SB 2329 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-10 and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance or vacating of streets and alleys in a dissolved city and the care of property in a dissolved city; and to amend and reenact section 40-53.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dissolution, care of property, management, and disposition of funds in a dissolved city.

Summary
Relating to the maintenance or vacating of streets and alleys in a dissolved city and the care of property in a dissolved city; and to amend and reenact section 40‑53.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dissolution, care of property, management, and disposition of funds in a dissolved city.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Signed Mar 18, 2025
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INTRODUCED Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill updates how dissolved cities in North Dakota are handled, clarifying which local government (county or township) manages streets and property after a city dissolves. It adds new sections to state law and amends existing dissolution procedures to ensure property and funds are properly managed by the county or township depending on the city's location.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability by adding specific provisions for both unorganized and organized townships regarding street maintenance in dissolved cities, whereas previously the process was less clearly defined for different township types.
ELIGIBILITY

Added new sections to chapters 11-10 and 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify when counties and townships may maintain or vacate streets in dissolved cities based on whether the city is in an unorganized or organized township.

REQUIREMENT

Amended section 40-53.1-07 to specify that counties must employ a qualified person to manage dissolved city property, requiring a bond and monthly financial reporting to the county treasurer.

TECHNICAL

Added certification language and vote records from the Senate and House, along with governor approval and filing sections, which are standard enrollment procedures.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 31, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

440
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 47
Jan 31, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
39 Yea 3
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 03/17
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 0
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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