Rep. Matt Ruby

Relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 4 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 8 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 26 of section 19‑24.1‑01, subsection 47 of section 19‑24.1‑01, and sections 19‑24.1‑03, 19‑24.1‑11, and 19‑24.1‑37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.

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

Maddy summaryHB 1248 modifies the requirements for conducting a cost-benefit analysis when considering new health insurance mandates in North Dakota. This bill amends existing state code related to how proposals for mandatory health insurance coverage of specific services are evaluated. It directly affects the process by which new healthcare services might be added to the list of those health insurers are required to cover. The changes influence how the financial impact and benefits of such mandates are assessed before implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1440 sets requirements for businesses to operate as cigar lounges in North Dakota. To qualify, a business must generate at least 15% of its annual gross income from cigar sales, have a humidor, be fully enclosed with solid walls/windows/ceiling/door, and install a ventilation system that prevents smoke from spreading to nonsmoking areas. Businesses must apply for a tax commissioner certificate by reporting compliance with these conditions and submit annual reports verifying the 15% cigar sales threshold to maintain the certificate. This bill directly affects businesses seeking to operate as cigar lounges by establishing specific operational, financial, and ventilation standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1487 transfers a specific 1.25-acre parcel of land in Minot (Ward County) from the North Dakota Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), exempting the transfer from standard property rules. It appropriates $4.9 million from the general fund to construct a facility on this land, to be leased to other state agencies for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding is a one-time allocation not subject to typical budget constraints and may carry over into the next biennium. This bill directly affects the OMB (as the recipient of land and funds) and state agencies leasing the new facility.

Relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19‑24.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to audits. It addresses how audits are conducted by the state auditor's office. The legislation also includes provisions concerning the charges or fees associated with these audits. These changes would directly affect the state auditor and any state entities or programs subject to their auditing processes.

Relating to dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, testing for a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed, and producing a concealed carry license upon request; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1169 proposes to create a new section within chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code. This legislation focuses on establishing rules related to compensation for veterans' benefits. The bill also includes a provision for a penalty. However, the provided information does not specify the exact mechanisms for compensation, who is directly affected beyond veterans, or the details of the penalty.