Rep. Glenn Bosch

Maddy summaryHCR 3038 is a formal legislative resolution congratulating the YMCA on its 175th anniversary in the United States. It acknowledges the YMCA’s historical contributions, including founding programs like basketball, youth engagement initiatives, and pandemic-era support services. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to all North Dakota YMCA locations (Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot) but contains no new policies, funding, or binding obligations. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact.

Relating to the membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer.

Maddy summarySB 2354 updates North Dakota's rules for personal electronic device use in schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade. It amends existing law to clarify that schools can establish their own policies governing when and how students may use devices like phones or tablets during the school day. The bill provides a framework for school districts to create consistent rules, rather than banning devices outright. This directly affects all public and private K-12 schools in North Dakota that provide prekindergarten through secondary education.

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 statutory fees for traffic offenses and a motor vehicle owner's responsibility regarding a driver who flees a peace officer; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1234 requires the state treasurer to deposit specific state-imposed sales tax collections (from sellers registered under the streamlined sales tax system) directly into the public employees retirement system's main plan. This transfer affects the retirement fund's funding, using revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund. The bill includes an expiration clause, ending when the retirement system's funded ratio reaches 90% or higher. It amends North Dakota law to redirect these sales tax revenues to the retirement system, effective until the system meets the 90% funding threshold.

Maddy summaryHB 1469 amends and reenacts specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, and 16.1-09-05) relating to statements of interests. These statements are filed with the Secretary of State. The provided information does not detail the specific changes made to the requirements for these filings or who they directly affect.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 2241 proposes creating a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to authorize and administer public charter schools. This bill establishes the framework for how these new types of public schools can be formed and operated within the state, directly affecting students, parents, and educational institutions. It outlines the processes for their authorization and ongoing management. Additionally, the legislation requires a report from legislative management concerning these new provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2155 is an act that amends existing North Dakota law concerning gratis antelope licenses. The bill specifically revises subsection 5 of section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code. This change directly affects individuals who are eligible to receive antelope licenses without charge, likely adjusting the criteria or conditions for their issuance.