SB 2253 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and a new section to chapter 39-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of an engine compression brake device and cities and counties posting a zone prohibiting the use of an engine compression brake device; to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a moving violation; and to provide a penalty.

Summary

Relating to the use of an engine compression brake device and cities and counties posting a zone prohibiting the use of an engine compression brake device; to amend and reenact section 39‑06.1‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a moving violation; and to provide a penalty.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Signed Apr 3, 2025

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INTRODUCED → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill introduces a new prohibition on using engine compression brakes in zones designated by cities or counties to reduce noise disturbance, while allowing use during emergencies. It also updates the legal definition of a moving violation to include violations of this new section and establishes a $50 fee for violating the prohibition.

Scope change

The bill expands the definition of moving violations to include the new engine compression brake prohibition and adds authority for cities and counties to post zones where such brakes are prohibited.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section to chapter 39-21 prohibiting commercial motor vehicle operators from using engine compression brakes in posted zones to prevent noise disturbance.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a $50 fee penalty for violating the engine compression brake prohibition.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'moving violation' in section 39-06.1-09 to include violations of the new engine compression brake prohibition.

ELIGIBILITY

Added authority for cities and counties to adopt ordinances and post zones prohibiting engine compression brake use.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2025 · House Mar 20, 2025

How they voted

37–10

Passed

Total votes 47

Feb 7, 2025

D Democratic5

5 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican42

32 Yea 10 Nay

76% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 4, 2025

Introduced

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03

legislature

Apr 3, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor 04/02

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 36 nays 11

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Concurred

upper

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 54 nays 40

lower

Mar 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 5 3

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 11:15

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 37 nays 10

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 10:30

upper

Jan 23, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors