Rep. Mitch Ostlie

Maddy summaryHB 1524 creates a formal grant program allowing North Dakota's Department of Commerce to fund regional planning councils. The bill directs the department to award grants supporting local implementation of state programs like housing, workforce development, rural economic initiatives, and local food systems, subject to annual legislative funding. These grants can cover program execution, resource development, and efforts to attract public or private investment in communities. The law, signed by the governor in May 2025, directly affects regional planning councils and the local communities they serve.

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.

Relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out‑of‑home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

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 summarySB 2375 creates a new section in chapter 43-28 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill allows dental providers to engage in joint negotiations with dental insurers. Essentially, it permits dentists to collectively negotiate terms and conditions with insurance companies. The bill directly affects dental practices and health insurance providers operating in North Dakota.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1481 creates new sections within North Dakota's insurance code, establishing specific requirements for dental insurers. The bill focuses on regulating how dental insurance rates are determined and mandates new reporting procedures for these companies. These provisions are designed to introduce new oversight for dental insurers operating in the state, directly affecting their operations and potentially their policyholders.

Maddy summaryBased 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1319 requires North Dakota's state investment board to create a public website disclosing all investments made by the state's legacy fund. The website must list every company, fund, or financial instrument invested in, including their name, country of incorporation (or manager location), and the exact amount of legacy fund money invested. This law directly affects the state investment board's reporting duties and provides transparency for North Dakota taxpayers regarding how public funds are managed.