Relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
Maddy summaryHB 1535 amends North Dakota's state alert notice system code and updates provisions related to the Committee on Tribal and State Relations. It reenacts a new chapter in Title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code and modifies Section 54-35-23. The bill requires the committee to provide a report, though specific details about the alert system's operation or the committee's new duties are not described in the provided abstract. This is a procedural bill focused on updating legal references and reporting requirements.
Relating to duties of the human trafficking commission and immunity for reporting human trafficking; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date.
Maddy summaryHB 1193 appropriates $8.45 million from North Dakota's general fund for a one-time grant program to provide appreciation bonuses to eligible peace and correctional officers. State agencies and local governments (political subdivisions) qualify for reimbursement based on the number of peace officers employed in law enforcement for at least four consecutive years. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation receives direct funding based on its correctional officers' tenure. Funds must be used exclusively to award each eligible officer a salary bonus of up to $6,000 annually, with the Attorney General administering the program in consultation with relevant boards. The program covers the 2025-2027 biennium.
Relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1‑07‑30 and 40‑21‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.
Maddy summarySB 2226 amends existing North Dakota law related to the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents. This commission is responsible for ensuring legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The bill provides an appropriation, meaning it allocates funds to support the commission's operations and services. It also establishes an effective date for these changes to take effect.
Relating to civil protection orders; to amend and reenact sections 11‑15‑32 and 12‑60‑23, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑17‑13, section 14‑05‑23, subsection 4 of section 14‑07.1‑01, sections 14‑07.1‑02.1 and 14‑07.1‑11, subsection 1 of section 14‑07.1‑14, section 14‑07.1‑19, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 14‑07.6‑01, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 15.1‑09‑33.4, sections 16.1‑02‑07 and 29‑01‑15, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 29‑06‑15, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 47‑16‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restraining orders and protection orders; to repeal sections 12.1‑31‑01.2, 12.1‑31.2‑01, 14‑07.1‑02, 14‑07.1‑03, 14‑07.1‑03.1, 14‑07.1‑04, 14‑07.1‑05, 14‑07.1‑05.1, 14‑07.1‑06, 14‑07.1‑07, and 14‑07.1‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Maddy summaryHB 1351 proposes amendments to specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (12.1-27.1-01 and 12.1-27.1-03.3) that relate to sexually expressive images. The bill aims to modify existing laws concerning these images and includes provisions to establish a penalty. However, the provided information does not detail the specific actions or circumstances that would incur this penalty or the exact nature of the amendments.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates to the protection of services under a service agreement for the duration of a loan term. The bill also includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. *Please note: The provided context does not offer specific details on how the service agreement protection is amended or what the exact mechanisms of this protection are.*
Maddy summaryHB 1591 appropriates $3 million from North Dakota's general fund to the agriculture commissioner for a one-time grant program supporting county fair infrastructure. It provides grants to county agriculture fair associations for planning, designing, and constructing infrastructure projects (like facilities or utilities) during the 2025-2027 biennium, with a maximum of $100,000 per association. The bill directly affects local fair associations by funding physical improvements to their facilities, not by changing regulations or affecting broader public policy. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it expires after the 2025-2027 period.
