Zac Ista

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HCR 3038 A concurrent resolution to recognize and congratulate the Young Men's Christian Association on its 175th anniversary. · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
HB 1448 AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the advanced technology review committee, advanced technology grant program, and advanced technology grant fund. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2025
SB 2271 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-24.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adult residential facility payment rates; to amend and reenact section 50-24.5-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation. · Became Law · May 2, 2025
HB 1332 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-01.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 30, 2025
HB 1581 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for tribal tourism grants; and to provide for a legislative management report. · Became Law · Apr 24, 2025
HB 1537 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to service agreement protection of service during the term of the loan; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 24, 2025
HB 1254 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 54-24-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the state librarian. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2025
HB 1603 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for Native American grave protection and repatriation compliance efforts. · Became Law · Apr 21, 2025
HB 1515 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 51-07-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle warranty work compensation. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2025
HB 1455 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the review of introduced legislation by the Indian affairs commission and tribal consultation. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 7, 2025
SB 2341 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the adoption of the interstate compact for school psychologists. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 4, 2025
HB 1326 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-05-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-defense and the unlawful possession of a firearm; and to provide a penalty. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 2, 2025
HB 1558 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 4 of section 12.1-32-07, a new subsection to section 12.1-32-08, and a new section to chapter 39-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restitution for the child of a victim of criminal vehicular homicide and conditions of probation; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-32-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 1, 2025
HB 1395 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to landlords and criminal background checks. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 28, 2025
HCR 3029 A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying inpatient services, community-based services, and existing waivers for treatment and support of individuals with neurological conditions and behavioral symptoms that put the individual at risk for incarceration, inappropriate placement, or homelessness. · Introduced · Mar 26, 2025
HB 1420 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 54-24.4-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state aid to public libraries. · Became Law · Mar 25, 2025
HB 1217 AN ACT to repeal section 12.1-20-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to willfully transferring body fluid containing the human immunodeficiency virus. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2025
SCR 4020 A concurrent resolution recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025. · Introduced · Mar 24, 2025
SB 2173 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 10 of section 50-25.1-02 and section 50-25.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a children's advocacy center and the confidentiality of communications and records in the possession of a children's advocacy center. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2025
SB 2211 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-02.2-01, 27-02.2-02, 27-02.2-03, 27-02.2-04, 27-02.2-05, 27-02.2-06, 27-02.2-09, 27-02.2-10, and 27-02.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the attorney recruitment and retention program. · Became Law · Mar 20, 2025
HB 1563 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to tribal land taxation. · Became Law · Mar 20, 2025
HCR 3006 A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to improve mail processing across the state to address delivery issues. · Introduced · Mar 20, 2025
HB 1257 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 54-03.1-02 and 54-03.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the organizational session of the legislative assembly. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 18, 2025
HB 1360 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-66-01, subsection 2 of section 54-66-04, and sections 54-66-05, 54-66-08, 54-66-10, and 54-66-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the enforcement process for the North Dakota ethics commission; and to repeal sections 54-66-06, 54-66-07, and 54-66-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to complaints filed with the North Dakota ethics commission. · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
HB 1475 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to providing breakfast and lunch to all students of participating entities, including school districts, nonpublic schools, and tribal schools, at no cost to the student. · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
HCR 3023 A concurrent resolution affirming the 69th Legislative Assembly's commitment to ensuring state-funded essential services remain fully funded and operational regardless of changes in federal funding allocations. · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 1595 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pregnancy resource centers that receive state funding. · Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
HB 1356 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to access to requests to the legislative council made by members of the legislative assembly. · Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
HCR 3027 A concurrent resolution declaring February 13, 2025, as "Giving Hearts Day." · Introduced · Feb 13, 2025
HB 1565 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to establishing a grant program for the education of nonbeneficiary students attending tribally controlled schools; and to amend and reenact section 54-40.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for public agencies and tribes to enter an agreement. · Introduced · Feb 10, 2025
HB 1102 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for bureau of criminal investigation cybercrime resources. · Introduced · Feb 7, 2025
HB 1272 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to move-in and post move-out inspections of leased property; and to amend and reenact section 47-16-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tenant security deposits. · Introduced · Feb 7, 2025
HB 1521 A BILL for 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 declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 5, 2025
HB 1523 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the parks and recreation department for a ski resort infrastructure grant; and to declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 5, 2025
SB 2181 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 65-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to posttraumatic stress disorder duration limits; to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 65-01-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to workers' compensation coverage for posttraumatic stress disorder; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date. · Introduced · Jan 30, 2025
HB 1171 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the law enforcement family scholarship program; and to provide an appropriation. · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
HB 1196 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks. · Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
HB 1159 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring vendors to provide physical copies of tickets upon request. · Introduced · Jan 22, 2025
HCR 3033 A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 26 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to spending and transfers from the legacy fund. · Introduced · Apr 28, 2023
HB 1288 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 48-01.2-20 and a new section to chapter 54-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to notice requirements for construction manager at-risk contracts and state entities contracting for property management services; to amend and reenact section 54-21-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the lease of additional space by state agencies; and to provide for a legislative management study. · Became Law · Apr 26, 2023
HB 1528 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-10-44, 54-46-02, 54-46-04, 54-46-05, and 54-46-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the retention of electronic mail for institutions under the control of the state board of higher education, final disposition of records, mandatory records retention policies for state agencies, and the administration of employee accounts upon employee departure from an agency; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 26, 2023
HB 1418 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-06.4-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the membership of the brain injury advisory council. · Became Law · Apr 26, 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 1383 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-38 and a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the provision of an income tax credit for qualified compensation paid to an apprentice; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Apr 26, 2023
SB 2283 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 50-24.5-02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to basic care payment rates; to provide for a study; to provide an appropriation; and to declare an emergency. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 21, 2023
HCR 3034 A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying sustainable energy policies to maximize the economic viability of existing energy sources, assess future demands on electricity in the state, and determine the feasibility of advanced nuclear energy development and transmission in the state. · Introduced · Apr 19, 2023
HB 1289 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 29-26-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to waiver of fines, fees, and costs upon successful completion of an approved adult drug court program; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 14, 2023
HB 1316 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-10.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to multipassenger bicycles; to amend and reenact sections 39-01-01, 39-08-01, 39-08-18, and 39-10.1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions relating to multipassenger bicycles, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, open container prohibition, and exempting multipassenger bicycles from the point system; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Apr 13, 2023
HB 1221 AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 43 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to professional transparency for health care practitioners. · Became Law · Apr 13, 2023
SB 2135 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to assignment of dental insurance benefits; and to provide for application. · Became Law · Apr 13, 2023
HB 1511 AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 3 of section 54-35-26, a new section to chapter 57-39.2, a new subdivision to subsection 3 of section 57-40.2-03.3, and a new section to chapter 57-61 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to evaluation of economic development tax incentives, a sales and use tax exemption for materials used to construct or expand a coal processing facility that utilizes coal as a feedstock, and severance and sales and use tax exemptions for coal used in a coal processing facility that utilizes coal as a feedstock; and to provide an effective date. · Became Law · Apr 13, 2023
HB 1424 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-03.2, subsection 1 of section 16.1-11-06, section 16.1-11-09, subsection 1 of section 16.1-11-11, and subsection 1 of section 16.1-11-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a candidate's contact information and the form of a nominating petition and a certificate of endorsement. · Became Law · Apr 7, 2023
HB 1189 AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 26.1-19-03 and 26.1-43-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legal expense insurance plans. · Became Law · Apr 4, 2023
HB 1121 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to assault on a health care facility employee; and to provide a penalty. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 28, 2023
HB 1491 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction to provide grants to schools for meals for students. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 28, 2023
SB 2191 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 39-01-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adding physical therapists as health care professionals who can sign statements for applications for mobility-impaired parking certificates; and to provide a penalty. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
HB 1533 AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to protecting survivors of domestic abuse from abusive litigation. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
SB 2267 AN ACT to amend and reenact section 27-02.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the number of attorneys that may participate in the rural attorney recruit program. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
HCR 3015 A concurrent resolution urging the federal government to recognize natural gas and nuclear energy as environmentally sustainable economic activities. · Introduced · Mar 24, 2023
HB 1233 AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to youth white-tailed antlerless deer permits. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
HB 1280 AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 39-06.1-11 and sections 39-06-36.1 and 54-12-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to temporary restricted licenses, restoration of revoked or suspended licenses upon successful completion of drug court, and partial suspension of twenty-four seven sobriety program for drug court program participants; to amend and reenact subsections 3 and 7 of section 39-06.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to temporary restricted licenses; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2023
HB 1132 AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 and a new section to chapter 15.1-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual instruction of military-connected students; and to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compulsory school attendance. · Became Law · Mar 23, 2023
HB 1143 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-23-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 21, 2023
SCR 4018 A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the feasibility and desirability of implementing a paid family leave program in the state, including consideration of possible eligibility requirements, applicable uses, employer participation, and cost and benefit structures for a paid family leave program. · Introduced · Mar 20, 2023
HB 1388 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to care for retired police dogs; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 8, 2023
HB 1282 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 26 of section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2023
HB 1509 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pregnancy counseling services. · Introduced · Feb 16, 2023
HB 1184 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for a peace officer and correctional officers appreciation grant program. · Introduced · Feb 14, 2023
HB 1204 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring a candidate for the legislative district office of state representative to designate for which position the candidate is running; and to amend and reenact section 16.1-11-10 and subsection 2 of section 16.1-11-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to placing an applicant's name on the ballot and the order of offices on the ballot. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2023
HB 1396 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 50-24.1-02 and 50-24.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to presumptive eligibility for medical assistance applicants. · Introduced · Feb 10, 2023
HB 1349 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the weighted average daily membership. · Introduced · Feb 9, 2023
HB 1261 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the implementation of Medicaid plan amendments or Medicaid waivers related to institutions for mental diseases; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 9, 2023
HB 1518 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rights of a sexual assault survivor. · Introduced · Feb 7, 2023
HB 1472 A BILL for an Act to repeal section 34-06-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibition on political subdivision living wage mandates. · Introduced · Feb 7, 2023
HB 1460 A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 34-06.2, a new section to chapter 57-38, and a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a paid family medical leave program and an income tax credit for contributions paid into the paid family medical leave fund on behalf of eligible employees; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 2, 2023
SB 2220 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 21-10-13 and subsections 3 and 4 of section 54-17-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an allocation from the legacy earnings fund and eligible projects under the housing incentive fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 1, 2023
HB 1122 A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 12.1-16-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mass murder; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12-48.1-02, section 12.1-32-09.1, subsection 3 of section 12.1-38-01, subsection 5 of section 15.1-13-26, subsection 3 of section 27-20.3-01, subsection 3 of section 27-20.3-21, and sections 29-04-01 and 29-04-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to conditions of eligibility for release programs, sentencing of violent offenders, assumption of risk in crimes, revocation of teacher's license due to a crime against a child, child welfare definitions, petition for termination of parental rights, and the statute of limitations for felonies except murder or mass murder; and to provide a penalty. · Introduced · Jan 19, 2023
SB 2168 Relating to jurisdiction and authority of law enforcement officers employed by institutions of higher education. · Became Law · Apr 23, 2021
HB 1199 Relating to the disposition of proceeds from tax lien foreclosures. · Became Law · Apr 23, 2021
SB 2273 Relating to the inhalation of vapors; and to provide a penalty. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2021
HB 1470 Relating to the behavioral health needs of inmates. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2021
HB 1435 Relating to peace officers, patrolmen, correctional officers, and firefighters who die in the line of duty; and to provide for retroactive application.for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54‑52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pubic employees retirement system health insurance benefits coverage for emergency responders who die in the line of duty; and to provide for retroactive application. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2021
SB 2132 Relating to suspending athe child support obligation of an incarcerated parent. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2021
SB 2233 Relating to attorney recruitment in rural counties and municipalities; and to provide for a report to the legislative management. · Became Law · Apr 20, 2021
HB 1494 Relating to a law enforcement grant program; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.for an Act to provide for a legislative management study of law enforcement and correctional officer recruitment, retention, turnover, and training. · Became Law · Apr 6, 2021
SB 2246 Relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. · Became Law · Apr 5, 2021
HB 1223 Relating to the penalty for an individual under twenty‑one years of age who consumes, purchases, or possesses an alcoholic beverage; and to provide a penalty. · Became Law · Apr 5, 2021
HB 1176 Relating to cancellation of a minor's driver's license. · Became Law · Mar 30, 2021
HB 1196 Relating to sealing criminal records. · Became Law · Mar 30, 2021
HB 1278 Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for military spouses; and to amend and reenact subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 52‑04‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to benefits paid chargeable to accounts of base‑period employers. · Became Law · Mar 24, 2021
HB 1126 Relating to tribal police officers; and to declare an emergency. · Became Law · Mar 18, 2021
HB 1275 Relating to an infrastructure bonding repayment fund, a research and innovation fund, a workforce development and lifelong education fund, a student meal and support services fund, a legacy earnings fund, a human services and public health stabilization fund, and a regional economic development infrastructure fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 21‑10‑06, section 21‑10‑12, and sections 54‑54‑08.1 and 54‑54‑08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, legacy fund definitions, and an arts and culture endowment fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a transfer; and to declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 24, 2021
HB 1228 Relating to presumptive probation. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2021
HB 1434 Relating to compensation history of prospective employees; to amend and reenact section 34‑02‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to employment references; and to provide a penalty. · Introduced · Feb 16, 2021
HB 1384 Relating to limitations on actions alleging childhood sexual abuse. · Introduced · Feb 12, 2021
HB 1491 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the industrial commission for contracting with the energy and environmental research center to develop a roadmap for the implementation of hydrogen energy. · Introduced · Feb 10, 2021
HB 1421 Relating to an income tax credit equal to a portion of a taxpayer's federal earned income credit; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 8, 2021
HB 1433 Relating to workers' compensation benefits for essential workers; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an expiration date. · Introduced · Feb 3, 2021
HB 1271 Relating to employer immunity; to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 65‑01‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a compensable injury; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency. · Introduced · Feb 3, 2021
HB 1365 Relating to an income tax credit for higher education student loan interest payments; and to provide an effective date. · Introduced · Feb 2, 2021
HB 1414 Relating to a deduction for retailer remittance of sales tax; and to provide an expiration date. · Introduced · Feb 2, 2021
HB 1104 Relating to sentencing violent offenders; to provide for application; and to provide for retroactive application. · Introduced · Jan 25, 2021
HB 1262 Relating to whistleblowers and public health and safety; and to provide a penalty. · Introduced · Jan 22, 2021

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