Dakota as a member of a multi-state compact for physician assistant (PA) licensure. If passed, it would have allowed North Dakota-licensed PAs to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, directly benefiting PAs seeking to work across state lines and patients in those states. The bill would have created a new chapter (43-17.5) in North Dakota law to implement this compact agreement. However, the bill failed to pass on January 15, 2025, with 0 votes in favor and 47 against.

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Failed Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 3023

Passed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution encouraging the judicial branch to consider forming a task force to study the retention of University of North Dakota law graduates in the state, including an evaluation of alternative pathways to bar admission that ensure attorney competence.

Passed Apr 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1529

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to campaign finance.

Relating to campaign finance.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2388

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 19-24.1-05, 19-24.1-18, 19-24.1-19, and 19-24.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reapplication for registered identification cards for marijuana and acts associated with marijuana not prohibited from employee discipline; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to reapplication for registered identification cards for marijuana and acts associated with marijuana not prohibited from employee discipline; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1167

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 37-17.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the governor's authority regarding polling places during a declared state of disaster or emergency.

Relating to the governor's authority regarding polling places during a declared state of disaster or emergency.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1494

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school meal policies.

Relating to school meal policies.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1506

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-10.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to bicycling or riding an animal while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to amend and reenact section 39-07-01 and subsection 1 of section 39-10.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a bicycle and a ridden animal being deemed a vehicle; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to bicycling or riding an animal while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to amend and reenact section 39‑07‑01 and subsection 1 of section 39‑10.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a bicycle and a ridden animal being deemed a vehicle; and to provide a penalty.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2325

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 10-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the restitution assistance fund for victims of securities violations; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide for application.

Relating to the restitution assistance fund for victims of securities violations; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide for application.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor