SB 2051 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 43-30-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees charged by the North Dakota private investigative and security board; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota private investigative and security board; and to declare an emergency.

Summary
Relating to fees charged by the North Dakota private investigative and security board; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota private investigative and security board; and to declare an emergency.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Apr 23, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT Enrollment · 10 edits
MAJOR
This bill increases various licensing and registration fees for private investigators and security services in North Dakota, while also mandating a performance audit of the regulatory board. The changes affect applicants seeking licenses, renewals, and training certifications across multiple categories including private investigators, security agencies, armed certificates, and course instructors.
Scope change
The bill applies to all applicants seeking licenses, renewals, and certifications with the North Dakota private investigative and security board, expanding the fee structure to include higher amounts for several categories.
FISCAL

Examination fees for private investigator and security service licenses increased from $100 to $150

Initial and renewal license fees for private investigators and security services increased from $100 to $150, with late fees increasing from $50 to $75 per month

Agency licensing fees increased from $100 to $150 for applications and from $300 to $450 for renewals, with late fees increasing from $100 to $150 per month

Private security training certificate fees increased from $25 to $40 for initial issuance, with renewal fees set at $40 and late fees at $15 per month

Armed certificate fees increased from $30 to $45 annually, with late fees increasing from $10 to $15 per month

Duplicate license fees increased from $20 to $30

Registration fees for private investigative and security services increased from $30 to $45 for both initial and renewal applications, with late fees increasing from $10 to $15 per month

Certified course instructor fees for armed first responder training increased from $400 to $600 for initial applications and from $300 to $450 for renewals

REQUIREMENT

Mandates a performance audit of the private investigative and security board during the biennium from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027

TIMELINE

Declares the act an emergency measure to take effect immediately

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · House Apr 4, 2025

How they voted

442
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 15, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
39 Yea 2 Nay 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
12
Committee
6
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
legislature
Apr 23, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/21
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 5
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Request return from committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Appropriations
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 0 4
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Political Subdivisions Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1, Emergency clause carried
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:10
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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