Rep. Bob Martinson

Co-sponsor HB 1397

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-02 and a new section to chapter 54-54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the designation of the state waltz and state troubadour; and to provide for application.

Maddy summaryHB 1397 designates "Dancing Dakota" (written by Chuck Suchy) as North Dakota's official state waltz and creates a process for appointing a state troubadour. The bill requires the North Dakota Council on the Arts chairman to appoint an individual to serve a five-year term as state troubadour, with vacancies filled by the chairman for the remaining term. This bill directly affects North Dakota's cultural identity by formally recognizing a specific musical piece and establishing a role for a state troubadour. It has no regulatory or financial impact, as it solely concerns ceremonial designations.

Signed into law Mar 19, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1523

Passed · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the parks and recreation department for a ski resort infrastructure grant; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1523 appropriates $500,000 from the state's strategic investment fund to provide grants for ski resort infrastructure repairs in North Dakota. The bill directly affects ski resorts needing to fix damage from snow/rain, deferred maintenance, or replace equipment, but requires them to secure dollar-for-dollar matching funds from nonstate sources. Grants can cover building repairs, infrastructure improvements, and equipment purchases during the 2025-2027 biennium. This is a one-time funding measure with no additional requirements beyond the matching funds condition.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 from state fund for ski resort infrastructure grants, directly allocating budget resources to support a specific sector through fiscal management.95% confidence

Passed Feb 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1309

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-06.4, subdivisions e and g of subsection 3 of section 54-52-17, and subsection 4 of section 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to retirement benefits for peace officers employed by the bureau of criminal investigation.

Relating to retirement benefits for peace officers employed by the bureau of criminal investigation.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1182

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reimbursement for funeral services; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to reimbursement for funeral services; and to provide an appropriation.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1117

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 18 as the veterans memorial bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 18 as the veterans memorial bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Signed into law Mar 23, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 3007

In committee · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the United States combat operations and the release of American prisoners of war in Vietnam.

In committee Mar 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1512

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board; to provide for the selection of a chairman; and to provide for an effective date.

Signed into law Nov 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1512

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board; to provide for the selection of a chairman; and to provide for an effective date.

Signed into law Nov 22, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2269

Signed into law · North Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to school district payments to postsecondary transitional programs for students on individualized education programs; and to amend and reenact section 15.1‑27‑03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the addition of students on individualized education programs enrolled in postsecondary transitional programs to the weighted average daily membership calculation.

Signed into law Apr 21, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1137

Signed into law · North Dakota House · Co-sponsor

Relating to an individual income tax credit for charitable contributions; and to provide an effective date.

Signed into law Apr 14, 2021 1 co-sponsor