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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 2031: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 23-17.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nursing services agencies; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2031 would have created a new regulatory chapter (Chapter 23-17.8) in North Dakota's laws specifically for nursing services agencies. This bill aimed to establish clear rules governing these agencies' operations within the state. The legislation included provisions for an effective date but did not advance beyond committee consideration, failing to pass the full legislature on February 3, 2025.
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1358: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization of public charter schools.

HB 1358 proposes creating a new legal framework for public charter schools in North Dakota. It would require the state education official to develop application processes, review charter requests, set annual limits (12 schools for 2025-26, increasing to 15 later), and manage funding based on student enrollment. The bill mandates charter schools to follow state assessments, prohibits charging tuition or licensing to others, and requires community representation on school boards. It also specifies that charter schools would receive state per-student funding but not local tax revenue, and would be eligible for federal funding.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates legal framework for public charter schools, expanding educational access options and enrollment-based funding in K-12 education.95% confidence
Eric Murphy (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2025

SB 2264: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-23-09, sections 14-02-07, 14-03-01, 14-03-08, 14-05-06, 14-05-18, 14-07-01, 14-07-03, 14-07-04, 14-07-06, 14-07-07, 14-07-08, 14-07-12, 14-07-13, and 14-07-14, subsection 9 of section 14-12.2-28, subsection 4 of section 14-14.1-30, sections 14-15-03, 14-15-20, 14-18-05, 14-18-08, and 20.1-03-06, subsections 8, 28, and 31 of section 20.1-03-12, section 30.1-10-02, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 30.1-10-04, sections 35-01-04, 47-18-04, 47-18-05, 47-18-14, and 50-25.1-10, subsection 4 of section 54-52.4-02, subsection 2 of section 57-38-31, subsection 5 of section 57-40.3-04, section 57-40.3-07, and subsection 3 of section 57-40.5-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of marriage and the recognition of marital relationships.

SB 2264 amends multiple sections of North Dakota's Century Code to update the legal definition of marriage from "one man and one woman" to "two individuals married to each other." It directly affects all residents by changing how marriage is defined in statutes covering marital rights, divorce procedures, spousal obligations, and recognition of foreign marriages. Key provisions include revising Section 14-03-01 (defining marriage), Section 14-03-08 (recognizing foreign marriages), and Sections 14-07-01 through 14-07-08 (spousal duties and property rights) to use gender-neutral language. The bill does not create new policies but standardizes marriage terminology across the code to reflect a two-person definition. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on January 31, 2025, with 7 votes in favor and 37 against.
Ryan Braunberger (D) · 2 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1057: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15-01-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of the board of university and school lands.

HB 1057 proposed amending a specific section of North Dakota's Century Code regarding the board of university and school lands. This procedural bill aimed to revise the legal framework governing the board's authority but did not introduce new policy changes or funding. The bill was introduced in January 2025, heard by committee, and ultimately failed to pass on second reading with 89 votes against and 0 in favor. It remains a proposed code amendment that did not advance to law.
failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2025

SB 2202: A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, and the costs of elections of district representative commission members; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, and 4.1-03-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, and the costs of elections of district representative commission members; to amend and reenact sections 4.1‑03‑01, 4.1‑03‑02, 4.1‑03‑03, and 4.1‑03‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Don Schaible (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1189: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 27-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to publication of judicial improvement survey results.

HB 1189 requires North Dakota's Supreme Court to publish the results of judicial improvement surveys in the official newspaper of every county within each judicial district. The bill directly affects the Supreme Court (which must conduct the publication), county newspapers (which must publish the results), and judicial districts (where surveys are conducted). Its key provision mandates that survey findings about court performance be made publicly accessible through local newspapers, rather than solely through other channels. This creates a standardized, transparent method for sharing judicial feedback with communities. The bill failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session.
Nathan Toman (R)
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1383: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a property tax exemption for certain agricultural land upon which an easement has been granted to the United States; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to a property tax exemption for certain agricultural land upon which an easement has been granted to the United States; and to provide an effective date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for agricultural land with US easements, reducing tax burden on farmers and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence
Jim Grueneich (R) · 9 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1184: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-01, a new section to chapter 21-10, and a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to digital asset and precious metal investments.

HB 1184 would allow North Dakota's Board of University and School Lands, State Investment Board, and State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of their managed funds in specific digital assets (like stablecoins or cryptocurrencies with a $500 billion+ average market cap) or precious metals (gold, platinum, or silver). The bill requires all digital asset investments to be held securely through approved custodians or exchange-traded products, with strict rules for staking or lending digital assets to avoid increasing state financial risk. It defines key terms like "stablecoin" (dollar-backed digital currency) and "secure custody solution" (requiring multi-location hardware storage and regular security audits). The policy directly affects how state investment entities manage public funds, but the bill failed to pass in January 2025 after committee review.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllows state investment in digital assets (cryptocurrencies/stablecoins), advancing adoption and funding in technology sector per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence
Nathan Toman (R) · 10 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1309: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state contracts with certain companies that boycott energy, mining, and production agriculture; and to provide for application.

HB 1309 would require North Dakota state agencies to verify that companies they contract with do not boycott energy (including fossil fuels), mining, production agriculture, or firearms industries. Companies must confirm they aren’t refusing business with entities in these sectors to penalize them, as defined by the bill. This applies to for-profit businesses with 10+ employees and $100,000+ in value. Exceptions exist if services aren’t commercially available or if the contract conflicts with legal duties. The bill is pending, having failed committee review in January 2025.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits boycotts against energy (fossil fuels) sectors, supporting fossil fuel industries over renewables by preventing contract penalties for refusing to boycott them.95% confidence
Matt Heilman (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1288: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to review of public school compliance with state law.

HB 1288 would create a process for anyone to request a review of whether a North Dakota public school district follows state education laws. It requires school districts to post a standard form online for submitting such requests, which the state Attorney General would then review and determine compliance. If a district is found noncompliant, the Attorney General would notify them and provide steps to fix the issue, with findings serving as evidence in related legal cases. The bill directly affects public school districts and individuals concerned about school adherence to state education statutes.
Dennis Nehring (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1264: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for improvements at Whitestone Hill state historic site.

HB 1264 appropriates $75,000 from the general fund to the North Dakota State Historical Society for a one-time bridge construction project at Whitestone Hill State Historic Site. The funding is allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium and is specifically designated for infrastructure improvements at the site. This procedural bill directly affects the State Historical Society and the Whitestone Hill site by providing dedicated capital for physical enhancements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $75,000 from general fund for infrastructure, directly allocating state budget resources to a specific project.95% confidence
Jim Grueneich (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1552: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-09.1 and a new section to chapter 40-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitation of the rate of home rule sales, use, or gross receipts taxes; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1552 would limit home rule counties and cities in North Dakota to a maximum 3% sales, use, or gross receipts tax rate after June 30, 2025. It prohibits new taxes or rate increases above 3% for existing local taxes after that date, though taxes approved before July 1, 2025, at higher rates could continue until their approved expiration period ended. The bill affects all counties and cities with home rule authority that levy these local taxes. It takes effect for taxable events occurring after June 30, 2025.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts local tax rate increases above 3% after 2025, limiting local fiscal authority on sales taxes.95% confidence
Craig Headland (R) · 10 co-sponsors
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