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Bill · HB 1628Became law1mo agoAN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24, subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05, and chapter 51-38 of… · Sponsor: Pat Heinert (R)
Kratom businesses would need state licenses, product testing, and age checks, while certain derivatives would carry controlled-substance penalties.
Consumer Protection · Healthcare
Bill · SB 2407Became law1mo agoAN ACT to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for the North Dakota military museum project; to amend and reenact section 55-01-02.1 of… · Sponsor: David Hogue (R) · 3 cosponsors
The State Historical Society may use a temporary $20 million state-backed credit line for the military museum, subject to spending and repayment rules.
Emergency Management · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 2405In progress2mo agoA BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of the North Dakota Century… · Sponsor: Dean Rummel (R) · 3 cosponsors
The failed proposal would have required county treasurers to apply early-payment discounts before primary residence credits for real estate and mobile-home taxes.
AI & Privacy · Emergency Management
Bill · SB 2408In progress2mo agoA BILL for an Act to create and enact subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of… · Sponsor: Michelle Axtman (R)
The failed bill would classify kratom compounds as schedule I drugs and punish intentional use or possession with escalating penalties if filed with the secretary of state.
Criminal Justice · Mental Health
Bill · SB 2406In progress2mo agoA BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure… · Sponsor: Tim Mathern (D) · 4 cosponsors
The failed proposal would limit state and local agencies' secrecy agreements with developers of data centers and industrial projects, subject to existing public-record exceptions.
Consumer Protection · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 2401Became law9mo agoAN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks… · Sponsor: Legislative Management
Physicians would complete at least one hour of nutrition and metabolic health education during each license renewal cycle, subject to the act's filing-based effective date.
Education · Emergency Management
Bill · SB 2402Became law9mo agoAN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 43-15 and a new subsection to section 43-48-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the… · Sponsor: Legislative Management
Licensed North Dakota pharmacists may prescribe selected treatments and devices and replace some prescriptions with equivalent drugs after following required safeguards.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1626Became law9mo agoAN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of the North Dakota… · Sponsor: Craig Headland (R) · 7 cosponsors
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, eligible taxpayers would apply early-payment discounts before primary residence credits on property and mobile-home taxes.
Emergency Management · Housing
Bill · SB 2403Became law9mo agoAN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan program under the… · Sponsor: Don Schaible (R) · 2 cosponsors
Local nonprofit hospitals in North Dakota cities under 2,500 people could apply for operating loans of up to $5 million if they meet the Bank's financial requirements.
Bill · SB 2404Became law9mo agoAN ACT to provide appropriations to the information technology department and public service commission; to provide contingent loan authorization; and to… · Sponsor: David Hogue (R)
The measure provides one-time funding for accessible state websites and federal lawsuit intervention, with possible loan support if lawsuit funds run short.
Disability Rights · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1622Became law9mo agoAN ACT to create and enact chapter 43-17.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; to amend and reenact… · Sponsor: Legislative Management
Eligible physician assistants could serve patients in other participating states through a shared license privilege after seven states enact the compact.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1625Became law9mo agoAN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-10-64 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the sale of the Ray Richards golf course; to provide an… · Sponsor: Mark Sanford (R)
If effective as stated, the measure would direct much of a Ray Richards golf course sale to a University of North Dakota golf endowment and fund course improvements.
Bill · HB 1621Became law9mo agoAN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-01 and section 15.1-21-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the presidential… · Sponsor: Legislative Management
Beginning August 1, 2027, North Dakota schools would include the presidential physical fitness test in physical education, with exceptions set by the state superintendent.
Bill · HB 1623Became law9mo agoAN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for federal rural health transformation program grant funds; to provide an… · Sponsor: Legislative Management
North Dakota directs federal rural health funds and sets up Bank of North Dakota loans for approved projects through June 30, 2027.
Bill · HB 1624In progress9mo agoA BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to offering school breakfast and lunch at… · Sponsor: Mike Nathe (R) · 11 cosponsors
If enacted, North Dakota public schools would provide free daily breakfasts and lunches to students who ask, with state funds helping cover meal costs.
Bill · HCR 3038In progress9mo agoA concurrent resolution to recognize and congratulate the Young Men's Christian Association on its 175th anniversary. · Sponsor: Glenn Bosch (R) · 6 cosponsors
North Dakota lawmakers would honor the YMCA's 175 years of service and have the Secretary of State send copies to each YMCA in the state.
Emergency Management · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1627In progress9mo agoA BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to provide school meals at no cost to eligible students; and to provide… · Sponsor: Ty Dressler (R)
The failed bill would set aside up to $7 million for school districts to provide free meals to eligible students during the 2026-27 school year.
Bill · SB 2020Became law1y agoAN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great…
North Dakota's university extension and research programs would receive about $285.7 million from state and other funds for the 2025–27 budget period.
Bill · HB 1229Became law1y agoAN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and section 39-10-71.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to… · Sponsor: Austen Schauer (R) · 10 cosponsors
When a driver flees after an officer signals them to stop, the vehicle’s owner may be cited, with fees of $100 for a first violation and $500 for later ones.
Civil Rights & Voting · Public Safety
Bill · SB 2147Became law1y agoAN 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… · Sponsor: Jonathan Sickler (R) · 4 cosponsors
Students who already qualify for state financial assistance grants and have family income up to $80,000 may be considered for extra help with tuition.