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passed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1555: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to statements of ownership filed with the secretary of state; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1555 would require certain businesses and organizations to file statements of ownership with the North Dakota Secretary of State. The bill establishes a new legal requirement for these filings and specifies penalties for failing to submit them or providing false information. This directly affects entities that must disclose their ownership structure to the state, such as corporations or limited liability companies. The key mechanism creates a mandatory filing process with defined penalties for non-compliance under North Dakota law.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1455: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the review of introduced legislation by the Indian affairs commission and tribal consultation.

HB 1455 requires the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission to review any introduced bill that may impact tribal nations or treaty rights before it advances to a committee hearing. This mandates formal tribal consultation as part of the legislative process for affected bills. The bill directly affects all North Dakota legislators introducing bills related to tribal affairs, lands, or treaty obligations. It creates a procedural step to ensure tribal perspectives are considered early in lawmaking. This is a procedural requirement, not a substantive policy change.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1231: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to early discontinuation of registration for low-risk sex offenders.

HB 1231 directs the legislature to conduct a study on whether low-risk sex offenders should be permitted to stop registering earlier than required under current law. The study will evaluate public safety impacts and potential benefits for these individuals, including how such a change might affect community safety and offender reintegration. This bill does not change existing registration requirements but mandates a formal review to inform future legislative decisions on the issue.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1259: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40‑01‑20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2341: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the adoption of the interstate compact for school psychologists.

SB 2341 would adopt the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists into North Dakota law, creating a new chapter in the state code. This compact allows school psychologists licensed in one participating state to practice in North Dakota without undergoing full re-licensure. The bill directly affects school psychologists moving between compact states and North Dakota's education licensing system. By joining the compact, North Dakota would align its licensure procedures with other participating states to streamline cross-state practice for school psychologists.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2104: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to review by the superintendent of public instruction of school district compliance with education-related state law; and to amend and reenact section 15.1-02-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district compliance with education-related law and rule.

Relating to review by the superintendent of public instruction of school district compliance with education-related state law; and to amend and reenact section 15.1‑02‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district compliance with education-related law and rule.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2052: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-66-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restrictions on public officials and lobbyists.

The context provided does not include sufficient details about SB 2052 to generate a substantive summary. The bill's title and abstract only indicate it amends restrictions on public officials and lobbyists in North Dakota, but no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described. Without additional information on the exact changes to the law or their practical effects, a factual summary cannot be created. For a complete understanding, the full text of the bill or a detailed legislative summary would be required.

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 1220: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a North Dakota accelerated degree for high-demand occupations.

HB 1220 would establish a new "North Dakota accelerated degree" program for high-demand occupations within the state's education code. This program would allow students to earn credentials more quickly in fields with significant workforce needs, directly benefiting students seeking faster entry into these careers. The key mechanism is creating a new section in North Dakota's Century Code (Chapter 15-10) to formally authorize and structure these accelerated pathways. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to streamline education-to-employment for specific high-demand occupations.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 1464: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to maternal care services.

HB 1464 authorizes a legislative study to examine maternal care services. The bill directs a specific committee to conduct a management study on current maternal care systems and services. It does not create new policies or directly affect individuals; instead, it establishes a process for gathering information. The study's purpose is to assess how maternal care services are managed, though the bill does not specify the exact scope or outcomes of the review. (1 sentence, as it is procedural in nature).

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 1291: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to immigration law.

HB 1291, despite its title suggesting a "legislative management study," actually creates new enforcement provisions targeting employment of unauthorized workers in North Dakota. The bill prohibits private employers from hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers (defined per federal law) and requires labor commissioner investigations for violations, with cases referred to the attorney general for prosecution. Penalties include escalating civil fines ($5,000 to $30,000) and business license suspensions or revocations for repeated offenses. The bill failed to pass the legislature on April 4, 2025, with 44 votes against and 1 in favor.

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Labor & Employment

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 2128: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-01, 12-47-18.1, 12-48.1-01, 12-48.1-02, 12-54.1-01, 12-54.1-03, 12.1-08-02, 12.1-17-01, 12.1-32-02.1, 12.1-32-09.1, and 39-10-71 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 1525: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 53-06.1-01.1 and 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application.

Relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes