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SB 2117 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 38-14.2-02, and sections 38-14.2-04, 38-14.2-06, and 38-14.2-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abandoned surface mine reclamation.

Based on the provided information, SB 2117 amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning abandoned surface mine reclamation. It focuses on updating the rules and processes related to restoring land previously used for surface mining that has been left without proper reclamation. The bill directly affects the regulatory framework for such sites, impacting entities responsible for reclamation and potentially landowners or communities near abandoned mines. The specific changes to the mechanisms for reclamation are not detailed in this context.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates the state's abandoned mine reclamation laws by modernizing the bill's formatting and updating funding mechanisms for the state abandoned mine reclamation fund. It clarifies how federal funds are allocated and expands the types of projects that can be funded, including specific provisions for acid mine drainage treatment and subsidence control.
Scope change
The bill maintains the same scope of abandoned mine reclamation but updates the funding structure to reflect current federal laws and adds clarity to how funds can be used for various reclamation activities.
FISCAL

Updated references to federal laws governing funding allocations, including Public Law 117-58 and Public Law 117-328, to ensure current compliance with federal requirements.

Clarified that funds from the set-aside trust account can only be used for specific reclamation activities listed in section 38-14.2-07, with restrictions on noncoal projects.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific provisions for the prevention and control of coal mine subsidence as a funded activity.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and structural elements of the bill document, including page headers and bill identification information.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 11, 2025 · House Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

46–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 11, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
41 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
4
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
legislature
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/17
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 89 nays 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:30
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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