Rep. Mike Nathe

Co-sponsor HB 1221

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1221 proposes allocating $24 million from North Dakota's general fund to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds, to be distributed to eligible institutions during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill provides direct funding for programs aimed at enhancing workforce training and education initiatives, primarily affecting community colleges and vocational schools eligible to receive these grants. It does not create new programs but establishes a funding mechanism for existing or planned workforce development efforts. The bill failed to pass in the legislature on February 11, 2025, with no support (0 yeas, 91 nays).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $24M from general fund to workforce education programs, increasing public service funding for community colleges and vocational schools.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $24M to state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds, directly funding community colleges/vocational schools' training programs to enhance educational access and workforce development.95% confidence

Failed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1508

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-10-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to duties of the state auditor.

Relating to duties of the state auditor.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2304

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 53-06.1-01 and 53-06.1-03, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-10.1, subsection 5 of section 53-06.1-11, and subsection 10 of section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of alcoholic beverage establishment and manufacturer, approval for a gaming site authorization and licensure, the maximum number of gaming sites allowed, the maximum number of pull tab devices allowed at a site, gaming licenses for alcoholic beverage establishments, electronic fifty-fifty raffles, rent limits for electronic pull tab devices, and the imposition of monetary fines for violations by third-party businesses; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the definitions of alcoholic beverage establishment and manufacturer, approval for a gaming site authorization and licensure, the maximum number of gaming sites allowed, the maximum number of pull tab devices allowed at a site, gaming licenses for alcoholic beverage establishments, electronic fifty-fifty raffles, rent limits for electronic pull tab devices, and the imposition of monetary fines for violations by third-party businesses; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2284

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to permitting private tutors on public school premises; to amend and reenact section 15.1-07-26, subsection 8 of section 15.1-15-02, subsections 2 and 6 of section 15.1-19-10, section 15.1-27-03.1, subsection 4 of section 15.1-27-03.2, section 15.1-27-04.1, and subsection 5 of section 15.1-36-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district enrollment, the definition of "probationary teacher", a school district's policy governing possession of a weapon, the definition of "dangerous weapon", modification of weighting factors, transition maximums and an increase in per student payments, and the school construction revolving loan fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to permitting private tutors on public school premises; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑07‑26, subsection 8 of section 15.1‑15‑02, subsections 2 and 6 of section 15.1‑19‑10, section 15.1‑27‑03.1, subsection 4 of section 15.1‑27‑03.2, section 15.1‑27‑04.1, and subsection 5 of section 15.1‑36‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district enrollment, the definition of "probationary teacher", a school district's policy governing possession of a weapon, the definition of "dangerous weapon", modification of weighting factors, transition maximums and an increase in per student payments, and the school construction revolving loan fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1519

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to provide appropriations to the department of career and technical education and agriculture commissioner for uncrewed aircraft system, autonomous vehicle, or other autonomous technology grants; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a report.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1379

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 6-09.4-10.1 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy sinking and interest fund and the legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to the legacy sinking and interest fund and the legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2161

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-11-40 and 57-51.1-07.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state energy research center and the center's funding.

Relating to the state energy research center and the center's funding.

Signed into law Apr 29, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1532

Vetoed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 15.1-39 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of an educational reimbursement program; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the establishment of an educational reimbursement program; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Vetoed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1497

Failed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maximum number of gaming sites allowed and the maximum number of electronic pull tab devices allowed at a site; and to provide for a legislative management study .

Relating to the maximum number of gaming sites allowed and the maximum number of electronic pull tab devices allowed at a site; and to provide for a legislative management study .

Failed Apr 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1267

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-28-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the disposition of proceeds from tax lien foreclosures.

Relating to the disposition of proceeds from tax lien foreclosures.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor