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passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1601: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special assistant attorneys general.

This bill updates rules for appointing special assistant attorneys general in North Dakota. It requires state agencies like the Tax Commission or Department of Transportation to use attorneys appointed by the Attorney General (not hired directly), with certain officials' appointments protected from removal. Agencies would pay the Attorney General for legal services instead of paying attorneys directly, with funds going into the Attorney General's operating fund. It also grants attorneys representing public universities access to student records under privacy laws.

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 3003: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 9 of article III and section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment.

HCR 3003 proposes changing the voting requirement needed to approve constitutional amendments in North Dakota. It specifically amends two sections of the state constitution (Article III, Section 9 and Article IV, Section 16) that currently set the threshold for such approvals. This bill directly affects how future constitutional amendments are voted on by the public, potentially altering the percentage of votes required. The summary is limited to the procedural change in the constitutional amendment process itself, as no specific new threshold or additional details are provided in the abstract.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SB 2097: 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 a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Relating to the creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1330: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 21-10-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prudent investor rule.

Based on the provided information, HB 1330 amends and reenacts a section of the North Dakota Century Code (21-10-07.1) pertaining to the prudent investor rule. The specific changes to the rule or its direct effects on individuals or entities are not detailed in the given context.

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1534: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on taxable valuation increases without voter approval; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1534 would limit annual increases in property tax valuations to 3% without voter approval, applying to all taxable properties in North Dakota regardless of ownership changes. Property owners would see their taxes capped at this 3% annual increase unless new improvements (like renovations) are made, which could temporarily exceed the limit. To raise valuations above 3%, local voters would need to approve a ballot measure at a general election, with such approvals limited to four-year periods. The bill explicitly prevents cities or counties from overriding this cap through local home rule authority. It would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1266: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the property tax credit for disabled veterans; and to provide an effective date.

This bill would allow North Dakota disabled veterans with a 50% or higher service-connected disability rating (or surviving spouses receiving VA dependency compensation) to claim a property tax credit equal to their disability percentage, capped at $8,100 of their primary home's taxable value. The credit applies to the homestead property owned and occupied by the veteran or surviving spouse, with specific rules for co-ownership (e.g., prorated for shared property) and requiring VA certification. It would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and does not affect special assessments or existing tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 2326: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12.1-31-01.2 and 14-07.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; and to provide for application.

This bill (SB 2326) amends specific sections of North Dakota's legal code related to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders. It focuses on updating the application process for these protective orders but does not specify the exact procedural changes in the provided abstract. The summary lacks details on who is directly affected or the key mechanisms of the amendment. Without additional context on the specific code changes, a detailed summary of policy impacts cannot be provided. The bill appears procedural, relating to the legal framework for obtaining these orders.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 2289: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the disclosure of domestic violence protection orders to law enforcement.

SB 2289 requires law enforcement officers in North Dakota to be notified when a domestic violence protection order is issued. This bill directly affects victims of domestic violence and the police officers responding to related incidents. The key provision mandates that courts must disclose these protection orders to law enforcement agencies, ensuring officers have immediate access to critical safety information during responses. This change aims to improve officer awareness and victim safety without altering the legal standards for obtaining protection orders.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1408: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annually reconvened sessions of the legislative assembly; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

HB 1408 amends North Dakota's law governing when the legislature reconvenes after its regular session ends. The bill changes the schedule for annual legislative reconvening, sets an effective date for the change, and includes an expiration date after which the old rules would resume. This procedural bill affects how the North Dakota Legislature organizes its meeting schedule, specifically altering the timing for mandatory annual reconvened sessions. It does not change substantive laws or policies.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 11, 2025

SB 2325: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonfederal easements granted on wetland areas.

SB 2325 requires property owners granting nonfederal easements on North Dakota wetlands to first obtain a verified "ordinary high water mark" determination from the Department of Water Resources or a federal agency. Existing easements granted before August 1, 2025, must also get this verification by that date. Easement holders must record the easement, water mark determination, and a map with the county recorder. If water levels exceed the marked high water level, the easement holder is liable for civil damages to affected crops, roads, rail infrastructure, or private property.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1283: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1527: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required Holocaust education.

HB 1527 would require all North Dakota public school districts to include Holocaust education in their U.S. history curriculum. The bill mandates that this education cover specific topics like the causes of the Holocaust, history of antisemitism, resistance efforts, U.S. involvement, and connections between intolerance and historical events. School districts must implement grade-appropriate lessons meeting these requirements, and the state superintendent must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature on compliance. This bill directly affects K-12 schools and students across North Dakota, aiming to ensure consistent educational content about the Holocaust. The bill failed to pass in April 2025, with 22 votes in favor and 24 against.

Topics ✓ Education