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- SB 2256 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
- SB 2200 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction for North Dakota governor's schools. · Became Law · Apr 26, 2023
- SB 2132 AN ACT to create and enact section 34-07-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to labor exceptions for minors performing sports-attendant services; to amend and reenact section 34-07-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to maximum hours of labor for minors; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 17, 2023
- HB 1513 AN ACT to create and enact subsection 5 of section 16.1‑03‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to district party organization; to amend and reenact section 16.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political party reorganization after redistricting; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Nov 22, 2021
Cosponsored bills (67)
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- SB 2147 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.4, a new subsection to section 15-62.4-03, a new section to chapter 15-62.4, and a new subsection to section 15-62.5-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to student financial assistance grants, dual-credit tuition scholarships, and the scholars program; to amend and reenact sections 15-10-38.1, 15-10-38.2, 15-63-05, and 15.1-21-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the skilled workforce student loan repayment and scholarship programs, Native American scholarships, and the North Dakota scholarship; and to provide an appropriation. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
- SB 2397 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-51.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a limited exemption for development incentive wells; to amend and reenact sections 57-51-02.6, 57-51-05, and 57-51.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the temporary exemption for oil and gas wells employing a system to avoid flaring, an exemption from gross production tax for gas produced from certain enhanced oil recovery projects, and the definition of development incentive well; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
- SB 2265 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs for a veterans' national cemetery grant; to authorize a line of credit; and to provide for a report. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
- SB 2323 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-51-15 and 57-51.1-07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to oil and gas gross production tax allocations and the state share of oil and gas tax allocations; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an exemption; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
- HB 1216 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, 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. · Became Law · May 2, 2025
- SB 2297 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 23-06.5-03 and section 23-12-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of incapacity and informed consent of incapacitated patients and minors. · Became Law · May 2, 2025
- SB 2160 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52.1-01, 54-52.1-02, and 54-52.1-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date. · To Executive · May 1, 2025
- HB 1482 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-07-03, 15.1-07-04, 21-03-04, 21-03-07, 21-03-11, and 21-03-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a school district debt limit election, the requirements of a municipal bond election, and the contents of a ballot. · Became Law · Apr 30, 2025
- HCR 3018 A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying water and wetlands regulations and the taxation of inundated lands in the state. · Introduced · Apr 22, 2025
- HB 1162 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 61-39-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the board of directors of the Lake Agassiz water authority. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2025
- SB 2210 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the management of water based on watershed boundaries. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2025
- HB 1197 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study of correctional facilities. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2025
- SB 2333 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a low-carbon fuels fund; to amend and reenact sections 39-04-39 and 54-44.5-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distribution of certain vehicle registration fees and ethanol production incentives; to repeal chapter 17-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ethanol production incentives; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report. · Became Law · Apr 18, 2025
- HB 1106 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for nonfixed route transit program grants. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2025
- HB 1331 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the North Dakota state college of science; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Mar 31, 2025
- SB 2338 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-01.14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legislative districts; and to provide for application. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 21, 2025
- SB 2153 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 61-02-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to water conveyance projects and works. · Became Law · Mar 20, 2025
- SB 2365 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-12-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to twenty-four seven sobriety program fees. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 12, 2025
- HB 1569 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to human trafficking awareness and prevention curriculum. · Introduced · Feb 21, 2025
- SB 2212 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15-54.1-01, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-03, and 15-54.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the university system capital building fund; to repeal section 15-54.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the university system capital building fund pool; to provide for a transfer; and to provide legislative intent. · Introduced · Feb 14, 2025
- SB 2192 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for accreditation grants for community providers. · Introduced · Feb 14, 2025
- SB 2347 A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 53-06.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to historic horse race wagering, pari-mutuel horse racing, and the establishment of the racing commission fund; to amend and reenact sections 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-06, 53-06.2-07, 53-06.2-08, 53-06.2-10, 53-06.2-10.1, and 53-06.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of historic horse race wagering and the elimination of simulcast dog racing under the certificate system; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2025
- HB 1128 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a higher education infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a transfer; and to provide for a legislative management report. · Introduced · Feb 11, 2025
- HB 1546 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by a contractor, subcontractor, or builder on behalf of the state of North Dakota; to amend and reenact section 57-40.2-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use tax on contractors; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 6, 2025
- HB 1492 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction for a passthrough grant for a science museum construction project. · Introduced · Feb 5, 2025
- HB 1136 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 4.1-09-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the penalty for failure to submit assessments to the oilseed council; and to provide a penalty. · Introduced · Jan 27, 2025
- HCR 3004 A concurrent resolution to extend congratulations to the North Dakota State University football team for earning the program's 10th national college football championship since 2011. · Introduced · Jan 17, 2025
- SB 2334 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-39.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a large facility development fund; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-39.2-04.15 and section 57-39.2-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales tax exemption for a fertilizer plant and allocation of sales tax revenue; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date. · Became Law · May 18, 2023
- HB 1379 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 6-09.4-10.1 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy sinking and interest fund and the legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · May 18, 2023
- SB 2161 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-11-40 and 57-51.1-07.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state energy research center and the center's funding. · Became Law · Apr 29, 2023
- HB 1239 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to smaller subsurface water management systems; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 29, 2023
- SB 2142 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-60 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of an office of legal immigration; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. · Became Law · Apr 26, 2023
- HB 1170 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a property tax exemption for certain natural gas pipeline property; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Apr 25, 2023
- SB 2326 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 61-02-01.3, 61-02-02, and 61-03-21.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of economic analysis for flood control and water conveyance projects and works. · Passed Legislature · Apr 21, 2023
- HB 1157 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs for providing grants for the construction of the Fisher house. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2023
- SB 2364 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and permanent easements. · Became Law · Apr 17, 2023
- HB 1218 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 61-24.6-02, 61-24.6-03, 61-24.6-04, and 61-24.6-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the northwest area water supply authority; and to provide for application. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2023
- HB 1142 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to expanding eligible uses for charitable gaming net proceeds; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2023
- HB 1223 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 15 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for enrolled tribal members; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2023
- SB 2145 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-20.4-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions for postsecondary career school accreditation; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 13, 2023
- SB 2269 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-19-00.1, 15-19-01, 15-19-02, 15-19-06, 15-19-08, and 15-20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of the center for distance education. · Became Law · Apr 7, 2023
- SB 2207 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-07-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to license fees and license renewal fees for nonprofit construction contractors; and to amend and reenact section 43-07-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contractor licensing exceptions. · Became Law · Apr 7, 2023
- HB 1385 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 61-02-24 and 61-02-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tribal contracts with the state water commission. · Became Law · Mar 30, 2023
- HB 1293 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 40-04.1-01, 40-04.1-05, 40-08-06, 40-08-10, 40-09-04, 40-09-09, 40-14-03, 40-15-03, 40-49-05, 40-49-07, and 40-49-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election of city commissioners, city council members, and park district commissioners. · Became Law · Mar 30, 2023
- SB 2336 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligible uses of net proceeds. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
- HB 1495 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 40-05-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requirements for cities granting property tax incentives; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Mar 23, 2023
- HB 1127 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 24-05-04, section 24-08-01, and subsection 2 of section 24-08-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to county highways and bridges; and to repeal section 24-08-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cost limitations for a county bridge. · Became Law · Mar 23, 2023
- HB 1378 AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 3 of section 12.1-23-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to grading of theft offenses; to amend and reenact section 12.1-21-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal mischief; and to provide a penalty. · Became Law · Mar 23, 2023
- HB 1185 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-36-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to loans from the coal development trust fund for school construction projects affected by unanticipated construction inflation; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 9, 2023
- HB 1175 A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study regarding the posting of school trust lands during big game hunting seasons. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 6, 2023
- HB 1147 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county and township bridge fund; to amend and reenact section 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2023
- HB 1217 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for transportation projects to alleviate flooding impacts; to provide for a department of transportation study; and to provide for a report to the legislative management. · Introduced · Feb 10, 2023
- HB 1513 Relating to district party organization; to amend and reenact section 16.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political party reorganization after redistricting; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Nov 22, 2021
- HB 1380 Relating to a legacy sinking and interest fund, a legacy earnings fund, and an income tax relief fund; to amend and reenact section 21‑10‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions; to provide for a transfer; and to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · May 24, 2021
- SB 2202 Relating to a property tax exemption for property leased for the provision of early childhood or adult day care services; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Apr 23, 2021
- HB 1431 Relating to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund and bonded debt repayments; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 6‑09‑49, and sections 6‑09.4‑06 and 6‑09.4‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to interest rates for infrastructure revolving loans, borrowing and lending authority of the public finance authority, and reserve funds associated with bonds; to repeal chapter 6‑09.5 and section 61‑02‑78 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a community water development fund and an infrastructure revolving loan fund within the resources trust fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a contingent transfer; to provide a bond issue limit; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide a loan repayment. · Became Law · Apr 22, 2021
- HB 1353 Relating to the establishment of the department of water resources and powers and duties of the director of the department of water resources; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4.1‑01‑18, sectionssection 4.1‑35‑01 and 4.1‑35‑04, subsection 3 of section 4.1‑35‑05, section 11‑33.2‑12.1, subsection 1 of section 23.1‑01‑02, sections 23.1‑08‑13, 23.1‑11‑06, 23.1‑11‑10, 23.1‑11‑11, 24‑03‑06, 24‑03‑08, and 24‑06‑26.1, subsection 2 of section 37‑17.1‑11, subsection 12 of section 38‑14.1‑03, subdivision n of subsection 1 of section 38‑14.1‑14, subsection 2 of section 38‑14.1‑21, subsection 7 of section 38‑14.1‑24, subsection 1 of section 38‑14.1‑25, subsection 1 of section 38‑23‑08, and subsection 11 of section 40‑50.1‑01, section 43‑35‑03, subsection 1 of section 54‑57‑03, sections 57‑02‑08.6 and 57‑28‑09, subsection 4 of section 61‑01‑01, sections 61‑01‑03, 61‑01‑05, 61‑01‑06, 61‑01‑25, 61‑02‑05, 61‑02‑14.2, 61‑02‑23.3, 61‑02‑26, 61‑02‑27, 61‑02‑30, 61‑02‑32, 61‑02‑33, 61‑02‑41, 61‑02‑68.10, 61‑02.1‑01, 61‑03‑03, 61‑03‑04, 61‑03‑06, 61‑03‑08, 61‑03‑10, 61‑03‑12, 61‑03‑13, 61‑03‑14, 61‑03‑15, 61‑03‑16, 61‑03‑17, 61‑03‑18, 61‑03‑19, 61‑03‑20, 61‑03‑21, 61‑03‑21.1, 61‑03‑21.2, 61‑03‑21.3, 61‑03‑21.4, 61‑03‑22, 61‑03‑23, 61‑03‑24, 61‑03‑25, and 61‑04‑01, subsection 1 of section 61‑04‑01.1 and subsection 15 of section 61‑04‑01.1, sections 61‑04‑02, 61‑04‑02.1, 61‑04‑02.2, 61‑04‑03, 61‑04‑03.1, 61‑04‑04, 61‑04‑04.1, 61‑04‑04.2, 61‑04‑04.3, 61‑04‑05, 61‑04‑05.1, 61‑04‑06, 61‑04‑06.1, 61‑04‑06.2, 61‑04‑06.3, 61‑04‑07.2, 61‑04‑07.3, 61‑04‑09, 61‑04‑11, 61‑04‑12, 61‑04‑14, 61‑04‑15, 61‑04‑15.2, 61‑04‑15.3, 61‑04‑15.4, and 61‑04‑23, subsection 1 of section 61‑04‑24, sections 61‑04‑25, 61‑04‑26, 61‑04‑27, 61‑04‑28, 61‑04‑29, 61‑04‑30, 61‑04‑31, and 61‑04.1‑04, subsection 3 of section 61‑05‑01, sections 61‑05‑07, 61‑05‑08, 61‑05‑09, 61‑05‑10, 61‑05‑11, 61‑05‑12, 61‑05‑13, 61‑05‑14, 61‑05‑15, 61‑05‑16, 61‑05‑17, 61‑05‑18, 61‑05‑19, 61‑05‑20, 61‑06‑01, 61‑06‑03, 61‑06‑04, 61‑06‑05, 61‑06‑19, 61‑07‑08, 61‑07‑19, 61‑07‑27, 61‑09‑02, 61‑10‑27, 61‑10‑30, 61‑10‑35, 61‑10‑37, 61‑11‑04, 61‑11‑08, 61‑11‑09, 61‑11‑15, 61‑12‑46, 61‑14‑01, 61‑14‑03, 61‑14‑06, 61‑14‑07, 61‑14‑13, 61‑15‑03, 61‑15‑09, and 61‑16‑06.1, subsection 1 of section 61‑16.1‑09.1, sections 61‑16.1‑23, 61‑16.1‑37, 61‑16.1‑38, 61‑16.1‑39, 61‑16.1‑53.1, 61‑16.2‑01, 61‑16.2‑02, 61‑16.2‑03, 61‑16.2‑04, and 61‑16.2‑05, subsection 1 of section 61‑16.2‑09, sections 61‑16.2‑11, 61‑16.2‑13, 61‑16.2‑14, 61‑20‑02, 61‑20‑03, 61‑20‑06, 61‑20‑07, 61‑21‑02.1, 61‑21‑22, 61‑21‑34, 61‑24‑07, 61‑24.3‑01, 61‑24.5‑01, 61‑24.5‑18, 61‑24.6‑01, 61‑24.6‑02, 61‑24.6‑03, 61‑24.6‑05, 61‑24.8‑01, 61‑24.8‑18, and 61‑29‑04, subsection 6 of section 61‑31‑02, and sections 61‑32‑03, 61‑32‑03.1, 61‑32‑08, 61‑33‑01, 61‑33‑01.1, 61‑33‑02, 61‑33‑03, 61‑33‑05, 61‑33‑05.1, 61‑33‑07, 61‑33‑08, 61‑33‑09, 61‑33‑10, 61‑33.1‑07, 61‑34‑01, 61‑34‑04, 61‑35‑01, 61‑35‑02, 61‑35‑02.1, 61‑35‑04, 61‑35‑05, 61‑35‑07, 61‑35‑08, 61‑35‑16, 61‑35‑18, 61‑35‑20, 61‑35‑21, 61‑35‑22, 61‑35‑23, 61‑35‑25, 61‑35‑63, 61‑38‑01, 61‑38‑02, 61‑38‑03, 61‑38‑04, 61‑38‑05, 61‑38‑06, 61‑38‑07, 61‑38‑08, 61‑38‑09, 61‑38‑10, 61‑38‑11, 61‑39-01, and 61‑40‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of water resources and the state engineer and updates to statutory language; and to repeal sections 61‑03‑01, 61‑03‑02, and 61‑03‑05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state engineer and the water use fund; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2021
- HB 1187 Relating to creation of a Bank of North Dakota rebuilders loan program and a rebuilders permanent loan fund; to repeal sections 6‑09‑46 and 6‑09‑46.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a rebuilders loan program, a rebuilders home loan program, and a rebuilders home loan fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide for a transfer. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2021
- HB 1447 Relating to higher education student identification cardsvoting documents; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to acceptable forms of identification for purposes of voting. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2021
- HCR 3034 A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to fully fund the biota water treatment plant for the northwest area water supply. · Introduced · Apr 14, 2021
- SB 2174 Relating to criminal history record checks by the commission on legal counsel for indigents. · Became Law · Mar 31, 2021
- HCR 3019 A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the fiscal and safety impacts of United States Fish and Wildlife Service easements in North Dakota on the Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, and counties. · Introduced · Mar 29, 2021
- SB 2277 Relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for motor vehicles transferred under a divorce decree; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Mar 25, 2021
- SB 2250 Relating to combative sports. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2021
- HB 1398 Relating to prohibitions on political subdivisions regulating paid family leave. · Became Law · Mar 18, 2021
- HB 1324 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain; and to provide a penalty. · Introduced · Feb 23, 2021
- SB 2203 Relating to surcharges paid by employers for employees who receive unemployment insurance benefits; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 12, 2021
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