2023 Regular Session, 2023–2024

House Bill 1120

Relating to the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

Became law, signed April 24, 2023, 111 days after it was filed.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 11-11-05, 15.1-09-30, 40-06-02, 49-01-07, 54-16-01, and 54-17-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

Its course

January 3 to April 25, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action24 actions on 17 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 3 to Jan 3128 days

Government and Veterans AffairsJan 3 to Jan 2724 days

In the SenateJan 31 to Apr 362 days

State and Local GovernmentFeb 13 to Mar 3146 days

Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 3 to Apr 1310 days

Waiting to be sentApr 13 to Apr 130 days

With the GovernorApr 13 to Apr 2411 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

Government and Veterans Affairs12–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 27 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading91–0
Passed · Jan 31 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandon Prichard, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Claire Cory, Clayton Fegley, Cole Christensen, Corey Mock, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Josh Boschee, Josh Christy, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, Larry Bellew, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Michelle Strinden, Mike Beltz, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Schobinger, Robin Weisz, Scott Dyk, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson
State and Local Government5–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 31 · 1 present
Senate, second reading43–4
Passed · Apr 3
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Cole Conley, Curt Kreun, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, David S. Rust, Dean Rummel, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Doug Larsen, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jay Elkin, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jim P. Roers, Jonathan Sickler, Jordan L. Kannianen, Judy Estenson, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Kathy Hogan, Merrill Piepkorn, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
House of Representatives, second reading90–0
Passed · Apr 11 · 4 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandon Prichard, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Claire Cory, Clayton Fegley, Cole Christensen, Corey Mock, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Josh Boschee, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, Larry Bellew, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Michelle Strinden, Mike Beltz, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Schobinger, Robin Weisz, Scott Dyk, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Jeff Hoverson, Jon O. Nelson, Josh Christy, Karen A. Anderson

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 30
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 3

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Jan 3 – Jan 31

Jan 3Introduced and sent to Government and Veterans Affairs
Jan 19Heard in Government and Veterans Affairs
Jan 20Heard in Government and Veterans Affairs
Jan 26Heard in Government and Veterans Affairs
Jan 27Government and Veterans Affairs recommended it as amended, 12 to 0
Jan 30Amended as the committee recommended
Jan 31Passed the House of Representatives, 91 to 0

In the Senate Feb 1 – Apr 3

Feb 1Arrived in the Senate
Feb 13Read a first time and sent to State and Local Government
Mar 30Heard in State and Local Government
Heard in State and Local Government
Mar 31Heard in State and Local Government
State and Local Government recommended it as amended, 5 to 0
Apr 3Amended as the committee recommended
Passed the Senate, 43 to 4

Back in the House of Representatives Apr 3 – Apr 13

Apr 3Returned to the House of Representatives
Apr 11The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
Passed the House of Representatives, 90 to 0
Apr 13Signed in the Senate

To the Governor Apr 13 – Apr 25

Apr 13Signed in the House of Representatives
Sent to the Governor
Apr 24Signed by the Governor
Apr 25Filed with the Secretary of State

All 24 actions, as published

Jan 3Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs CommitteeHouse of Representatives
Jan 19Committee Hearing 02:15House of Representatives
Jan 20Committee Hearing 11:30House of Representatives
Jan 26Committee Hearing 04:20House of Representatives
Jan 27Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1House of Representatives
Jan 30Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
Jan 31Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0House of Representatives
Feb 1Received from HouseSenate
Feb 13Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeSenate
Mar 30Committee Hearing 09:30Senate
Mar 30Committee Hearing 02:54Senate
Mar 31Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
Mar 31Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1Senate
Apr 3Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
Apr 3Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 4Senate
Apr 3Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
Apr 5Laid over three legislative daysHouse of Representatives
Apr 11ConcurredHouse of Representatives
Apr 11Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0House of Representatives
Apr 13Signed by PresidentSenate
Apr 13Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
Apr 13Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
Apr 24Signed by Governor 04/20House of Representatives
Apr 25Filed with Secretary Of State 04/21Both houses