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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1548: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for a fitness center grant at the life skills and transition center.

HB 1548 allocates $10 million in one-time state funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for a fitness center grant at the Life Skills and Transition Center. The bill specifically provides funds to construct a fitness center that will directly benefit residents of this facility. The grant is intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and comes from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. This is a funding measure focused on physical health infrastructure for a specific state-run residential program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1502: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the growth of the state general fund budget.

HB 1502 would limit North Dakota's state general fund budget growth to a maximum of 3% per two-year budget cycle, unless a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers approves a higher increase. The bill allows unused portions of the 3% allowance to be carried forward for up to three budget cycles to exceed the limit later. It directly affects the state budget process by imposing a spending cap on the legislature's annual budget decisions. This procedural bill, if enacted, would establish a new rule in the state code governing how much the state can spend from its general fund each biennium.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1546: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57‑40.2‑03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1273: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.

HB 1273 would prohibit North Dakota cities, counties, and the state from adopting policies, orders, or ordinances that restrict individual speech - including those related to hate crimes. The bill states that any such local policy would be invalid and cannot be overridden by city or county home rule charters. It directly affects municipal governments and local regulations by blocking restrictions on speech at the community level. The law would take effect if passed, making speech-limiting local rules unenforceable.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1385: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 61-16.1-38, subsection 1 of section 61-16.1-53.1, section 61-32-03, and subsection 1 of section 61-32-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to deadlines for permits issued by the department of water resources.

HB 1385 sets specific deadlines for processing water resource permits in North Dakota. It requires the Department of Water Resources to make a final decision on permit applications (for dams, dikes, or drainage projects) within 120 days, and if they miss this deadline, the permit is automatically approved. For appeals of local board decisions, the department must decide within 120 days, and failure to act results in the appeal being denied. This affects developers, landowners, and water management entities seeking permits for projects requiring state approval under North Dakota's water resource laws.

died · North Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 2346: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to beef commission member appointments; and to amend and reenact section 4.1-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to applicants for membership on the beef commission.

Relating to beef commission member appointments; and to amend and reenact section 4.1‑03‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to applicants for membership on the beef commission.

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1492: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction for a passthrough grant for a science museum construction project.

HB 1492 proposes a one-time $24 million appropriation from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for a grant supporting a science museum construction project. The bill requires the museum project to secure $24 million in nonstate matching funds before receiving the state grant. This funding would cover the 2025-2027 biennium and is structured as a passthrough grant, meaning the state funds would be distributed through the Department of Public Instruction to the qualifying museum. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 5, 2025, with 90 votes against and 2 in favor.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1376: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for high school students.

HB 1376 would have required North Dakota high schools to provide annual CPR training to students, including bleeding control techniques, taught by certified instructors (such as those from the American Heart Association or Red Cross). Schools would have been permitted to offer optional certification, with the state reimbursing districts for training costs. The bill aimed to equip students with life-saving skills but failed to pass in the February 5, 2025, vote with 0 yeas and 92 nays. This legislation directly affected public high school students and school districts across North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Education

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 2366: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the contents of a notice of intention to evict.

SB 2366 would require landlords in North Dakota to include specific information about legal aid services in eviction notices. The bill mandates that notices of intention to evict must list contact details for nonprofit organizations providing free legal help to low-income and elderly tenants. This applies to all evictions under sections 47-32-01(4), (5), (6), and (8) of the state code. The change aims to ensure tenants receive clear information about available legal assistance before eviction proceedings begin. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass during committee review.

Topics ✓ Housing

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1434: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the expiration of administrative rules and a review process administered by the governor; and to amend and reenact section 28-32-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the force and effect of administrative rules.

Relating to the expiration of administrative rules and a review process administered by the governor; and to amend and reenact section 28‑32‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the force and effect of administrative rules.

died · North Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1402: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 54-44-04.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state surplus motor vehicles.

HB 1402 would have amended North Dakota law to require state surplus motor vehicles to be offered first to local governments (like cities and counties) for 14 days at 30% below fair market value, before being made available to other eligible state agencies or nonprofits. This change aimed to prioritize local governments for purchasing surplus state vehicles at a discounted rate. The bill applied specifically to motor vehicles designated as surplus property under state code. The legislation was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn in February 2025 without becoming law.

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 2284: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 14-15-16 and 23-02.1-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disclosure of information in adoption proceedings and access to birth records.

SB 2284 would amend North Dakota adoption laws to improve access to birth records for adopted individuals and their biological relatives. It allows adopted adults aged 18+ to request identifying information about their biological parents or siblings, and permits biological parents (once the adopted person turns 21) or biological siblings to request information about the adopted person. Agencies must make reasonable efforts to notify relevant parties and handle requests within 90 days, requiring consent before disclosing identifying information. Nonidentifying information, such as medical history, would also be available to adoptive parents, adopted adults, and birth parents upon written request and payment of a reasonable fee.