Sen. Randy Burckhard

Co-sponsor HB 1221

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1221 proposes allocating $24 million from North Dakota's general fund to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds, to be distributed to eligible institutions during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill provides direct funding for programs aimed at enhancing workforce training and education initiatives, primarily affecting community colleges and vocational schools eligible to receive these grants. It does not create new programs but establishes a funding mechanism for existing or planned workforce development efforts. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 11, 2025, with no support (0 yeas, 91 nays).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $24M from general fund to workforce education programs, increasing public service funding for community colleges and vocational schools.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $24M to state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds, directly funding community colleges/vocational schools' training programs to enhance educational access and workforce development.95% confidence

Failed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1187

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 35-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a debris removal lien.

Maddy summaryHB 1187 creates a legal lien on fire insurance proceeds for debris removal after a total property loss. It directly affects property owners with fire insurance claims and local governments (cities or counties) in North Dakota. The bill requires insurers to notify owners and local auditors within 10 days of a total loss, allowing cities/counties to claim a lien equal to the greater of $5,000 or 10% of the policy’s real property coverage. The lien must be filed within 30 days and applies only to debris removal costs, not personal property or temporary housing payments. Local governments must release the lien once remediation is complete or insurance pays the claim.

Failed Jan 23, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1262

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 30.1-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to guardians of incapacitated persons.

Maddy summaryHB 1262 amends North Dakota law governing guardianships for incapacitated adults, directly affecting court-appointed guardians and the individuals under their care. The bill requires courts to prioritize the ward’s self-reliance, mandate strict findings of incapacity (rejecting age or medical diagnosis alone), and demand consideration of existing powers of attorney before appointing a guardian. Key provisions include limiting guardians’ authority to only necessary powers, requiring detailed asset inventories within 90 days, and establishing mandatory 5-year reviews to determine if guardianship remains necessary. The law also protects specific rights like voting, changing marital status, and retaining a driver’s license, ensuring guardianship remains the least restrictive option.

Failed Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2240

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for the base retention grant program.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1480

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a pay for success fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a pay for success fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1532

Vetoed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 15.1-39 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of an educational reimbursement program; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the establishment of an educational reimbursement program; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Vetoed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 3034

Passed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying sustainable energy policies to maximize the economic viability of existing energy sources, assess future demands on electricity in the state, and determine the feasibility of advanced nuclear energy development and transmission in the state.

Passed Apr 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1232

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of career and technical education for career exploration software; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2338

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state poet laureate.

Relating to the state poet laureate.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1375

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services to reimburse child-placing agencies for the costs of home study reports.

Signed into law Apr 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor