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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1609: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 27-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to admission to the bar examination through an apprenticeship program developed, established, and implemented by the supreme court.

HB 1609 would create an alternative path to take the North Dakota bar exam, allowing applicants without a law degree to qualify by completing 2,000 hours of supervised legal work under a licensed attorney or tribal advocate over five years, plus holding a four-year college degree. The program requires supervising attorneys to verify hours through written affidavits, and applicants could also qualify by serving as a state legislator for four or more years. This would directly affect aspiring lawyers seeking bar admission without traditional law school credentials. The bill, which failed to pass in February 2025, aims to expand access to legal licensure through practical experience.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1028: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 48-01.2-20, subdivision f of subsection 5 of section 48-01.2-20, subsection 6 of section 48-01.2-20, section 48-01.2-22, and subsection 5 of section 54-44.7-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the selection process for construction management at-risk planning and design phase services and the procurement of architect, engineer, construction management, and land surveying services.

Relating to the selection process for construction management at‑risk planning and design phase services and the procurement of architect, engineer, construction management, and land surveying services.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1275: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the industrial commission for a natural gas distribution infrastructure grant program.

HB 1275 proposes a one-time $5 million appropriation from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to create a natural gas infrastructure grant program administered by the Industrial Commission. The program would provide grants exclusively to cities with populations under 10,000 for installing natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure. Funds are limited to the 2025-2027 biennium and cannot be used for other purposes, with the Industrial Commission responsible for setting eligibility rules and maximum grant amounts. The bill does not affect individuals or larger municipalities outside the specified population threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1514: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 23.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to harmful atmospheric activity; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1514 would have prohibited "harmful atmospheric activity" in North Dakota, including weather modification techniques like cloud seeding, stratospheric aerosol injection, and unmarked aircraft operations that could harm humans or the environment. It defined specific prohibited actions, set a class C felony penalty with up to $500,000 fines for violations, and created a reporting system for citizens to document suspected incidents with evidence like photos or radiation measurements. The bill also established technical limits for electromagnetic radiation and required sheriffs or the environmental director to investigate reports within 24 hours. This bill failed to pass in the North Dakota legislature on February 24, 2025, with 28 votes in favor and 63 against.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1467: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 23-12-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the publication of vaccine adverse event data and information; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1467 requires North Dakota's Department of Health to create a website linking to the federal vaccine adverse event reporting system (VAERS) and compile state-specific data on vaccine side effects and administration errors. Healthcare providers must report adverse events and errors (like wrong dosage or expired vaccines) using department-prescribed forms, while the public can also submit reports. The bill establishes a $100,000 fund to support this system and mandates annual legislative reports on its effectiveness. It directly affects healthcare facilities, providers, and the public by creating a standardized process for tracking and reporting vaccine-related incidents.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2142: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-40.3-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle excise tax allocations; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2142 would redirect 25% of North Dakota's motor vehicle excise tax revenue to a new "township road and bridge sustainability fund" instead of previous allocations. This fund would provide annual payments to non-oil-producing counties for road and bridge projects in eligible townships, based on road miles. To qualify, townships must submit annual certifications showing road miles, township funds, and local tax rates, while excluding those that didn't maintain roads or met other criteria. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for road and bridge construction, maintenance, or repairs. It would take effect for taxes collected after July 31, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1036: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 34-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the division of apprenticeship within the department of labor and human rights; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a report.

Relating to the creation of the division of apprenticeship within the department of labor and human rights; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a report.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2364: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to the property rights of entitlement holders in Uniform Commercial Code transactions.

SB 2364 clarifies jurisdiction rules for financial assets held through brokers (e.g., stocks, bonds). It requires brokers to hold assets for investors (not as their own property) and establishes that investors’ claims take priority over broker creditors when assets are insufficient, unless creditors control the assets. This affects investors, brokers, and creditors in securities transactions. The bill standardizes which state laws apply to these transactions by defining "issuer’s jurisdiction" and "securities intermediary’s jurisdiction."

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1431: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-03-01, 16.1-03-07, 16.1-03-11, 16.1-03-14, and 16.1-03-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political organizations; and to repeal sections 16.1-03-03, 16.1-03-05, 16.1-03-08, and 16.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to district parties and district committees.

Relating to political organizations; and to repeal sections 16.1‑03‑03, 16.1‑03‑05, 16.1‑03‑08, and 16.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to district parties and district committees.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1505: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 and a new section to chapter 54-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-13-02, 54-66-10, 54-66-12, and 54-66-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑13‑02, 54‑66‑10, 54‑66‑12, and 54‑66‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1249: A BILL for an Act to provide appropriations to the attorney general, the department of career and technical education, the department of health and human services, and the agriculture commissioner for autonomous technology grants; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a report.

HB 1249 allocates one-time state funds for autonomous technology grants to four state agencies: $250,000 to the Attorney General for law enforcement tools (like drones for missing persons searches), $500,000 to Career and Technical Education for workforce training in oil/gas, $250,000 to Health and Human Services for rural emergency response, and $500,000 to the Agriculture Commissioner for farm technology. Each agency must establish application guidelines requiring grant recipients to certify their use of autonomous tech (e.g., drones, vehicles) aligns with the agency’s mission and provide a 1:4 matching fund ratio. Recipients must report grant usage to lawmakers during the 2025-2026 interim. The bill covers a two-year period starting July 2025, with all funding designated as one-time.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1465: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 53-06.1-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gaming tax reductions.

HB 1465 amends North Dakota's gaming tax code (Section 53-06.1-12) to reduce tax rates for licensed gaming organizations, such as casinos and racetracks. It lowers the top tax rate from 12% to 6% for businesses with quarterly revenue exceeding $250,000, while maintaining a 1% rate for revenue under $150,000 and a $500 flat fee plus 6% for revenue between $150,000 and $250,000. The bill directly affects gaming businesses by changing how their tax burden is calculated based on quarterly revenue. This represents a concrete policy change to reduce taxes for higher-revenue gaming operators. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass in February 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes