Rep. Alisa Mitskog

Relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38‑12‑01 and 47‑10‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.

Relating to a long-term care facility infrastructure loan program; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 6‑09‑47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1143 allocates $10 million from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to create a grant program for constructing statewide charitable food distribution facilities. The program, active during 2025-2027, provides grants to nonprofits or community groups to cover construction costs (like site acquisition, building, and equipment) for food distribution centers. Recipients must contribute a 1:1 match from nonstate funds and submit annual reports on fund usage and effectiveness. This one-time funding is restricted to facility construction, not operational costs, and directly benefits organizations building infrastructure to support food distribution networks.

Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2282 creates a new income tax credit for qualified employers in North Dakota. This credit is designed for businesses that contribute to their employees' child care expenses. The bill amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code to establish this new tax incentive.

Maddy summaryHB 1386 amends existing North Dakota law to prohibit the possession of certain computer-generated images. The bill modifies sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. It establishes a penalty for individuals found to be in possession of these prohibited images.

Maddy summaryHCR 3018 is a resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study water and wetlands regulations and the taxation of lands subject to flooding (inundated lands). It requires examining jurisdictional conflicts across federal, state, and local agencies, comparing other states' approaches, and inventorying relevant laws. The study must identify gaps in authority and recommend improvements for clearer, more consistent management. The findings will be reported to the next legislative assembly to inform potential future policy changes. This resolution does not change current laws but directs a review process.

Maddy summaryHB 1095 creates a new work group to serve as a liaison between child protective services and school districts. This group's purpose is to enhance communication and coordination related to child safety matters. It aims to facilitate better collaboration between these two entities regarding the well-being and safety of children within the school system.

Relating to dental and oral health care status among Medicaid recipients and workforce support to improve access for low-income children, Native American children, and individuals with disabilities.