Sen. Bob Paulson

Maddy summarySB 2330 requires public and tribal schools in North Dakota to implement human trafficking prevention and awareness education for students. The bill creates a new legal section in the state code mandating this education as part of school curriculum. It directly affects all students attending public schools and tribal schools across the state. The law focuses on providing age-appropriate education to help students recognize and avoid trafficking situations.

Maddy summaryHB 1454 creates a new procedure allowing individuals to opt out of required vaccines under North Dakota law. It directly affects people subject to vaccine mandates, such as those for school enrollment or certain employment. The bill establishes a formal process for requesting exemptions from these requirements within the state's legal framework. This is a procedural change to the Century Code, not a policy shift on vaccine necessity. The summary is limited to the bill's stated mechanism as described in its title and abstract.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, SB 2387 is an act that creates a new section within chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code. It relates specifically to the rights of sexual violence survivors. However, the provided context does not detail the specific rights or mechanisms the bill establishes for these survivors.

Relating to the amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

Maddy summarySB 2180 creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code related to public meetings. This bill aims to establish an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments during meetings held by public entities. The specific details about how this public comment opportunity will be structured are not provided in the bill's title or abstract.

Relating to annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1307 amends North Dakota's election laws, primarily affecting home rule counties and cities, as well as park districts. It modifies the election procedures and regulations that apply to local governments operating under home rule charters. Additionally, the bill revises the number of signatures required on nominating petitions for individuals seeking election to park district boards.

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.

Relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1‑07‑30 and 40‑21‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 1613, addresses the use of robots by law enforcement agencies in North Dakota. It proposes to amend existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code that govern this topic. However, the provided information does not detail the specific changes or new provisions regarding how law enforcement may utilize robots.