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All 4,885 Active 28 In committee 806 Passed 774 Signed 2,706 Failed 1,247

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1191: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of an office of entrepreneurship; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1191 creates a new Office of Entrepreneurship within the North Dakota state government to support small businesses and startup development. This office will provide resources and guidance directly to entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state. The bill also requires the office to submit an annual legislative management report detailing its activities and impact. The policy change establishes a dedicated state entity focused on economic growth for new and existing small businesses.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1510: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-18.2 and a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to financial planning resources for new teachers and onsite child care; and to provide for a legislative management study.

HB 1510 creates new sections in North Dakota's state law requiring public school districts to provide financial planning resources for new teachers during their first year. It also mandates that school districts establish onsite child care options for teachers with children attending those schools. The bill includes a separate provision directing the legislature to conduct a management study on administrative practices. These changes directly affect new teachers and school districts across North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1066: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the compensation rate paid by the department of health and human services under the senior community service employment program.

HB 1066 changes the payment rate for participants in North Dakota's Senior Community Service Employment Program, which places seniors aged 55+ in community service roles. The bill creates a new section in the state code requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to adjust the compensation rate paid to these participants. This directly affects seniors working through the program and the state agency managing it. The key provision is mandating a specific rate change within the existing program framework, without altering program eligibility or structure.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1114: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to individual and group health insurance coverage of insulin drugs and supplies; and to amend and reenact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage of insulin drugs and supplies.

Relating to individual and group health insurance coverage of insulin drugs and supplies; and to amend and reenact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage of insulin drugs and supplies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1113: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to payment of administrative expenses for the public employees retirement system deferred compensation plan; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to payment of administrative expenses for the public employees retirement system deferred compensation plan; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1507: AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment and organization of cooperative financial institutions; and to amend and reenact sections 6-01-02, 6-01-15, 6-01-17.1, 6-02-02, 6-02-03, 6-03-02, 6-03-11, 6-03-13.1, 6-03-34, 6-05-01, 6-06-35, 6-07.2-09, 6-07.2-19, and 6-08-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the application, powers, payment of claims, liquidation, and sale of cooperative financial institutions.

Relating to the establishment and organization of cooperative financial institutions; and to amend and reenact sections 6‑01‑02, 6‑01‑15, 6‑01‑17.1, 6‑02‑02, 6‑02‑03, 6‑03‑02, 6‑03‑11, 6‑03‑13.1, 6‑03‑34, 6‑05‑01, 6‑06‑35, 6‑07.2‑09, 6‑07.2‑19, and 6‑08‑08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the application, powers, payment of claims, liquidation, and sale of cooperative financial institutions.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1345: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 39-04-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to passenger motor vehicle registration; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1345 amends a specific section of North Dakota's vehicle registration law (section 39-04-19) for passenger motor vehicles. The bill changes how passenger vehicle registration is handled under the North Dakota Century Code. It directly affects all owners of passenger vehicles registered in North Dakota. The bill includes an effective date provision but provides no specific details about the nature of the amendment to the registration requirements in the available context.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1504: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-14-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the veterans' postwar trust fund.

HB 1504 amends North Dakota's veterans' postwar trust fund to clarify its permanent status and management. It requires all investment income from the fund to be used exclusively for veteran programs or services, with funds automatically appropriated to the veterans' affairs committee for the following biennium. The bill adds a new provision allowing veterans' organizations (as defined in state law) to donate funds specifically for programs preventing and eliminating veteran homelessness. These changes ensure the fund's resources directly support veterans' needs through established administrative channels.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2254: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for fixed route city paratransit transportation services grants; and to provide for a legislative management study.

SB 2254 provides $2 million in one-time funding for fixed-route city transportation systems in North Dakota to support their paratransit services (accessible transit options for people with disabilities or mobility challenges) during the 2025-2027 biennium. This grant program directly benefits cities operating public bus routes that offer complementary paratransit services. The bill also requires the legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim, examining how transit networks can address population growth, economic development, workforce needs, and healthcare access, with the goal of developing a future funding formula for these systems. The study will inform potential future budget allocations for city transportation services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2174: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 11-33-02.1 and 58-03-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of odors in an animal feeding operation and zoning authority over animal feeding operations in counties and townships; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the regulation of odors in an animal feeding operation and zoning authority over animal feeding operations in counties and townships; and to provide an effective date.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2292: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-34-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the reimbursement of medical screening and examination for sexual assault victims.

SB 2292 amends North Dakota law to update the reimbursement process for medical screenings and examinations following sexual assault. The bill revises subsection 3 of section 12.1-34-07 in the North Dakota Century Code. This change directly affects sexual assault victims in the state by modifying how their medical expenses related to the assault are handled. The key provision is the specific legal amendment to the reimbursement mechanism, though the exact procedural details are not specified in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2352: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 54-23.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for children of inmates to reside at the Heart River correctional center.

SB 2352 creates a new legal provision in North Dakota law authorizing children of incarcerated individuals to reside at the Heart River Correctional Center. This bill directly affects inmates' children and the correctional center by establishing a formal process for their residence there. The key mechanism is the addition of a specific subsection to the North Dakota Century Code (section 54-23.3-04) that authorizes this arrangement. The bill does not change existing policies but provides statutory authorization for an existing practice.