North Dakota Bills

Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, and recognized animal services; to amend and reenact section 43‑29‑01.1, subsection 1 of section 43‑29‑02, sections 43‑29‑03, 43‑29‑04, 43‑29‑05, 43‑29‑05.1, 43‑29‑06, 43‑29‑07, 43‑29‑07.1, 43‑29‑07.2, 43‑29‑07.3, 43‑29‑08.1, 43‑29‑13, 43‑29‑14, and 43‑29‑15, subsection 2 of section 43‑29‑16, sections 43‑29‑16.1 and 43‑29‑17, and subsection 2 of section 43‑29‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; to repeal sections 43‑29‑09, 43‑29‑10, 43‑29‑11, and 43‑29‑12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to removal, resignation and death of a guardian, notices in a guardianship, notices in a conservatorship, and confidentiality of reports; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23‑12‑13, subsection 1 of section 25‑03.1‑18.1, subsection 1 of section 27‑20.1‑17, sections 30.1‑01‑06 and 30.1‑28‑03.1, subsection 3 of section 30.1‑28‑03.2, section 30.1‑28‑04, subsection 1 of section 30.1‑28‑05, section 30.1‑28‑07, subsection 1 of section 30.1‑28‑09, sections 30.1‑28‑10.1, 30.1‑28‑12, 30.1‑28‑12.1, 30.1‑28‑12.2, and 30.1‑29‑05, subsection 6 of section 30.1‑29‑07, subsection 2 of section 30.1‑29‑08, sections 30.1‑29‑13 and 30.1‑29‑18, subsection 3 of section 30.1‑29‑19, subsection 1 of section 30.1‑29‑20.1, subsection 2 of section 30.1‑29‑22, and subsection 5 of section 30.1‑29‑25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to incapacitated persons, court-authorized involuntary treatment, guardianship of a child, guardianship of an incapacitated person, and protection of property of persons under disability and minors; and to repeal sections 30.1‑26‑01, 30.1‑28‑08, and 30.1‑28‑15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to visitors in a guardianship proceeding and appointment of successor guardians.

SB 2297 amends North Dakota law concerning the process for determining if an individual is incapacitated and unable to make their own decisions. The bill also updates the requirements for obtaining informed consent for medical treatment for both incapacitated patients and minors. This legislation directly affects healthcare providers, incapacitated individuals, minors, and their legal guardians or parents by clarifying the procedures for medical decision-making and consent in these situations.

SB 2200 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's community health trust fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 988 crisis hotline program. This funding directly supports the state's implementation and operation of the 988 suicide and mental health crisis hotline service. The appropriation covers the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, ensuring sustained financial backing for the program during that period.

HB 1417 amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, primarily focusing on parole and probation violations, which directly affects individuals under such supervision. It also modifies existing laws concerning court fees, impacting those required to pay them within the judicial system. The bill includes provisions for a legislative management study and introduces a new penalty. These changes update the legal framework for handling violations of parole and probation, along with adjustments to court-related financial requirements.

SB 2342 updates an existing incentive program in North Dakota for value-added milk processing facilities. This program aims to support businesses that process raw milk into other dairy products within the state. The bill also authorizes the Bank of North Dakota to provide a line of credit, which could be used to support these facilities or related initiatives.

SB 2180 creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code related to public meetings. This bill aims to establish an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments during meetings held by public entities. The specific details about how this public comment opportunity will be structured are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

Relating to annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Based on the provided title and abstract, SB 2133 creates a new section within chapter 39-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This new section establishes provisions specifically related to blackout number plates, affecting individuals who may wish to obtain this type of license plate. The provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms or requirements for these plates.

Relating to the life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.

SB 2013 provides $9.87 million in funding for the North Dakota commissioner of university and school lands to cover salaries, operations, and contingencies during the 2025-2027 biennium. It also allocates $617.3 million from permanent funds to distribute to specific state institutions, including North Dakota State University, the University of North Dakota, schools for the deaf and blind, correctional facilities, and state colleges. The bill specifies exact amounts for each recipient, such as $584.7 million for common schools and $8.8 million for North Dakota State University. This is a procedural budget bill focused solely on funding allocations, with no new policy changes.

SB 2011 appropriates $68 million (including $47.6 million from the general fund) to cover North Dakota Highway Patrol operating costs for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies funding sources, including $10.9 million transferred from the state highway tax fund and $1.4 million from motor carrier permit fees. The bill also authorizes $200 monthly payments to Highway Patrol officers for travel-related expenses (meals and non-lodging costs) during the same period. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Highway Patrol's budget and officers' travel allowances.