Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 2351 amends sections 15.1-12-02 and 15.1-12-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. These amendments relate to the process of annexing property into an existing school district. The bill modifies the procedures and requirements for how property owners and school districts manage these annexations. It also includes an emergency declaration, indicating an immediate effective date upon passage.
Relating to review by the superintendent of public instruction of school district compliance with education-related state law; and to amend and reenact section 15.1‑02‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district compliance with education-related law and rule.
Maddy summarySB 2302 establishes new rules for oil and gas lease applications on North Dakota state lands and school lands. It requires the industrial commission to set qualification standards for bidders, and if the highest bidder doesn't meet them, the commissioner must consider the second-highest bidder who meets the standards. Applicants rejected for not qualifying face a civil penalty equal to their bid amount. The bill directly affects companies seeking oil and gas leases on state or school lands managed by the board of university and school lands.
Maddy summarySB 2107 amends North Dakota's licensing requirements for early childhood service providers by changing the training standards they must complete. It specifically updates subsection 11 of section 50-11.1-03 in the Century Code to modify the training content needed for licensure. This change directly affects childcare professionals, centers, and early education providers seeking or renewing their state licenses. The bill, now law after being signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, implements these updated training requirements for early childhood service licensure.
Maddy summarySB 2258 requires North Dakota state agencies to always cite the specific law or rule authorizing their enforcement actions (like notices or orders). If an agency exceeds its legal authority or loses a court challenge, it must report the issue to the Governor's office. The Governor's office must investigate reports of violations, maintain records, and issue an annual report to the legislative committee detailing agencies involved. This bill directly affects all state agencies enforcing rules, adding transparency and accountability to their enforcement processes.
Maddy summaryHB 1547 creates a special education funding study committee to examine current funding models in North Dakota during the 2025-26 legislative interim. The committee, composed of legislators, school administrators, special education directors, and business managers, will review funding approaches including student contracts, high-cost student support, residential placements, and Medicaid reimbursement. It must submit findings and legislative recommendations to the 70th legislative assembly by the end of the interim period. This bill directly affects North Dakota's public school systems and special education programs by initiating a formal review of how funding is structured.
Maddy summarySB 2101 amends North Dakota's emergency medical services (EMS) response time requirements under Section 23-27-04 of the Century Code. The bill modifies specific standards that ambulance services and emergency response agencies must meet when responding to medical emergencies. It directly affects EMS providers statewide by updating their operational compliance requirements. The bill became law on March 19, 2025, after final approval by the Governor.
Maddy summarySB 2105 would have created a new legal requirement for administering student surveys in North Dakota public schools from kindergarten through grade 12. The bill aimed to establish specific procedures for these surveys but did not detail the survey content or specific requirements. It was introduced in February 2025, heard by the Education Committee, and ultimately rejected by the legislature on March 21, 2025, with 40 votes in favor and 44 against. The context provided does not include the bill's specific survey rules or affected parties beyond the general school level. As a procedural bill that failed, no policy changes were enacted.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2100) amends a specific section of North Dakota's law (23-27-04.3) regarding training requirements for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The provided context does not include the specific changes made to the training standards, such as updated curriculum, certification processes, or who is directly affected (e.g., EMTs, paramedics, training providers). As it is a procedural amendment to an existing code section, the summary cannot describe concrete policy changes or mechanisms without additional details. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 18, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State on March 20, 2025.
