Sign Up
Home › North Dakota › Bills
Bills

North Dakota Bills

Track legislation and stay informed about the bills that matter to you.

State Legislature US Congress
All 4,885 Active 28 In committee 806 Passed 774 Signed 2,706 Failed 1,247
failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2349: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the introduction of legislative bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch.

SB 2349 would require North Dakota executive agencies and the Supreme Court to submit proposed bills to the Legislative Council by November 1st each even-numbered year, rather than introducing them directly. The bill mandates that the Legislative Management review these drafts by November 20th to determine if they contain a "substantial policy change" (a significant alteration to existing law). If the Management does not deem a bill to involve such a change, it is considered formally introduced. This is a procedural bill focused on the legislative process, not policy content, and it failed to pass the Senate in February 2025 (17 yeas, 30 nays).
Jose Castaneda (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HCR 3021: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact sections 3 and 13 of article VI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the judicial branch and supreme court.

HCR 3021 is a proposed constitutional amendment to North Dakota's judicial system. It would remove civil and criminal immunity for judges, void judgments violating due process, state/federal law, or the U.S. or North Dakota constitutions, and require judicial vacancies (supreme court or district court) to be filled by a bipartisan committee's nominees rather than solely by the governor. This directly affects all state judges and the court system by changing how judges are appointed and held accountable. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 primary election, as it failed to pass the legislature (13 yeas, 80 nays) in February 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves judicial immunity, voids unlawful judgments, mandates bipartisan appointments, enhancing court accountability and due process protections in criminal justice.90% confidence
Lori VanWinkle (R) · 7 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2393: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-11.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transfers from the charitable gaming operating fund to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund; and to authorize a full-time equivalent position for the department of health and human services.

Relating to transfers from the charitable gaming operating fund to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund; and to authorize a full-time equivalent position for the department of health and human services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds gambling disorder prevention/treatment (mental health service) via dedicated fund transfer, directly supporting healthcare access under mental health services.95% confidence
Larry Luick (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1538: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to creating a spay and neuter awareness grant program; to amend and reenact section 4.1-41-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the environment and rangeland protection fund; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to creating a spay and neuter awareness grant program; to amend and reenact section 4.1‑41‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the environment and rangeland protection fund; and to provide an appropriation.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends environment and rangeland protection fund (4.1-41-19) and provides appropriation for environmental conservation, directly advancing environmental protection efforts.90% confidence
Anna Novak (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1457: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption to required vaccines.

HB 1457 would create a new exemption allowing individuals to avoid required vaccines (for school, work, or licensing) if the vaccine doesn't meet specific safety and effectiveness standards. These standards require the FDA-approved vaccine to have undergone at least one year of safety testing against a placebo, with injury data publicly posted, a lower risk of serious harm than the disease itself, and manufacturer liability for deaths or injuries. The North Dakota Department of Health must publicize this exemption and prohibit state agencies from requiring conditions inconsistent with it. The bill failed to pass during its second reading in February 2025.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves vaccine mandate requirement for school attendance, weakening a health policy standard within education.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill creates vaccine exemption criteria, weakening mandatory public health requirements by allowing avoidance of required immunizations.85% confidence
Donna Henderson (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1611: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study regarding oil and chemical spills on state highways within the Fort Berthold Reservation.

HB 1611 requires North Dakota's legislative management to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on environmental and public health risks from oil and chemical spills on state highways within the Fort Berthold Reservation. The study must include input from the Three Affiliated Tribes, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Department of Health and Human Services. It mandates that the legislative management report findings, recommendations, and any needed legislation to the next legislative assembly. The bill directly affects tribal communities and state agencies managing highway safety and environmental risks on reservation lands. (Note: The bill failed to pass in February 2025, but the summary describes its intended purpose.)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates study on oil spill risks to assess environmental and public health impacts, requiring input from environmental and health agencies to inform protective legislation.85% confidence
Lisa Finley-DeVille (D) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1339: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23-27-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensed ambulance services exempt from formation of rural ambulance service district requirements.

HB 1339 amends North Dakota law to clarify which licensed ambulance services are exempt from forming rural ambulance service districts. It specifically exempts county-owned, city-owned, jointly operated (with cities/counties), tribal/federal government-owned, hospital-owned, and existing rural ambulance service districts from these requirements. The bill directly affects local ambulance providers by removing a regulatory burden for these specific service types. This is a procedural change to existing code, not a new policy requiring public funding or service expansion.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes regulatory burden for ambulance services, facilitating healthcare delivery infrastructure without restricting access or funding.80% confidence
Gretchen Dobervich (D) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1606: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-06-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sick leave for state employees.

HB 1606 amends North Dakota's state employee sick leave policy to set a minimum of ten hours (one working day) and a maximum of one and one-half working days per month for sick leave, based on an employee's tenure. It also requires that employees with at least ten years of continuous state service receive a lump sum payment equal to one-tenth of their final salary for unused sick leave. The bill mandates that state agencies develop and submit their own sick leave policies to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, ensuring consistency across departments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates lump sum payment for unused sick leave, increasing state spending as a budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases sick leave minimums (10 hrs/month) and adds lump sum payout for unused leave after 10 years, expanding employee benefits under employment standards.90% confidence
Matt Heilman (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1620: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a state fiscal transparency online portal.

HB 1620 would require North Dakota's state treasurer, with input from the tax commissioner and state auditor, to create and maintain a public website showing how state funds are spent. The portal would display specific details for every state fund distribution, including the recipient's name, the amount received, and the purpose of the funds. All state departments, agencies, and recipients of state funds would be required to provide timely data to support this transparency. This bill directly affects taxpayers by making state spending more visible and all state entities receiving public funds by mandating reporting. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or address how the portal would be funded.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates fiscal transparency portal for public oversight of state fund distribution, promoting accountability in government spending per fiscal management standards.85% confidence
Doug Osowski (R)
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1449: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-06-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school counselor position requirements.

HB 1449 would require North Dakota school districts to provide one full-time school counselor for every 300 students in grades 7-12 (already in effect) and expand this to include grades K-6 starting in the 2022-23 school year. The bill allows up to one-third of the required counselor positions to be filled by certified career advisors, defined as individuals with specific credentials from the Department of Career and Technical Education. School districts would need to document recruitment efforts, explore alternatives like shared services or virtual counseling if positions aren't filled, and provide this documentation upon request. The bill directly affects all public school districts in North Dakota and their students in grades K-12.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands counselor-to-student ratios to K-6 (1:300), requiring additional counselors and enhancing student support services per bill language.95% confidence
Jim Jonas (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1172: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 15-19-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of fees for courses provided by the center for distance education.

HB 1172 would require a student's home school district to pay fees for distance education courses if the student's regular school doesn't offer the course during the semester or at a time that fits the student's preferred schedule. This directly affects students enrolled in distance education through North Dakota's Center for Distance Education and their home school districts. The bill specifies that districts must cover these fees instead of charging the student or their parent/guardian when course availability conflicts with the student's schedule. The policy change aims to reduce financial barriers for students seeking specific courses not available at their home school.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school districts to cover distance education fees, removing financial barriers for students and expanding course access within K-12 education.95% confidence
Pat Heinert (R) · 7 co-sponsors
failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1513: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 40-29-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the notice to construct, rebuild, or repair sidewalks.

HB 1513 amends North Dakota law to require municipalities to notify property owners when sidewalks need construction, repair, or rebuilding. It mandates that notices must specify the required work, its character, and give owners at least two years and six months to complete it at their own expense, with work needing approval from the street commissioner or city engineer. Notices must be delivered via certified mail, in-person, or posting on vacant land, and if owners fail to act, the municipality will complete the work and bill the owner through a sidewalk fund. This directly affects property owners whose lots benefit from sidewalk improvements.
Lori VanWinkle (R) · 11 co-sponsors
Showing 61 to 72 of 1,247 bills
Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 104 Next