Sen. Josh Boschee

Maddy summaryHB 1143 allocates $10 million from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to create a grant program for constructing statewide charitable food distribution facilities. The program, active during 2025-2027, provides grants to nonprofits or community groups to cover construction costs (like site acquisition, building, and equipment) for food distribution centers. Recipients must contribute a 1:1 match from nonstate funds and submit annual reports on fund usage and effectiveness. This one-time funding is restricted to facility construction, not operational costs, and directly benefits organizations building infrastructure to support food distribution networks.

Maddy summaryHB 1363 requires all public and nonpublic schools in North Dakota, as well as schools hosting athletic events, to create and implement cardiac emergency response plans. The bill mandates these plans include specific protocols for responding to cardiac emergencies, such as using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and coordinating with emergency medical services. This policy change directly affects school administrators, athletic staff, and students by establishing standardized safety procedures for cardiac incidents during school activities. The law creates a new section in North Dakota's Century Code to enforce these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1448 creates a new section in North Dakota state law to establish an Advanced Technology Review Committee, an Advanced Technology Grant Program, and a dedicated grant fund. The bill sets up a formal system for awarding grants to support advanced technology initiatives, with the committee managing applications and the fund providing financial resources. This directly affects organizations, businesses, or institutions seeking funding for technology projects within the state. The key mechanism is the creation of a structured, state-funded program to advance technology development through grants.

Relating to out‑of‑pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑36.6‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self‑insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to pharmacy benefits managers and a pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1‑01‑07, sections 26.1‑27.1-01, 26.1‑27.1‑02, 26.1‑27.1‑04, 26.1‑27.1‑06 and 26.1‑27.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; to repeal section 26.1‑27‑01.1 and chapter 26.1‑36.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 1386 amends existing North Dakota law to prohibit the possession of certain computer-generated images. The bill modifies sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. It establishes a penalty for individuals found to be in possession of these prohibited images.

Maddy summaryHB 1603 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the state historical society for compliance with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The funds establish a committee with tribal historic preservation officers, state agencies, and the attorney general's office to prioritize returning human remains, sacred objects, and culturally significant items to North Dakota tribes. Tribes must contribute up to $100,000 in matching funds for committee efforts, and all funds must be tracked separately. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for new scientific studies of ancestral remains. This law directly affects North Dakota tribes and the state historical society by enabling repatriation efforts under federal law.

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 national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summarySB 2204 creates a new section within North Dakota's property code. This bill mandates that sellers of real estate must disclose any known radon hazards to potential buyers. The purpose is to ensure that individuals purchasing property are informed about these specific environmental risks before completing a transaction.