Rep. Matt Heilman

Relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Maddy summaryHB 1247 proposes to create a new section within the North Dakota Century Code's chapter on school districts. This bill aims to establish specific protections for students who are victims of a sexual offense. It directly affects student victims and requires school districts to implement the new provisions designed to safeguard these students.

Maddy summaryHB 1542 designates student applications for admission to institutions of higher education as exempt records. This means that personal information submitted by students as part of their application process will not be subject to public disclosure laws. The bill aims to protect the privacy of applicants to North Dakota colleges and universities. It also includes an emergency declaration, indicating an immediate need for the change.

Relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect; and to repeal section 15.1‑19‑29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Maddy summaryHB 1223 is an act that proposes changes to section 15.1-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects kindergarten through grade twelve students within the state. Its provisions relate specifically to the rules and procedures governing the suspension and expulsion of these students. The provided information indicates it will amend the existing code section, but does not detail the specific changes it introduces to the suspension and expulsion processes.

Relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked‑choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11‑09.1‑05 and subsection 9 of section 40‑05.1‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution encourages North Dakota's State Treasurer and State Investment Board to consider allocating portions of three specific state funds - the general fund, budget stabilization fund, and legacy fund - toward investments in digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) and precious metals. It cites inflation concerns and the need for investment diversification to protect the state's financial resources. The resolution is non-binding and serves only as a recommendation to the Treasurer and Board, not a mandate requiring specific investment actions. It does not alter existing investment rules or create new state obligations.

Relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40‑01‑20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1291, despite its title suggesting a "legislative management study," actually creates new enforcement provisions targeting employment of unauthorized workers in North Dakota. The bill prohibits private employers from hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers (defined per federal law) and requires labor commissioner investigations for violations, with cases referred to the attorney general for prosecution. Penalties include escalating civil fines ($5,000 to $30,000) and business license suspensions or revocations for repeated offenses. The bill failed to pass the legislature on April 4, 2025, with 44 votes against and 1 in favor.

Relating to the regulation of the operation of off‑highway vehicles and political subdivision rules regulating off‑highway vehicles; and to provide a penalty.