Sen. Cole Conley

Relating to duties of the human trafficking commission and immunity for reporting human trafficking; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Relating to civil protection orders; to amend and reenact sections 11‑15‑32 and 12‑60‑23, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑17‑13, section 14‑05‑23, subsection 4 of section 14‑07.1‑01, sections 14‑07.1‑02.1 and 14‑07.1‑11, subsection 1 of section 14‑07.1‑14, section 14‑07.1‑19, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 14‑07.6‑01, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 15.1‑09‑33.4, sections 16.1‑02‑07 and 29‑01‑15, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 29‑06‑15, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 47‑16‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restraining orders and protection orders; to repeal sections 12.1‑31‑01.2, 12.1‑31.2‑01, 14‑07.1‑02, 14‑07.1‑03, 14‑07.1‑03.1, 14‑07.1‑04, 14‑07.1‑05, 14‑07.1‑05.1, 14‑07.1‑06, 14‑07.1‑07, and 14‑07.1‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1351 proposes amendments to specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code (12.1-27.1-01 and 12.1-27.1-03.3) that relate to sexually expressive images. The bill aims to modify existing laws concerning these images and includes provisions to establish a penalty. However, the provided information does not detail the specific actions or circumstances that would incur this penalty or the exact nature of the amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates to the protection of services under a service agreement for the duration of a loan term. The bill also includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. *Please note: The provided context does not offer specific details on how the service agreement protection is amended or what the exact mechanisms of this protection are.*

Maddy summarySB 2327 amends North Dakota law concerning the agriculture diversification and development fund and its overseeing committee. The bill outlines and modifies how this fund can be utilized to support agricultural initiatives and projects within the state. It also includes an appropriation, allocating specific funds, and provides for the transfer of money related to this agricultural development effort. This legislation directly impacts the North Dakota agriculture sector and the administration of resources aimed at diversifying and developing the state's agricultural economy.

Maddy summaryHB 1591 appropriates $3 million from North Dakota's general fund to the agriculture commissioner for a one-time grant program supporting county fair infrastructure. It provides grants to county agriculture fair associations for planning, designing, and constructing infrastructure projects (like facilities or utilities) during the 2025-2027 biennium, with a maximum of $100,000 per association. The bill directly affects local fair associations by funding physical improvements to their facilities, not by changing regulations or affecting broader public policy. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it expires after the 2025-2027 period.

Relating to restricted, temporary, and retired barber licenses; to amend and reenact sections 43‑04‑01, 43‑04‑04, 43‑04‑06, 43‑04‑30, 43‑04‑30.1, 43‑04‑32, and 43‑04‑42 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the board of barber examiners, barber licensing, continuing education, and fees; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summaryHB 1258 amends a section of the North Dakota Century Code related to the siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities. This bill modifies the rules and processes for approving where facilities like power plants or major transmission lines can be built. It affects energy companies seeking to develop projects and the state's regulatory body responsible for their approval. A key provision states that these changes will apply retroactively, meaning they could impact projects already in progress or previously considered under older rules.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided title and abstract, HB 1280 relates to the maintenance of drainage projects in North Dakota. The bill specifically proposes to amend and reenact section 61-16.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code. The provided context does not offer further details on the specific changes or mechanisms the bill introduces regarding drainage project maintenance.

Maddy summarySB 2245 is an act that amends existing hunting regulations in North Dakota. It specifically updates the rules concerning how hunters can use blinds, boats, and decoys when taking ducks and geese. This bill directly affects individuals who hunt these waterfowl in the state by clarifying or changing the allowed methods.